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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.
American Idol is an American talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. As of May 2024, there have been twenty-two seasons. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. The show's age requirements have varied year-to-year.
Kris Allen waves onstage during the "American Idol" Season 8 finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009. Kevin Winter/American Idol 2009/Getty Images
On July 8, 2011, Sanchez auditioned for the eleventh season of American Idol in San Diego, California. [16] She progressed through subsequent rounds prior to being eliminated in the twenty-eighth episode on April 12, 2012, which the judges overturned by drawing the "Judges' Save" for her to remain in the competition. [17]
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]
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 ...
Years active. 2008–present. Felicia Diana Barton (born March 6, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter, best known for her appearance on the eighth season of American Idol in 2009. Since 2013, she has joined Warner-Chappell Music and Pulse Recording as a songwriter, and has co-written songs for Demi Lovato, Seohyun and Lea Michele .