Dallas to host 'The X Factor' auditions May 26

Audition information available at www.fox.com/theXfactor

"The X Factor," the highly anticipated singing competition debuting this fall on FOX, will hold auditions in Dallas on Thursday, May 26, at The Dallas Convention Center. Registration and wristband distribution will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25. The show is searching for undiscovered talent 12 years old or over - both solo artists and vocal groups - who are willing to brave the panel for a chance to make their dreams come true.

Interested solo artists and vocal groups should sign up now for audition information at www.fox.com/theXfactor or call toll-free855-345-5678.

Audition cities, dates and venues include:

CITY                                    DATE                                                VENUE     

Los Angeles                  Sunday, March 27                             L.A. Sports Arena

Miami                            Thursday, April 7                              Bank United Center

Newark, N.J.                Thursday, April 14                            Prudential Center

Seattle                           Wednesday, April 20                        Key Arena

Chicago                         Wednesday, April 27                         Sears Centre Arena

Dallas                            Thursday, May 26                              The Dallas Convention Center

In a departure from other singing competition series, the first time a contestant auditions for "The X Factor" judges, he/she will do so in front of an audience of thousands - raising the stakes and increasing the pressure to impress not only the judges, but also a potential legion of fans. This will be the ultimate test to prove they have the vocal ability, charisma and stage presence that it takes to become a global superstar and win an unprecedented $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.