SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - If singing is your thing, prepare for the spotlight.

  

ABC's "American Idol" will host open call auditions Sept. 9 at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

  

The Times of Shreveport reports aspiring singers may submit audition videos online at www.abc.go.com/shows/american-idol/auditions .

  

Last season, Garrett Jacobs of Bossier City and Cameron Theodus of Shreveport advanced to the televised auditions to sing for the celebrity judges - Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

  

Jacobs made it to the Top 14 before being eliminated.

  

Chart-topping singers to come from the Emmy-winning reality TV series include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry and Fantasia.