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season 8. The eighth season of American Idol premiered on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, and concluded on May 20, 2009. Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson returned as judges, while Ryan Seacrest returned as host. This season introduced Kara DioGuardi as a permanent fourth judge. [1] This was also Paula Abdul's last season as a judge. [2]
Kristopher Neil Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. [1] Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album, Brand New Shoes. [2] [3] Allen's Idol coronation song, "No Boundaries" and his version of "Heartless" both charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Kelly Clarkson, first season winner. Ruben Studdard, second season winner. Fantasia Barrino, third season winner. Carrie Underwood, fourth season winner. Taylor Hicks, fifth season winner. Jordin Sparks, sixth season winner. David Cook, seventh season winner. Kris Allen, eighth season winner. Lee DeWyze, ninth season winner.
Years active. 2012–present. Labels. 19. Interscope. Website. www.phillipphillips.com. Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. (born September 20, 1990) [1] is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame after winning the eleventh season of American Idol in 2012. His coronation song, "Home", became the best-selling coronation song in American Idol history.
David James Archuleta (born December 28, 1990) is an American pop singer. At ten years old, he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition, leading to other television singing appearances. [5] When he was twelve years old, he became the Junior Vocal Champion on the second season of Star Search, known as "Star Search 2". [5]
David Roland Cook (born December 20, 1982) is an American rock singer-songwriter. [1] Cook rose to fame after winning the seventh season of American Idol in 2008. Prior to Idol, Cook performed with multiple bands, releasing three studio albums and four live albums before releasing his first solo independent album, Analog Heart.
Danny Gokey. Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. [1][2] After his placing on the show, Gokey signed to 19 Recordings and RCA Nashville at the beginning of a career in country music, releasing the single " My Best ...
Chris Daughtry. Christopher Adam Daughtry (/ ˈdɔːtri /; born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, musician, actor, and comic book artist. He is the lead vocalist and a guitarist for the rock band Daughtry, which he formed after placing fourth on the fifth season of American Idol. Released by RCA Records, Daughtry's self-titled debut ...