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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.
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 ...
Thompson was born on April 18, 2002, in Huntington, West Virginia. [1] He attended Lawrence County High School in Louisa, Kentucky. [2] Before competing on American Idol, he worked as a construction worker. [3] He covered songs on his YouTube channel but has also performed his original songs, including "Not a Phase", "Pedestal" and "Heart ...
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.
Release. March 11, 2018. (2018-03-11) –. present. American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to April 7, 2016, for 15 seasons.
Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music singer, actress and television personality. Pickler gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol and finished in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist. Her debut album, Small Town Girl, was released later ...