Colton Dixon has been through the audition process of American Idol twice. He made it to Vegas in season 10 and then finished in the Top 10 in season 11. Now that season 12 auditions have begun, there are many aspiring artists wanting to share their music and their heart on national television.

Dixon gives advice to those auditioning this season and says, "Calm down, breathe, and be you. Nerves are going to run through you like crazy, but let that adrenaline push you even further than you would normally go, pour your heart out in the first audition and show them your personality."

People audition with many reasons. You can hear contestants share their dreams to make a big name for themselves, to be popular, to become rich, to record an album, to appear on national television, and even to be able to win to support their family.

What was Dixon's dream through American Idol? As the world already knows it - he loves to sing, and he loves to praise God. His motto is taken from John 13:16 - "A servant isn't greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the One who sent him."

Are you someone who has talent or know of someone with talent? Do you find yourself wanting to minister in this way as Dixon has?

Here is a list of audition dates that were released.

Location: Charlotte, NC
Venue: Time Warner Cable Arena?Registration Day One: June 17, 2012?Registration Day Two: June 18, 2012?Audition Day: June 19, 2012
Location: Newark, NJ?Venue: PRUDENTIAL Center?Registration Day One: June 21, 2012?Registration Day Two: June 22, 2012?Audition Day: June 23, 2012
Location: Chicago, IL?Venue: United Center?Registration Day One: July 10, 2012?Registration Day Two: July 11, 2012?Audition Day: July 12, 2012
Location: New Orleans, LA?Venue: New Orleans Arena?Registration Day One: July 15, 2012?Registration Day Two: July 16, 2012?Audition Day: July 17, 2012
Location: Oklahoma City, OK?Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena?Registration Day One: July 18, 2012?Registration Day Two: July 19, 2012?Audition Day: July 20, 2012