The quest to become the next American Idol is about to start. Fox has announced the dates for auditions for the seventh season of American Idol which begin in San Diego, CA, on Monday, July 30, at Qualcomm Stadium.

Auditions will continue in the following cities:

Dallas, TX: Monday, Aug. 6 at Texas Stadium

Omaha, NE: Friday, Aug. 10 at Qwest Center

Atlanta, GA : Tuesday, Aug. 14 at TBA

Charleston, SC: Saturday, Aug. 18 at North Charleston Coliseum

Miami, FL: Wednesday, Aug. 22 at AmericanAirlines Arena

Philadelphia, PA : Monday, Aug. 27 at Wachovia Center

Audition information for these cities will be announced shortly. Season Seven of AMERICAN IDOL premieres in January 2008 on FOX.