Season 12 Episode 1

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Watch All the Performances From American Idol 2013 Chicago Auditions (VIDEOS)

January 18, 2013 at 12:00PM EST by Jager Weatherby

American Idol Season 12 made their second stop in the Windy City, as as Nicki Minaj noted, it was fabulous! A slew of fresh-faced and golden-voiced hopefuls came out in order to impress the judges... and we even say a few familiar faces, as well.

Watch all the performances from the Chicago auditions below!

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American Idol 2013: Which Was Your Favorite Chicago Audition?

January 17, 2013 at 11:28PM EST by Tiffany Wan

The epic premiere of American Idol 2013 is over and done with, and there was definitely a lot to take in while surveying the talent in Chicago.

Judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Randy Jackson made themselves at home in the Windy City for an epic few days of auditions.

The judges gave out quite a few golden tickets to some lucky contestants, but who was your...

Ashley Curry Sings “Mama Knows Best” in American Idol 2013 Chicago Auditions on January 17 (VIDEO)

January 17, 2013 at 10:14PM EST by Jager Weatherby

American Idol has returned for Season 12 and the judges are traveling the country to find the next big superstar!

Making their second stop in the Windy City, we meet Ashley Curry, a musical theater student at St. Mary’s University. Unfortunately for her, she may need to forget about Hollywood and go back to class.

Kez Ban, the Fire Performer, Performs in American Idol 2013 Chicago Auditions on January 17 (VIDEO)

January 17, 2013 at 10:11PM EST by Jager Weatherby

American Idol has returned for Season 12 and the judges are traveling the country to find the next big superstar!

Making their second stop in the Windy City, we meet Kez Ban, a street and fire performer Kez Ban. You can tell the judges are skeptical, but when she opens her mouth to sing, their opinions completely change!

Johnny Keyser Sings “Try a Little Tenderness” in American Idol 2013 Chicago Auditions on January 17 (VIDEO)

January 17, 2013 at 10:10PM EST by Jager Weatherby

American Idol has returned for Season 12 and the judges are traveling the country to find the next big superstar!

Making their second stop in the Windy City, we run into Johnny Keyser, a familiar face from last season. Rocking out to “Try a Little Tenderness,” Johnny proves to the judges that he really wants this!

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