Simon Cowell returns as judge and mentor on "The X Factor" on Fox, channel 23, cable 5.
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Do you have "The X Factor"?
Find out next month when auditions start for season two of Fox's reality TV singing competition.
Online auditions begin March 1 at tulsaworld.com/xauditions. Open calls start March 14 in Kansas City, Mo., and at MyStudio Recording Studios across the country. Auditions will continue in Austin, Texas, (March 22); San Francisco (April 20); Greensboro, N.C., (May 1), and an additional city to be announced.
The auditions are open to solo artists and groups ages 12 and up and, for the first time, to artists with pre-existing management contracts (subject to limited restrictions).
Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid are returning as judges with additional judges to be named later.
"We wanted to change a few things this year, so starting with the auditions, we’ve torn up the rulebook again," said Cowell, judge and mentor for the show. "Even if you have management you can still enter and we are making it easier by extending the online auditions and taking the MyStudio booths to even more cities. You can enter as many times as you want and come to any of the cities, too.
"We're here to discover stars from all music styles including groups. I really believe a group can win this show!"
Melanie Amaro was crowned the winner of season one of "The X Factor" and was awarded a $5 million recording contract plus her own Pepsi commercial featuring Sir Elton John. Her album is due out later this spring.
Those interested in auditioning should check the Web site regularly for updated information, rules and registration forms.
The series returns to Fox later this year.
