American Idol judges auditions headed to Louisville, Kentucky this week. On Monday, Oct 22, Tuesday Oct 23 and Wednesday Oct 24 a slew of hopefuls sang for American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. Singers who passed the test earned that coveted Golden Ticket to the Hollywood Rounds.
The closed auditions took place at the Muhammad Ali Center. It’s a very colorful location that “features an interactive museum, educational programming, and special events to inspire young adults and adults to pursue greatness in their own lives, communities and countries.”
Additionally, the judges met the Mayor, palled around with local firefighters and had their faces carved into pumpkins by an expert. Also, Season 16 runner up Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Top 24 singer Layla Spring (and her sister Dyxie) were on location to give hopefuls encouragement and advice.
Louisville is the third stop on the country-wide American Idol judges round tour. Each city features auditions in a landmark location. For instance, the first stop, Denver, happened at Wings over the Rockies, Air and Space Museum. The second spot, in Idaho, took place on gorgeous Lake Coeur d’Alene. And now Idol in Louisville finds its fighting spirit at the Muhammad Ali Center.
FUN FACT: The company that owns American Idol, Core Media once owned Muhammad Ali Enterprises.
Here’s an upload of American Idol’s Instagram story which covers all three days of auditions. The 7 minute clip is great overview of the venue, not to mention cast hijinks. Host Ryan Seacrest arrives a little late, due to his busy, busy schedule (i.e. 1 zillion jobs).
The Courier Journal talks to the judges
Ryan Seacrest Talks
WHAS Talks to TEAM ADAM from Dayton Ohio
“I’ve literally been doing this since I was 5,” says Adam. And it shows.
Adam again. For whatever reason, producers have put this singer front and center. The reporter also talks to a singer/songwriter named Lauren.
Chat with a Producer AND ADAM AGAIN
New Hampshire Idol winner takes in the Louisville sights. Check out her VIDEO HERE.
Lionel Katy and Luke hang out with some Louisville fire fighters. They ride in the truck and wear cool hats.
Katie celebrates her birthday, takes to a pinata with a Louisville slugger
OVER NINETY MINUTES OF PUMPKIN CARVING. I’m not even kidding. LIVE pumpkin carving!
PHOTOS
Caleb Lee Hutchinson in the House
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSLUj_AGfP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
The Set
The ? is yours! What would you sing for @katyperry, @LukeBryanOnline, and @LionelRichie?! ?
Online auditions are open until November 5th! ?
???? https://t.co/2ruYWe63p2#AmericanIdol #TheNextIdol pic.twitter.com/GmAJKMao0P
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) October 24, 2018
The Judges play on Fire Trucks
Things are *heating up* on the hunt for #TheNextIdol in Louisville! ?????????? @katyperry @LionelRichie @LukeBryanOnline #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/UoreiPTZ0c
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) October 24, 2018
Lionel visits Ali’s Childhood Home
During Louisville auditions, @LionelRichie made a special visit to the childhood home of one of his Idol’s, the great @MuhammadAli. ? ? #WednesdayWisdom #AmericanIdol #TheNextIdol pic.twitter.com/OtjmVMit9r
— American Idol (@AmericanIdol) October 24, 2018
Meeting the Mayor
Happy to welcome @LukeBryanOnline, @katyperry, and @LionelRichie to town for @AmericanIdol auditions this morning! pic.twitter.com/vVkQcnLZ6U
— Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) October 23, 2018
Ryan Gets in a Little Boxing
In the home of a champ – searching for the featherweight fighter in me (and #TheNextIdol) pic.twitter.com/U0xvLFzUmb
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) October 24, 2018
Ryan Memorialized on a Pumpkin
Oh my gourd…it’s me #TheNextIdol pic.twitter.com/m1gVopIz8r
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) October 24, 2018
Katie Perry Buys a Lottery Ticket (ahead of the big billion dollar prize. Spoiler Alert: She didn’t win)
