KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KY3) – Dreaming of becoming the next American Idol? Auditions are coming soon to Missouri. Officials with American Idol announced Friday, Sept. 6, hopefuls in the Show-Me State will have their chance to shine during open calls via Zoom. American Idol said that during this season’s first round, hopefuls can sign up to audition in front of producers and get real-time feedback for their chance to make Idol history and be crowned the next ‘American Idol.’