American Idol Music and Performers
Additional resources on the hit music and singers from all seasons of American Idol.
Idol Gives Back 2008
Photos from Idol Gives Back 2008, an American Idol charitable event. Among the stars are Fergie, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, and Annie Lennox.
Photos from Idol Gives Back 2008, an American Idol charitable event. Among the stars are Fergie, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, and Annie Lennox.
American Idols Live 2007
Check concert dates and purchase tickets for this year's American Idols Live tour.
Check concert dates and purchase tickets for this year's American Idols Live tour.
American Idol Guide
American Idol is not only a hit TV series, but it has also altered the landscape of American popular music. This is a guide to the impact of American Idol on popular music in the US including links to profiles of artists, details on chart performance, and information on songs performed on the show
American Idol is not only a hit TV series, but it has also altered the landscape of American popular music. This is a guide to the impact of American Idol on popular music in the US including links to profiles of artists, details on chart performance, and information on songs performed on the show
American Idols on the Charts - A Complete Record
Complete record of the music chart performance of songs and albums by American Idol winners and contestants.
Complete record of the music chart performance of songs and albums by American Idol winners and contestants.
Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken finished second to Ruben Studdard on American Idol, but he has cultivated perhaps the most devoted fan base of any former contestant.
Clay Aiken finished second to Ruben Studdard on American Idol, but he has cultivated perhaps the most devoted fan base of any former contestant.
Bo Bice
'American Idol' 2005 runner-up. Included are details on his life, first album, and the future.
'American Idol' 2005 runner-up. Included are details on his life, first album, and the future.
Kelly Clarkson
Details on the career of the season 1 winner.
Details on the career of the season 1 winner.
Simon Cowell
Profile of the British entertainment entrepreneur. Included are details on both television shows, such as American Idol and X Factor, and pop recording acts he helped shepherd to success.
Profile of the British entertainment entrepreneur. Included are details on both television shows, such as American Idol and X Factor, and pop recording acts he helped shepherd to success.
Daughtry
A profile of the rock band Daughtry. Details on all band members including Chris Daughtry, Jeremy Brady, Josh Steely, Joey Barnes, and Josh Paul.
A profile of the rock band Daughtry. Details on all band members including Chris Daughtry, Jeremy Brady, Josh Steely, Joey Barnes, and Josh Paul.
Fantasia
Profile of season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino. Details about her early life, victory on 'American Idol,' and emergence as top r&b artist are discussed.
Profile of season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino. Details about her early life, victory on 'American Idol,' and emergence as top r&b artist are discussed.
Taylor Hicks
Recording artist and winner of 'American Idol' Season 5. Details on Taylor Hicks' early life and career as a musician before 'American Idol' are included.
Recording artist and winner of 'American Idol' Season 5. Details on Taylor Hicks' early life and career as a musician before 'American Idol' are included.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson first came to prominence as a contestant on 'American Idol.' She is a co-star of the film production of 'Dreamgirls' with Beyonce and Jamie Foxx.
Jennifer Hudson first came to prominence as a contestant on 'American Idol.' She is a co-star of the film production of 'Dreamgirls' with Beyonce and Jamie Foxx.
Blake Lewis
Blake Lewis, finalist in American Idol's 2007 season, is profiled. Included are details on his music and beatboxing as well as speculation about the direction his musical recordings may take.
Blake Lewis, finalist in American Idol's 2007 season, is profiled. Included are details on his music and beatboxing as well as speculation about the direction his musical recordings may take.
Katharine McPhee
Recording artist and runner-up of 'American Idol' Season 5. Details on Katharine McPhee's early life and career as a musician before 'American Idol' are included.
Recording artist and runner-up of 'American Idol' Season 5. Details on Katharine McPhee's early life and career as a musician before 'American Idol' are included.
Ryan Seacrest
He is perhaps best known as host of 'American Idol,' but he is a key figure in pop music radio as well.
He is perhaps best known as host of 'American Idol,' but he is a key figure in pop music radio as well.
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks, finalist in American Idol's 2007 season, is profiled. Included are details on her music, acting, and modeling experience as well as speculation about the direction her musical recordings may take.
Jordin Sparks, finalist in American Idol's 2007 season, is profiled. Included are details on her music, acting, and modeling experience as well as speculation about the direction her musical recordings may take.
Ruben Studdard
Season #2 winner. Details on Ruben Studdard's early life, his album releases, and victory in American Idol are included
Season #2 winner. Details on Ruben Studdard's early life, his album releases, and victory in American Idol are included
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood finished first in season 4 of 'American Idol.' Her first single "Inside Your Heaven" was one of the fastest selling pop single of all time. This profile gives details on her life and career.
Carrie Underwood finished first in season 4 of 'American Idol.' Her first single "Inside Your Heaven" was one of the fastest selling pop single of all time. This profile gives details on her life and career.
Mario Vazquez
Mario Vazquez reached the final 12 in the 2005 'American Idol' competition only to drop out and seek his own path toward musical success far. Thus far, with the assistance of music mogul Clive Davis, his decision has been a good one. Vazquez' first single "Gallery" has turned into a top 40 pop hit.
Mario Vazquez reached the final 12 in the 2005 'American Idol' competition only to drop out and seek his own path toward musical success far. Thus far, with the assistance of music mogul Clive Davis, his decision has been a good one. Vazquez' first single "Gallery" has turned into a top 40 pop hit.