American Idol will hold virtual auditions in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. for the first time ever

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The "Idol Across America" auditions, in response to the coronavirus crisis, will kick off on Aug. 10, featuring casting via "custom built Zoom technology." "The kickoff to season four will give hopefuls the chance to showcase their talents from anywhere in America, across any official audition date and face-to-face with an American Idol producer, staying true to its roots by providing aspiring Idols real-time feedback on their journey to being crowned the next American Idol," ABC said in a statement.