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DioGuardi served as a judge on "American Idol" for its eighth and ninth seasons. She was appointed to the position of Executive Vice President of Talent Development at Warner Bros. Records, and signed acts such as Jason Derülo and Iyaz. In 2011, she was a head judge on the Bravo singer-songwriter competition series "Platinum Hit." DioGuardi welcomed a son, Greyson James Carroll McCuddy, on January 31, 2013. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Frederick M. Brown, D Dipasupil/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Idol Greats: Whe...Take a look back at some "American Idol" fan favorites to see where they are now. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Ryan SeacrestIn 2002, Seacrest accepted the position as co-host of the reality TV series “American Idol” with comedian Brian Dunkleman. Dunkleman quit after the first season and “American Idol” went on to phenomenal success, putting Seacrest in the national spotlight. The upcoming season marks his 12th with the series. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Simon CowellThe English A&R executive, television producer and entrepreneur left "Idol" behind at the end of its ninth season. The acerbic Brit brought his own U.K. hit, “The X Factor,” to America in September of 2011. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Randy JacksonJackson joined “Idol” in its first season as a world-renowned music producer who was virtually unknown to the audience. Today, “The Dawg” is “Idol’s” longest-standing judge. He currently also hosts a syndicated radio show and produces “America’s Best Dance Crew” on MTV. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Paula AbdulThis '80s pop music/R&B artist found renewed fame and success during her eight-year run with "Idol." She rejoined Cowell at the judges table for one season of "X Factor," but was not asked back for another. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Jennifer LopezThis actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality and fashion designer added "Idol" judge to her enormous resume on Season 10. She remained at the "Idol" judges table for two seasons before departing in 2012 to pursue other ventures. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Steven TylerThe singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist is best known as the frontman and lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith. Tyler joined "Idol" last season and became an instant fan favorite. He announced in July 2012 that he was leaving the show to renew his focus on Aerosmith. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Frederick M. Brown, Steven Lawton/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Kara DioGuardiDioGuardi served as a judge on "American Idol" for its eighth and ninth seasons. She was appointed to the position of Executive Vice President of Talent Development at Warner Bros. Records, and signed acts such as Jason Derülo and Iyaz. In 2011, she was a head judge on the Bravo singer-songwriter competition series "Platinum Hit." DioGuardi welcomed a son, Greyson James Carroll McCuddy, on January 31, 2013. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Frederick M. Brown, D Dipasupil/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 1 - A.J. ...A.J. placed eighth on the debut season of "American Idol” and now is a fully developed artist/songwriter/producer living in Los Angeles. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images and Gil's Myspace) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 1 - RJ He...After placing fifth in season 1, R.J. relocated from his hometown in Georgia to Arizona to pursue his music career further. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images and Helton's Twitter) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 1 - Tamyr...Gray placed fourth on season 1, making a huge impact on the fans and judges alike. Gray gave birth to a daughter named Sienna Marie in 2010. She is currently living and working in Los Angeles. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Kevin Winter, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 1 - Nikki...McKibbin, the third finalist on season 1, released her first album, "Unreleased" in 2007. Shortly after, she appeared on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," where she received treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction. McKibbin is currently living in Dallas, Texas and has been sober since 2009. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 1 - Justi..."Idol's" debut season runner-up hailed from a small town in Pennsylvania. A strong believer in music education, Justin has lobbied on Capitol Hill on behalf of The International Music Products Association. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Lucy Nicholson, Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 1 - Kelly...Named the first "American Idol," Clarkson is arguably the most successful contestant to date. Her latest album, "Stronger," was released by RCA Records on October 24th, 2011. Clarkson recently served as a judge on the reality singing competition "Duets." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Lucy Nicholson, Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 2 - Kimbe...Caldwell was the seventh place finalist on season 2. She hosted VH1's "Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp" in 2011 and the Oxygen Network series "Best Ink" in 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Michel Boutefeu, Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 2 - Josh ...Country singer Josh Gracin was the fourth-place finalist on season 2. His latest album "Redemption" is available now in stores and on iTunes. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Rick Diamond/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 2 - Kimbe...Locke may have gained fame on "Idol" season 2, but she continues to make an impact on the music world. Her latest album "Four for the Floor" is available now featuring the new single "Finally Free." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Kevin Winter, Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 2 - Clay ...Aiken is the most successful second-place "Idol" to date. The singer was the runner-up on the fifth season of NBC’s "Celebrity Apprentice." He recently released "Steadfast," an album of songs only sung in concert, in March of 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Vince Bucci, Mike Coppola/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 2 - Ruben...After winning season 2 of "Idol," Studdard was nominated for a "Best Male R&B Vocal Performance" Grammy for "Superstar." His fifth album, "Letters from Birmingham," was released in March 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 3 - Jenni...Hudson, one of the most recognized "Idol" faces, placed seventh in the competition on season 3. She went on to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, an NAACP Image Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in "Dreamgirls." Hudson currently appears on "Smash." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 3 - Fanta...Barrino rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the series. She welcomed a son, Dallas Xavier Barrino, in Decemeber of 2011. The singer is heading into the studio to work on her fourth album. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Frank Micelotta, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 4 - Const...Maroulis was the sixth-place finalist on season 4. The singer recently played a 1980s record executive in the star-studded big screen production "Rock of Ages." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 4 - Bo Bi...Bice placed second to Carrie Underwood on season 4. He currently lives in Nashville with his family. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Rick Diamond/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 4 - Carri...After winning "American Idol," Underwood has become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award winner, a Grand Ole Opry inductee, a Golden Globe Award nominee, a three-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist winner, and a past winner of ACM Entertainer of the Year. Underwood's fourth album, "Blown Away," was released on May 1, 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevork Djansezian/AP and Kevin Winter/Getty) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 5 - Kelli...Kelli Pickler may have finished sixth during her season of "Idol," but that hasn't stopped her from becoming one of the most successful alums yet. It was announced that her third album will be produced by Frank Liddell, known for producing country artist Miranda Lambert's albums. Pickler's third album, "100 Proof," was released on January 24, 2012. Pickler will appear on the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Terry Renna/AP and Jason Kempin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 5 - Chris...He's season 5’s fourth-place finalist. His band's third studio album, "Break the Spell," was released in November 2011. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Stephen Shugerman, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 5 - Katha...McPhee was the season 5 "Idol" runner-up. She can currently be seen starring in NBC's musical drama "Smash." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Vince Bucci, Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 5 - Taylo...Hicks won the fifth season of "American Idol." He continues to tour with his music and released an album, "The Distance," in 2009. He most recently performed at the 2012 Republican National Convention. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Vince Bucci, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 6 - Sanja...Sanjaya's success on "American Idol" was a shock to the judges. Despite poor reviews, fans kept calling in and advancing the singer. Malakar competed on the second season of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" He most recently toured the United States with the band The Brave Chandeliers. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Michael Buckner, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 6 - LaKis...After finishing fourth on season 6, Jones released her debut single, "So Glad I'm Me." She is currently living in Houston, Texas. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Fox, Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 6 - Melin...Doolittle finished third place on season 6. "Beyond Me: Finding Your Way to Life's Next Level" is a book written by Doolittle about her life before, during and after her “American Idol” experience that was released in 2010. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Michael Buckner, Rick Diamond/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 6 - Blake...Blake Lewis was the runner-up on season 6. His second album, "Heartbreak on Vinyl," was released in 2009. Lewis is set to release his third studio album, "Portrait of a Chameleon" in the spring of 2013. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 6 - Jordi...Sparks, the winner of season 6, is another highly successful "Idol" alum. Sparks made her big screen debut playing the lead role in the music-themed film “Sparkle,” a remake of the 1976 film inspired by the story of The Supremes, opposite the late Whitney Houston. She is currently dating singer Jason Derulo. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 7 - Brook...Bubbly blonde Brooke White was the fifth-place finalist on season 7. Brooke and Jack Matranga teamed up for the second time and released a new EP titled "Bright Side of the Bad News" on January 24, 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Noel Vasquez, Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 7 - Jason...This long-haired hunk was the fourth-place finalist on season 7. He currently lives in Dallas with his wife Mandy Mayhall, and their daughter, Madeline Emilia Castro. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Malaria No More) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 7 - Syesh...Mercado was the third-place finalist for season 7. She is engaged to actor-producer and Florida International University classmate Hess Wesley. Mercado appeared in her first film, "Dreams," in 2011. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 7 - David...Archuleta, one of the youngest contestants to appear on "Idol," was the season 7 runner-up. In 2011, Archuleta announced a two-year hiatus from music, during which we would serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 7 - David...Cook, a rock singer-songwriter, was the victor of "Idol" season 7. In the fall of 2011, Cook toured in support of his album "This Loud Morning," co-headlining with Gavin DeGraw. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 8 - Danny...Gokey was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of "American Idol." In 2011, Gokey began dating Leyicet Peralta. The two announced their engagement on December 25, 2011 on the Sophia's Heart website. They wed in January of 2012 and welcomed son Daniel Emanuel on January 20, 2013. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Rick Diamond/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 8 - Adam ...Lambert, credited as a singer, songwriter and actor, got his mainstream start as the runner-up on season 8. On December 15, 2011, it was announced that Lambert's second studio album "Trespassing" would be released on March 20, 2012, with Lambert himself serving as executive producer. The lead single, "Better Than I Know Myself," was released on December 20 to all digital retailers. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 8 - Kris ...Allen came out the victor during season 8. His second album, "Thank You Camellia," was released on May 22, 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 9 - Casey...The third-place finalist on season 9 was Casey James, a native Texan. His first single, "Let's Don't Call It a Night," was released on August 15, 2011, and sold 5,000 copies in its debut week. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Jason Merritt, Jason Kempin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 9 - Cryst...Bowersox, the season 9 runner-up, released her debut album, "Farmer's Daughter," in 2010. She made her acting debut on a season 2 episode of the Dana Delany-driven series "Body of Proof." —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 9 - Lee D...DeWyze, a singer-songwriter from Mount Prospect, Illinois, won season 9 of "American Idol." On July 21, 2011, DeWyze married model and actress Jonna Walsh. His released his latest album in December of 2012. —XFINITY Entertainment Programmers (Photos by Jason Merritt, Christopher Polk/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 10 - Case...Bluesy favorite Abrams finished in sixth place on season 10, just five weeks after being saved from elimination by the judges. On January 9, 2012, Abrams signed with Concord Music Group. He released his self-titled debut in June. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 10 - Laur...The runner-up on the 10th season of "American Idol," Alaina released her debut studio album, "Wildflower," on October 11, 2011. —XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Michael Tullberg, Jason Kempin/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Season 10 - Scot...Country crooner McCreery won season 10 of "Idol." His debut studio album, "Clear as Day" was released in October 2011. The album includes the top 15 country hit "I Love You This Big" and top 23 country hit "The Trouble with Girls." He most recently released a Christmas album called "Christmas with Scotty McCreery."—XFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photos by Kevin Winter, Rick Diamond/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
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