Nashville is the most populous city and capital of Tennessee. With an estimate population of approximately 691,243 in 2017, it is the 24th most populous in the United States.
Nashville served as an audition city for Season 2, Season 10, Season 14, Season 15, Season 16, Season 20, Season 21, Season 22 and Season 23 of American Idol.
Notable Auditioners[]
Season 2[]
- Corey Clark, 9th place (disqualified)
- Kimberley Locke, 3rd place
- Rickey Smith, 8th place
- Ruben Studdard, winner
Season 10[]
- Lauren Alaina, runner-up
- Jimmie Allen, auditioner
- Paul McDonald, 8th place
Season 14[]
- Clark Beckham, runner-up
- Riley Bria, semifinalist
- Emily Brooke, auditioner (Season 15 semifinalist)
- Sarina-Joi Crowe, Top 12 finalist
- Trevor Douglas, semifinalist
- Loren Lott, semifinalist
- Michael Simeon, semifinalist
- Kory Wheeler, auditioner (Season 15 semifinalist)
- Savion Wright, semifinalist
Season 15[]
Season 16[]
- Gabby Barrett, 3rd place
- Dominique, semifinalist
- Layla Spring, semifinalist