Saint Mary’s University to co-host Fox 47 ‘Idol’ competition July 21

WINONA, Minn. — Auditions for the Fox 47 Idol will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 21, at Saint Mary’s University’s Winona campus.

SMU and Fox 47 KXLT-TV in Rochester are looking for the next singing sensation.

Auditions July 21 will be held in the SMU Performance Center. Singers will perform in front of a panel of area judges. Walk-up registration will begin at 3 p.m., and contestants will receive an audition number upon arrival. They should be prepared to sing a song of their choice for 30 seconds without music. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 28 and must provide proof of age and photo identification. Parents must accompany minors.

Finalists from this competition — as well as auditions in Mason City, Iowa; and Rochester, Minn., — will perform for the public at the regional finale at a time and date to be determined.

The winner at regionals will receive a guaranteed “American Idol” audition Aug. 19 in New Jersey. Hotel accommodations will be provided by Rochester Holiday Inn South. Travel will be provided by Saint Mary's University.

For more information on “American Idol” auditions, go to Americanidol.com; for more information on local auditions, go to www.myfox47.com.