'American Idol' season 11 auditions kick-off in St. Louis

Auditions continue this summer in Portland, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Charleston, Denver and Houston

"American Idol," television's No. 1 show, begins its 11^th nationwide search for the best undiscovered talent in the country in St. Louis on Tuesday, June 28. The search for the next singing superstar continues in Portland on Saturday, July 2; San Diego on Friday, July 8; Pittsburgh on Friday, July 15; Charleston, S.C., on Friday, July 22; Denver on Friday, July 29; and Houston on Friday, Aug. 26.

Full details regarding the St. Louis auditions are below. Specific information on the subsequent audition cities will be announced shortly.

St. Louis "American Idol" Audition Information

WHO:   Men and women 15-28 years old as of June 26, who are eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply - visit americanidol.com for specific information.

WHEN:           Tuesday, June 28

WHERE:       Scottrade Center

                         1401 Clark Ave.

                           St. Louis, MO 63103

HOW:            Wristbands will be distributed from approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, until approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to Scottrade Center by 5 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28.

Audition information, including forms and requirements, will be available online at americanidol.com. Visit americanidol.com for exclusive videos, interviews and photos from auditions, as well as special behind-the-scenes information and all of your "American Idol" news.