Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show. COUNT 9
QSN1 What year did season four of American Idol first air? ANS1 2005 QSN2 How many contestants auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol? ANS2 over 100,000 QSN3 What was the oldest that you could be to qualify as a contestant on the fourth season of American Idol? ANS3 28 QSN4 What  was the first full season of American Idol to air in high definition? ANS4 Season four QSN5 In which season was Bo Bice a contestant on American Idol? ANS5 Season four QSN6 When did season four premiere? ANS6 January 18, 2005 QSN7 Season four was the first full season to be aired in what? ANS7 high definition QSN8 How many people auditioned to be on American Idol? ANS8 over 100,000 QSN9 What was the maximum age a contestant could be starting this season? ANS9 28