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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.
And American Idol is officially back with Season 22 as of February 18. Ryan Seacrest is hosting the installment alongside returning judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.
Kelly Clarkson, the first season winner. The first season of American Idol debuted as a summer replacement show in June 2002 on the Fox network. It was co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell served as judges.
Related: How Much Is American Idol Judge Katy Perry's Net Worth? Kris Allen. Kris Allen waves onstage during the "American Idol" Season 8 finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009.
Here is every "American Idol" winner in the show's 21-season history and what each has been up to ... Ever since “Idol” judge Simon Cowell told the 19-year-old from North Carolina she was the ...
Season 8 of American Idol on ABC (Season 23 overall) is welcoming home Carrie Underwood when the Season 4 winner takes over the judges’ chair vacated by Katy Perry.Carrie won’t be the only new ...
Matthew Scott "Matt" Giraud (born May 11, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and the fifth place finalist of the eighth season of the reality television series American Idol. He was the first recipient of the "judge' save", wherein the judges veto a contestant's elimination.