Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next David Cook or Fantasia Barrino? American Idol hits the road in search of contestants for it’s upcoming eighth season beginning July 17th in San Francisco.

Men and women 16-28 years old as of July 15, 2008, who are eligible to work in the U.S. are welcome to audition.

San Francisco, CA: July 17
Louisville, KY: July 21
Phoenix, AZ: July 25
Salt Lake City, UT: July 29
San Juan, Puerto Rico: Aug. 2
Kansas City, MO: Aug. 8
Jacksonville, FL: Aug. 13
East Rutherford, NJ: Aug. 19