Austin is the capital city of Texas, the 11th most populous city in the United States with an estimated population of 964,254 in 2018, fourth most populous city in Texas, and the second most populous capital city in the United States, after Phoenix, Arizona.
Austin served as an audition city for Season 2, Season 5, Season 10, Season 13 and Season 20 of American Idol.
Notable Auditioners[]
Season 2[]
- Kimberly Caldwell, 7th place
- Jacob John Smalley, semifinalist
Season 5[]
- Will Makar, semifinalist
Season 10[]
- Casey Abrams, 6th place
- Janelle Arthur, auditioner (5th place in Season 12)
- Hollie Cavanagh, auditioner (4th place in Season 11)
- Caleb Johnson, auditioner (winner of Season 13)
Season 13[]
- Malcolm Allen, semifinalist
- Tristen Langley, auditioner (Nikki McKibbin's son)
- Spencer Lloyd, semifinalist Wild-Card
- Savion Wright, auditioner (semifinalist in Season 14)