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Now that we know all of our favorite American Idol winners, we turn our attention to the talented singers who came in second place. A good number of them launched hugely successful careers (oh, hey, Adam Lambert), while others ventured into new territory, such as theater and politics. But if we’ve learned anything from this talented group, it’s that the finalists can succeed too.
Most recently, 19-year-old Iam Tongi crowned the winner of season 21 (with Megan Danielle as runner-up), and it’s already been proven that Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie will return as judges for the season. Feb. 22. Oct. 18, 2024. After Tongi’s win, Perry told E! News: “It’s been emotional, like a smart treatment session. Just seeing those kids, those kids, younger than me, grow up and get what they came for. Even though they didn’t win, they were given what they had here. There is something that is triggered in them that can never be questioned or believed. “
While we patiently await the premiere, we’re checking out the full list of American Idol nominees to see where they stand lately. Is Justin Guarini still dedicated to music? What has Crystal Bowersox been up to lately?Read.
Yes, we are entirely to blame for sending Kelly Clarkson and Guarini as a couple after filming From Justin to Kelly. But in addition to directing a musical romantic comedy, he has released two studio albums, in collaboration with Dr. Pepper (you possibly would). like “Lil’ Sweet”) and even made an impression on Broadway, debuting in the musical Women on the Verge of. a nervous fit.
Since then, the actor and singer has starred in at least a dozen other plays, including Rent, Chicago, Wicked and his most recent work, Once Upon a One More Time. In addition, he has a best-selling ebook called Audition Secrets and has worked on the voice of a few animated titles.
Speaking to Yahoo Entertainment about his career path, he said, “I feel fortunate to still be able to participate in glorious projects like SuperKitties and play really funny characters like Cat Burglar after 20 years. I’ve kept my eyes open and I’m in a position to just laugh and see what happens. . . As long as you stay in the game, which is one of the hardest things to do, you’re capable of others and you do a smart job, you’ll come back.
That vocal force went from winning hearts on the American Idol level to winning votes as a determined Southern politician. He has released six studio albums and sold over five million copies, making him the fourth highest-paid Idol contestant. He has also performed on Broadway and has appeared on TV shows, from Scrubs to The Office.
But in 2013, the gay rights activist turned to politics and ran for Congress in North Carolina. Although she won the Democratic primary, she lost to Republican incumbent Renee Ellmers, but she is not giving up. In January 2023, he announced that he was running for the Democratic nomination in North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District.
As DeGarmo’s biography says, she “conquered everything and more. ” After Idol, the singer and actress released two albums and two EPs, adding her 2019 release, Gemini. She also tried her hand at musical theater, making her Broadway debut in Hairspray. as Penny Pingleton in 2006, and then moved on to shows like Brooklyn: The Musical and The Toxic Avenger.
In 2011, DeGarmo landed the recurring role of Angelina Veneziano on The Young and the Restless. Since then, she has taken on a few roles in television and film, adding All About Christmas Eve and After the Sun Fell. (Fun fact: DeGarmo has recently been married to American Idol season five finalist Ace Young. )
Although Bice came in second after Carrie Underwood in 2005, he went on to release three albums, including The Real Thing, which was certified gold, and started his own record label called Sugar Money Records.
Meanwhile, the musician married his longtime girlfriend, Caroline Fisher, in 2005 and had two percentages of four children: three boys and a girl. Oh, and did we mention he’s a clever friend of Ruben Studdard, who won the second season?Bice told the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “We toured together. My kids love it. “
The songstress had us all singing “Over It” after the release of her debut album, which was certified gold in 2008. McPhee then released four more studio albums, including I Fall in Love Too Easily. In 2022, McPhee and her husband, David Foster, released a holiday EP called Christmas Songs.
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McPhee’s notable on-screen roles include Karen in Smash and Paige in Scorpion, however, she has also starred on Broadway, becoming Jenna in 2018’s Waitress. In addition to music and theater, she also has her own jewelry line, called KMF Jewelry.
Since the finale aired, Lewis has released four studio albums and one self-titled EP. His debut album, A.D.D. (Audio Day Dream), peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard charts and his second, Heartbreak on Vinyl, peaked at No. 7 on the U.S. Dance chart. In February 2020, he released his most recent album, Wanderlust Unknown.
Lewis has also ventured into voice acting, notably on the anime series Durarara!! and a guest appearance on Generator Rex. Plus, he’s been supporting cancer research at Seattle Children’s Hospital by donating 50 percent of the proceeds from his merch sales.
Archuleta’s debut album, which included singles such as “Crush” and “A Little Too Not Over You”, was hugely successful in the United States, peaking at number two on the Billboard chart. He followed up with a Christmas-themed album, then released six more, adding his latest, Therapy Sessions.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she released “Just Breathe” as a tribute to Frontline and donated a portion of her profits to Direct Relief. In 2021, the artist published a children’s e-book called My Little Prayer, and in 2023 he participated in the ninth season of The Masked Singer, finishing in second place.
Lambert skyrocketed to fame after blowing fans away with his stage presence and vocal range. The singer made history as the first (and only) runner-up to snag a Grammy nomination after he released his debut album, For Your Entertainment. At the time, his hit single, “Whataya Want from Me,” was in the running for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Since then, Lambert has taken the music industry by storm, releasing three more albums and doing multiple tours with the legendary Queen while acting and advocating for the LGBT community. While speaking with The Guardian in February 2023, he revealed that his greatest achievement was “getting to challenge the status quo” by being himself, living “openly and honestly and boldly on a public level.” He added, “It hasn’t always been easy, and it came with its fair set of challenges and sacrifices, and I am proud of that.”
Bowersox, also known as the first female finalist in 3 years, has released 4 studio albums since joining the series. Their debut single, “Farmer’s Daughter,” peaked at number two on the U. S. rock charts, while their next album, “All That for This. “”, peaked at number 21.
In January 2022, the 38-year-old singer released her new album, HitchHiker, and went on a hike. When asked what his favorite component of the excursion was in 2018, he told The B-Side, “It’s an opportunity to meet enthusiasts. after the show. I love hearing their stories and how they interpret my songs, how they play out in their lives and what it means to them. I think that’s my favorite component; That’s why I’m doing this. “
After American Idol, the 29-year-old singer released her debut album, Wildflower, followed by Road Less Traveled and her most recent album, Sitting Pretty on Top of the World. She has also toured with country greats such as Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Martina McBride, and in February 2022, her good fortune earned her an official spot at the Grand Ole Opry, a country music show dating back to 1925.
As it turns out, Idol is rarely the only festival series Alaina has appeared in. She also joined Dancing with the Stars in 2019, ranking number four. In 2022, she participated in Beyond the Edge, but unfortunately, she left the exhibition due to an injury.
Alaina dropped her latest single, “Thicc as Thieves,” in September 2023, and she’s currently touring in the U.S. and Europe.
Phillip Phillips may have beat out Sanchez in season 11, but it hasn’t stopped the singer from rising to success. After Idol, she released her album, Me, You & the Music (including a hit single with Ne-Yo), then appeared in the FOX series Glee as Frida Romero in 2013. In that same year, the songstress performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” for former U.S. President Barack Obama and his family at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Fast forward to 2024, and Sanchez only released one hit for the 2016 Democratic National Convention, but also recorded a song for Miss Universe Philippines, titled “Over the Universe. “You can see their versions, from Ariana Grande to The Weeknd. , on his YouTube channel.
Harrison released her debut single, “All Cried Out,” which peaked at number 34 on Billboard’s U.S. Country chart, and joined the American Idols LIVE! Tour shortly after she competed on Idol. While speaking with Hollywood about the judges’ feedback on her live performances, she said, “I took it all as constructive criticism because you have to grow. You can’t just be on cruise control, so I appreciated that they were not like, ‘That was good,’ rather than, ‘This is really how we feel and this is what you should do next week.'”
Fast forward to the day of the offer, and he has two studio albums under his belt, adding This Old Thing, which peaked at No. 28 on the US Country chart, and Chosen Family Tree, released in 2020. According to his website, Harrison has also worked with Kacey Musgraves and the Eli Young Band.
Follow American Idols LIVE! While touring in 2014, Asciutto released his debut EP, Innocence, which peaked at No. 18 on the U. S. Heat chart. U. S. He also performed concerts and added a residency in Detroit in 2016. The following year, he released his debut album, Cold Fame. , which included the bachelor “Unbreakable. “
In November 2023, the singer made an exciting announcement on Instagram about joining the line-up of performers at Defected Croatia in 2024. She wrote, “This is my first live booking in a whileeeeeeeeee. Beyond grateful and SO STOKED to start this live journey again alongside artists I’ve looked up to since this manifestation began long ago.”
The singer-songwriter has released 3 EPs and 3 albums since Idol, but he’s also been very active on his YouTube channel, which includes videos ranging from live Q&A and piano tutorials to The Idol Breakdown, where he discusses every episode of the show. In an interview with MHS Studios in 2023, he talked about his time on the show, saying, “The overall experience was wonderful. . . The producers treated me and the contestants around me, from my observation, with a lot of respect. “”And we were treated very well, I’m very fortunate to have this opportunity and I attribute a lot of my good fortune today to American Idol. “
According to IMDB, the singer has also tried his hand at acting. In 2014, he played Nathan in the short film Five Stages, and in 2018, he played Donnie in 2300 Newtons. Most recently, he collaborated with Tommee Profitt on his production of The Birth of a King.
Mere hours after she finished American Idol, Renae (who also goes by A.S.E.) announced that she signed with Big Machine and Motown Records. Her debut single, “Battles,” reached number 22 on the U.S. R&B Digital charts. And later that year, a remix of the track was used as the official song for the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In 2017, Renae released her debut album Already All Ready, and in March 2022, she dropped a collection of four albums called The Odessy of Love.
Before you ask, yes, Hutchinson and season 16 winner Maddie Poppe are still together. And they worked together on new music. But apart from their exciting collaboration, the musician has been very busy doing concerts. EP in 2019, he released a few standalone singles and a second EP, titled Slot Machine Syndrome.
He released his most recent album, Southern Galactic, in 2023, which, according to his website, “explores new territory while maintaining his respect for honesty and storytelling that sowed his love of country music. “Lately he also hosts the podcast The Green. Couch, where he interviews visitors from all walks of life.
After Aranda (or shall we say Scarypoolparty) released his debut album, Exit Form, which peaked at number six on the U.S. Heatseekers chart, he did a seven-day U.S. tour that completely sold out within 15 minutes. Since then, he has done at least a dozen more sold-out shows, and most recently, he teamed up with X Ambassadors and Taylor Janzen for the Beautiful Liar tour.
In addition to Exit Form, Aranda also dropped The Act of Forgiveness and Los Angeles—and he’s still making more music. In December 2023, he released his newest single, “Sorrow,” and wrote on Instagram, “This song means a lot to me and I hope you enjoy it. When you hear it and listen to it, would love to know what it made you feel. Overall thank you for taking time out of your day if you listen to the song. Can’t wait to show you what else I’ve been making.”
Although the singer made headlines for dropping out of the series finale, he’s building a pretty successful career after Idol. Since then, he has released three albums, including Jalai Mai, and his YouTube channel has around one million subscribers. In 2022, she released the single “Dime, how do you sleep at night?”and in 2023, he released “Ojhel. “
Reacting to her departure from the show, she wrote on Instagram: “It’s a last minute decision, but I can’t help but say still that there is no explanation as to why certain morals and personal values are due to unpleasant environmental experiences. ” “I don’t want it to be said, it is what it is, so I felt like I had to move on. “
After Idol, the emotional singer released an EP called The Voice and did several concerts, adding a concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall. In 2022, she also teased an upcoming song called “Myself” on Instagram, as well as a promo for an upcoming concert. Sadly, Spence died in a twist of automotive fate in October 2022.
Former contestant Chayce Beckham shared an emotional tribute to the late singer on Instagram and wrote, “It’s hard to find the words to say here, other than I loved Willie very much. He was a good sweet soul, and a warm beam of light in a cold and dark world that needed him so much.”
HunterGirl (aka Hunter Wolkonowski) was a star from the moment she walked into the audition room. After his rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Riot,” he earned a standing ovation from all three judges. Luke Bryan also predicted that he would make the most of Sensible Ten and said that HunterGirl was his favorite female country voice during the five years he was on the show.
Although she didn’t win, the 25-year-old singer continues to make music and perform concerts. After releasing his debut EP, One Day, he went on tour with artists such as Bryan, Parmalee, Josh Turner, and Luke Combs. in 2023, according to its official website. He has also opened for Justin Moore, Tracy Lawrence, Chase Matthews and Lainey Wilson.
She said, “It’s funny, I asked other people to ask me for one of my songs every time I played a cover. And it’s crazy to go to a screen where I play all my music and people come to see it.
Believe it or not, Danielle was discovered through a producer on Instagram, who encouraged her to audition for Idol. At first, the singer was hesitant, but with the support of her friends and family, she accepted and ended up completing the contest. place of the moment.
After the show, she released her debut single, “Dream Girl,” in May 2023, and has since been touring the United States. According to his official bio, he works on new music with “some of the writers in the industry. “
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