Atlanta

Atlanta is the most populous city and capital of Georgia. With an estimated population of 486,000 residents as of 2017, it is the 38th most populous city in the United States.

Atlanta served as an audition city for Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 7, Season 9 and Season 13 of American Idol

Notable Auditioners

Season 1

• Tamyra Gray, 4th place
• R.J. Helton, 5th place
• Jamar, semifinalist
• Melanie Sanders, semifinalist

Season 2

• Clay Aiken, runner-up
• Vanessa Olivarez, 12th place

Season 3

• Amy Adams, 10th place
• Fantasia Barrino, winner
• Heather Piccinini, semifinalist
• Alan Ritchson, auditioner

Season 7

• Asia'h Epperson, semifinalist
• Josiah Leming, auditioner
• Alexandréa Lushington, semifinalist
• Amanda Overmyer, 11th place

Season 9

• Jermaine Sellers, semifinalist

Season 13

• Bria Anai, semifinalist Wild-Card
• Ben Briley, 11th place
• Jordan Brisbane, Top 30 quarterfinalist
• Caleb Johnson, winner
• Jessica Meuse, 4th place
• Kristen O'Connor, 13th place
• Emily Piriz, 12th place
• Majesty Rose, 9th place