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Season 7 of American Idol overall was the most watched primetime program in the United States for the fourth consecutive year, during the conclusion of the 2007–2008 television season. The Tuesday episode viewership averaged 27.665 million while the Wednesday episode averaged 26.843 million, taking the top 2 spots for the season. [ 27 ]
American Idols Live! Tour 2008 was a summer concert tour in the United States and Canada that featured the top 10 contestants of the seventh season of American Idol, which aired in 2008. This tour followed in the tradition of other American Idol summer tours following the completion of the season in May. The 53-date tour started in Glendale and ...
American Idol is an American talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. As of May 2024, there have been twenty-two seasons. As of May 2024, there have been twenty-two seasons. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to fourteen singers.
The 20 Most Successful ‘American Idol’ Contestants, from Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson. ... In 2008, he ventured into Broadway and joined the cast of Grease as Teen Angel.
After winning American Idol Season 7 in May 2008, Cook worked with A-list alternative artists on his self-titled debut album, which came out in November that year. Both the album and his first ...
Several changes were planned for the eighth season. Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly stated that Idol would feature fewer "William Hung-like" contestants and "funny auditions," and would quickly move its focus to the potential singers during the earlier stages of the competition, thus moving the season at a faster pace. [4]
David Archuleta on the "American Idol" red carpet in 2008 (left) and 2022 (right). ... On season 17, Aranda became the first and only "Idol" contestant to play seven original songs throughout his run.
The impact of American Idol was also strongly felt in musical theater, where many of Idol alumni have forged successful careers. The striking effect of former American Idol contestants on Broadway has been noted and commented on. [325] [326] The casting of a popular Idol contestant can lead to significantly increased ticket sales.