American Idol tour is coming to Sunrise

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

10:45 AM EDT, April 24, 2008

Fox Celebrates the American Idol Top 10 Finalists

Idol judges Simon Cowell (C), Paula Abdul (L) and Randy Jackson (R) arrive at Fox's celebration of Americn Idols Top 12 finalists at Pearl in West Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter, Getty Images / March 10, 2004)

An idol has yet to be selected, but tour plans are finalized.

The American Idols Live tour, which begins July 1, has two stops in Florida: Sunrise on Aug. 20 at the BankAtlantic Center and inTampa on Aug. 21 at the St. Pete Times Forum.

The top 10 contestants, including Miramar's Ramiele, who was booted off the show weeks ago, and Miami's Syesha, who is still in the running. The other performers are: Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie Eze, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook and Michael Johns.

The tickets, $39.50 to $68.50, go on sale May 17 through Ticketmaster.com and box offices.