American Idol (season 9) will started on January, 2010

The ninth season of American Idol will premiere in January 2010. Judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi are returning judges, though there were reportedly doubts about DioGuardi's return, as well as speculation Abdul's contract will not be renewed. Rumors have spread that Season 8 was Simon Cowell's last season on Idol because of his involvement with Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor.

Auditions & Locations were held in the following cities :

Audition City	Date	Audition Venue
Boston, Massachusetts	June 14, 2009	Gillette Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia	June 18, 2009	Georgia Dome
Chicago, Illinois	June 22, 2009	United Center
Dallas, Texas	June 26, 2009	Cowboys Stadium
Los Angeles, California	June 30, 2009	Rose Bowl
Orlando, Florida	July 9, 2009	Amway Arena
Denver, Colorado	July 14, 2009	Invesco Field

Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 28 as of June 12, 2009 and be eligible to work in the U.S.