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December 26, 2009 11:14 AM

American Idol begins January 12

american idol logo.jpg American Idol fans, we're a little less than three weeks away from the Season Nine premier, which will begin by covering the auditions held last summer:

- Tuesday January 12 8-10PM ET/PT - Season Premiere Part 1, Boston Auditions
- Wednesday, January 13 8-9:15PM ET/PT - Season Premiere Part 2, Atlanta Auditions

- Tuesday, January 19 8-9PM ET/PT - Chicago Auditions

- Wednesday, January 20 8-9PM ET/PT - Orlando Auditions

- Tuesday, January 26 8-9PM ET/PT - Dallas Auditions

- Wednesday, January 27 9-10PM ET/PT - Los Angeles Auditions

- Tuesday, February 2 8-9PM ET/PT - Denver Auditions

- Wednesday, February 3 9-10PM ET/PT - "The Road to Hollywood" Audition Episode

The Hollywood Round - where the top performers from each audition are gathered to compete for the 24 semi-finalist spots - are pre-recorded and scheduled as follows:

- Tuesday, February 9 8-9PM ET/PT - Hollywood Round, Part 1
- Wednesday, February 10 9-10PM ET/PT - Hollywood Round, Part 2

- Tuesday, February 16 8-9PM ET/PT - Hollywood Round, Part 3

- Wednesday, February 17 9-10PM ET/PT - Hollywood Round, Part 4 (Top 24 Semifinalists Announced)

Live competition begins February 23.

For more, read Fox releases 'American Idol' schedule, old semifinals format returning

Our family has watched American Idol since Season One. Besides being a great show for anyone interested in music performance, it goes a long way toward showing the benefits of a humble and teachable attitude.

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