Watch Video from Tuscaloosa ‘American Idol’ Audition at Amphitheater

American Idol is searching for talent to be featured on the 13th season of the show. Producers of the show know Alabama has a track record of talent having success on Idol. Do you remember Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice, and Taylor Hicks? All 3 became national household names with their success on the show. There was such an impact from this area, the show actually held season 6 auditions Birmingham.

Now, it's season 13 and Idol has their eye on Tuscaloosa, Alabama! The American Idol bus rolled into the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater for auditions on Wednesday August 21st. B101.7 was there to capture all of the excitement!!

Below, watch our video recap showing the crowd excitement and a few hopefuls warming up: