The auditions for Season 11 of American Idol aired from January 18th, 2012 to February 2nd, 2012. They originally took place between August 17th, 2011 and October 10th, 2011.
Savannah Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Leathers, Jr. | 45585 | 17 | Fayetteville, NC | Randy: 
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| Gabi Carrubba | 46267 | 16 | North Haven, CT | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Brianna Faulk | 15 | Monroe, GA | Randy:
Jennifer: Unknown Steven: Unknown | |
| Neco Starr | 40501 | 20 | Atlanta, GA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Molly Hunt | 43579 | 15 | Franklin, TN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Elise Testone | 42340 | 28 | Charleston, SC | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Shannon Magrane | 45572 | 15 | Tampa, FL | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Amy Brumfield | 45645 | 24 | Gatlinburg, TN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Stephanie Renae | 40500 | 15 | Orange Park, FL | Randy: 
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Schyler Dixon | 42351 | 16 | Murfreesboro, TN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Colton Dixon | 19 | Murfreesboro, TN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: | |
| Lauren Mink | 45783 | 25 | Winchester, KY | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Ashlee Altise | 47279 | 28 | Kinston, NC | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| W.T. Thompson | 50407 | 25 | Appomattox, VA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Brittany Kerr | 41085 | 24 | Charlotte, NC | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Phillip Phillips | 44195 | 20 | Leesburg, GA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Whitely | 840 | 19 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Shaun Kraisman | 49183 | 26 | Mount Pleasant, SC | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Joshua Chavis | 45564 | 23 | Camden, SC | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Mawuena Kodjo | 40516 | 25 | West Africa/Nashville, TN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Erica Nowak | 42497 | 28 | Buffalo, NY | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
42 contestants received Golden Tickets in Savannah.
Pittsburgh Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heejun Han | 8002 | 22 | Flushing, NY | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Reed Grimm | 6328 | 26 | Ellesworth, WI | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Aaron Marcellus | 4255 | 27 | Teaneck, NJ | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Chase Likens | 9525 | 20 | Point Pleasant, WV | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Samantha Novacek | 1162 | 19 | Suterville, PA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Patricia Bell | 1163 | 23 | Suterville, PA | Randy: Unknown
Jennifer: Unknown Steven: Unknown |
| Creighton Fraker | 11070 | 28 | Queens, NY | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Eben Franckewitz | 4270 | 15 | Milford, OH | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Travis Orlando | 106625 | 17 | Bronx, NY | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Erika Van Pelt | 6118 | 25 | South Kingstown, RI | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Hallie Day | 6331 | 24 | Baltimore, MD | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bruce | 4324 | 19 | Moundsville, WV | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
38 contestants received Golden Tickets in Pittsburgh.
San Diego Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Robles | 61685 | 26 | San Diego, CA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Jayrah Gibson | 63441 | 26 | Long Beach, CA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Aubree Dieckmeyer | 63535 | 20 | San Clemente, CA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Ali Shields | 53065 | 19 | Lodi, CA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Kyle Crews | 57072 | 19 | San Diego, CA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Jane Carrey | 61683 | 24 | Los Angeles, CA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Jason "Wolf" Hamlin | 55932 | 24 | Livermore, CA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Diley | 62919 | 19 | Columbus, OH | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Joanne Childers | 56122 | 26 | Huntington Beach, CA | Randy: Unknown
Jennifer: Unknown Steven: Unknown |
53 people in San Diego received Golden Tickets.
Aspen Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Schick | 83136 | 24 | Sterling, VA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Curtis Gray | 84058 | 28 | Spring Hill, FL | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Richie Law | 89361 | 19 | Centennial, CO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Devan Jones | 89771 | 25 | Aurora, CO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Mathenee Treco | 89771 | 25 | Centennial, CO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Haley Smith | 83350 | 18 | Orem, UT | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Shelby Tweten | 89150 | 17 | North Mankato, MN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Jairon Jackson | 84246 | 19 | Denver, CO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Angie Zeiderman | 83298 | 25 | Delray Beach, FL | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tealana Hedgespeth | 83582 | 19 | Loveland, CO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Alanna Snare | 80029 | 22 | Fort Collins, CO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Magic Cyclops | 89356 | Davenport, IA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
31 contestants received Golden Tickets in Denver.
Houston Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar Laine | 14227 | 17 | Brandon, MS | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Baylie Brown | 21531 | 21 | Nashville, TN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Kristine Osorio | 24809 | 28 | Amarillo, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Linda Williams | 21491 | 24 | League City, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Cortez Shaw | 19003 | 20 | Garland, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Ramiro Garcia | 23156 | 28 | Houston, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phong Vu | 13195 | 25 | Houston, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Cameron Dobbins | 18021 | 22 | Houston, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Lamounte Hall | 18 | Houston, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: | |
| Rachael Turner | 20 | Sugar Land, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: | |
| Reagan Wilson | 23 | New Braunfels, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: | |
| Cheyenne James | 13792 | 17 | Conroe, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Alejandro Cazares | 22355 | 26 | Houston, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Julie Shuman | 17090 | 28 | Manhattan, NY | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Vanessa Hernandez | 13093 | 18 | Pasadena, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Erin "Nire" Kettl | 24196 | 19 | Beaumont, TX | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
55 contestants received Golden Tickets in Houston.
Portland Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Zika | 77334 | 21 | Portland, OR | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Jermaine Jones | 108803 | 24 | Pine Hill, NJ | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Britnee Kellogg | 73757 | 27 | Vancouver, WA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Romeo Diahn | 89269 | 22 | Portland, OR | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Naomi Gillies | 22 | Boston, MA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: | |
| Jessica Phillips | 111640 | 25 | Brooklyn, NY | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Purdom | 108187 | 18 | Philadelphia, PA | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Sam Gershman | 109796 | 21 | Clarksville, MD | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| David Weed | 69358 | 22 | Mountain Home, ID | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Ben Harrison | 28 | Eugene, OR | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
45 contestants received Golden Tickets in Portland.
St. Louis Auditions[]
Successful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Keyser | 31891 | 22 | Pompano Beach, FL | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Rachelle Lamb | 30182 | 26 | Mountain View, MO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Reis Kloeckener | 34227 | 20 | St. Louis, MO | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Ethan Jones | 26221 | 22 | Pontoon Beach, IL | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Lauren Gray | 34174 | 22 | Hardy, AR | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
Unsuccessful[]
| Name | Contestant # | Age | Hometown | Judges' Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver McCrary | 29030 | 27 | Minneapolis, MN | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
| Mark Ingram | 32099 | 28 | Collinsville, IL | Randy:
Jennifer: Steven: |
46 contestants received Golden Tickets in St. Louis.
Overall, a grand total of 310 contestants received Golden Tickets in Season 11.
Trivia[]
- During the St. Louis auditions, FOX premiered the music video to "Give Me All Your Luvin'" by Madonna.