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'American Idol' lowers age eligibility

Updated: Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010, 6:02 AM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010, 6:01 AM CDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The next "American Idol" may not be able to drive a car. Fox said in a statement Monday that the age eligibility to audition for the upcoming 10th season of the singing competition would be lowered from 16 to 15 years old.

The maximum age to audition remains 28.

"American Idol" executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz said in a statement that "a lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16."

Auditions for the next season will begin July 17 in Nashville, Tenn. Other audition cities include Milwaukee, New Orleans, San Francisco, East Rutherford, N.J., and Austin, Texas.

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