Start warming up those vocal cords.

WFXG, the Fox affiliate in Augusta, is playing host to the 4th annual Augusta Idol competition on July 10. It will he held at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre on Walton Way. Only the the first 100 contestants will be allowed to audition. Hopefuls can start lining up at the venue at 2 p.m., and the competition will begin at 7.

So what's in it for the winner? He or she will receive hotel and air accomodations to the Season 9 auditions in Denver on July 14. Auditions already went through Atlanta, so Denver may be your best shot now.

For rules and registration information, go to www.wfxg.com or swing by the station's studio at 3933 Washington Road. The rules are fairly restrictive, so make sure you check them out here.