"American Idol (season 6) The sixth season of ""American Idol"" premiered on the Fox Broadcasting Company as a two-night, four-hour premiere special on January 16 and January 17, and ran until May 23, 2007. Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson returned to judge once again, and Ryan Seacrest returned as host. A new record of 74 million votes were cast in the finale round, and a new record of 609 million votes were cast in the entire season (the seasonal total record was surpassed by the tenth season and the finale vote record was broken by the eleventh season)."
"on ""American Idol"" on the internet radio station Artist Underground. Starting in 2002, Jackson was one of the panel judges on the Fox Network reality television series ""American Idol"", along with Paula Abdul (2002–2009), Simon Cowell (2002–2010), Kara DioGuardi (2009–2010), Ellen DeGeneres (2010), Jennifer Lopez (2011–2012), Steven Tyler (2011–2012), Nicki Minaj (2013), Mariah Carey (2013) and Keith Urban (2013). As a result of Cowell's departure, Jackson was left as the sole original judge on ""American Idol"". His role was originally going to be reduced to that of a mentor, so the 2013 season would have all new judges, but it"
"was later decided that he would remain as a judge for season 12. On May 9, 2013, Jackson announced that he would be leaving ""American Idol"" after twelve seasons due to him wanting to focus on other business ventures. On September 3, 2013, it was announced that Jackson would replace Jimmy Iovine as the in-house mentor on ""American Idol"". He departed the series for good in November 2014. Jackson produces ""America's Best Dance Crew"", an American group dance competition and reality television show, which premiered on February 7, 2008 on MTV and was cancelled in 2010 due to declining ratings."
"night before with all three judges on hand to toast the forthcoming announcement. On September 3, 2013, Lopez and Connick Jr. were officially announced as judges for this season along with the confirmation of Jackson being the new mentor. Lopez is the first ""American Idol"" judge to return after leaving at the end of the eleventh season. It was also later reported that Idol alumni Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry would be assisting Jackson in mentoring the contestants. In a rules change from past seasons, semifinalists from the twelfth season (but not previous seasons) who were not in the top"
"Rhonetta Johnson Rhonetta Johnson (born September 5, 1981), also known as Rhonetta, is an American singer, rapper, and model most known for her appearance on season five of ""American Idol"", in which she famously became irate after the judges chose not to pick her; calling out Paula Abdul and the other judges. In 2014 Rhonetta released a remix extended play containing remixed versions of previous releases; the extended play is entitled ""Never Trust a Thot"". Rhonetta appeared on season five of ""American Idol"" for their Greensboro, North Carolina auditions. Johnson burst into the room singing her version of Britney Spears'"
"11 to August 12 and Forever in Your Mind from August 13 to September 16. American Idol (season 16) The sixteenth season of ""American Idol"" premiered on March 11, 2018, on the ABC television network. It is the show's first season to air on ABC, after 15 years on Fox. Ryan Seacrest continued his role as the show's host, while Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie joined as judges. Maddie Poppe from Clarksville, Iowa won the season on May 21, 2018, while her boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson was the Runner-up, and Gabby Barrett finished in third place. Poppe was"
"Simon Cowell Simon Phillip Cowell (; born 7 October 1959) is an English television music and talent competition judge, A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He has judged on the British TV talent competition series ""Pop Idol"", ""The X Factor"" and ""Britain's Got Talent"", and the American TV talent competition shows ""American Idol"", ""The X Factor"" and ""America's Got Talent"". Cowell is the principal founder and chief executive of the British entertainment company Syco. Cowell often makes blunt and controversial comments as a television show judge, including insults and wisecracks about contestants and their singing abilities. He combines"
"judge on ""American Idol"" for its eighth and ninth seasons. In 2008, she was appointed to the position of executive vice president of talent development at Warner Bros. Records, and has signed acts such as Jason Derulo and Iyaz. In 2011, she was a head judge on the Bravo singer-songwriter competition series ""Platinum Hit"". DioGuardi was born in Ossining, New York. She is descended from Roman Catholic Arbëreshë/Albanian from Italy. Her father is former Republican Congressman and 2010 US Senate candidate Joseph J. DioGuardi. She is a 7th cousin, once-removed, of veteran TV personality Regis Philbin. Her mother Carol died"
"at #149. Tae Brooks is the son of Tricia and Billay Brooks. He is the nephew of Multi Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Chuck Brooks. Tae Brooks Taelyn Bryce Brooks (born October 6, 1997) better known by his stage name Tae Brooks, is an American recording artist, singer, songwriter and actor. Named by Billboard Magazine as #7 and #19 on the Next Big Sound chart, he is known as the voice of Michael Jackson in the animated TV series ""Black Dynamite"". Brooks was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and now resides in Los Angeles. Tae Brooks was born into a musical family of"
"Thanksgiving. Quintavious Johnson Quintavious Johnson is an American rhythm and blues singer from Franklin, Tennessee. He was a finalist on the ninth season of ""America's Got Talent"" placing fifth in the competition. Quintavious's audition consisted of singing Beyoncé's ""Listen"", which was good enough to send him to Judgment Week. His performance in Judgment Week consisted of singing ""Who's Lovin' You"" by The Jackson 5. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals. His Week 4 Quarterfinals performance consisted of singing ""And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"" which received enough votes to be"
"Ian Dickson (TV personality) Ian Ross Perrygrove (born 28 March 1963) better known as Ian ""Dicko"" Dickson is an English Australian television and radio presenter, television producer, music journalist and former record company executive and talent scout. He has been a talent judge on ""Australian Idol"", ""The Next Great American Band"" and more recently ""Australia's Got Talent"". He previously spent over twenty years working in the record industry in both the U.K. and Australia, for labels including Creation Records, Sony, A&M and BMG and for music acts including Celine Dion, Ozzy Osbourne, Primal Scream and Pearl Jam. Dickson is the"
"Wilson was dumped by the Seven network and replaced by Joshua Horner. McKenney, Richey and Horner have made up the primary judging panel since 2011. Kym Johnson who comes from the United States version of ""Dancing with the Stars"" and Adam Garcia join the judging panel in 2013. In 2015 Bruno Tonioli replaced Garcia as a judge for the first three weeks before leaving just three judges for the rest of the season. Judges in the 2019's season 16 production - which will have a 'fresh new look' - have as of yet not been announced by Network 10. Ian"
"Marlon Jackson Marlon David Jackson (born March 12, 1957) is an American entertainer, singer, and dancer. Jackson was a member of the Jackson 5; and he is the sixth child of the Jackson family. Marlon David Jackson was born on March 12, 1957 in Gary, Indiana, to Joseph and Katherine Jackson as the sixth child of the Jackson family. Marlon's twin brother, Brandon, died within 24 hours of their birth. Marlon and his twin brother were several weeks premature. Marlon attended Cal Prep in Encino, California and was graduated in 1975. While Marlon was still a child, his older brothers"
"Quintavious Johnson Quintavious Johnson is an American rhythm and blues singer from Franklin, Tennessee. He was a finalist on the ninth season of ""America's Got Talent"" placing fifth in the competition. Quintavious's audition consisted of singing Beyoncé's ""Listen"", which was good enough to send him to Judgment Week. His performance in Judgment Week consisted of singing ""Who's Lovin' You"" by The Jackson 5. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals. His Week 4 Quarterfinals performance consisted of singing ""And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"" which received enough votes to be sent"
"late September 2018, and that three of the judges' houses would be in Los Angeles (Cowell, Field and Williams); Tomlinson's houses would be hosted in Ibiza. Cowell judged from Malibu, while Field and Williams each judged their categories separately from their home in Beverley Hills. The guest judges were announced to be: Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis in assisting Field, David Walliams with Williams, and Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Ryan Seacrest, Diane Warren, Babyface, Lewis and Sinitta to assist Cowell, who hosted a house party consisting of various singers, songwriters and record producers for the Girls to perform in front"
"Tae Brooks Taelyn Bryce Brooks (born October 6, 1997) better known by his stage name Tae Brooks, is an American recording artist, singer, songwriter and actor. Named by Billboard Magazine as #7 and #19 on the Next Big Sound chart, he is known as the voice of Michael Jackson in the animated TV series ""Black Dynamite"". Brooks was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and now resides in Los Angeles. Tae Brooks was born into a musical family of producers and songwriters and started singing at the age of 10 as a background vocalist on projects in the family garage studio. At"
"accepted. Phillips released ""Home"" as his coronation song, while Sanchez released ""Change Nothing"". Phillips' ""Home"" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs. The twelfth season premiered on January 16, 2013. Judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler left the show after two seasons. This season's judging panel consisted of Randy Jackson, along with Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj. This was the first season since the ninth season to have four judges on the panel. The pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges Minaj and Carey after"
"during the week. The show started in Iran on August 2017 on PMC. Music releases This was the only season without a concert tour. American Idol (season 15) The fifteenth season of ""American Idol"", also branded as American Idol: The Farewell Season, premiered on the Fox television network on January 6, 2016. Ryan Seacrest continued as the show's host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr. returned as judges. Scott Borchetta also returned as the in-house mentor. This season was four to six weeks shorter than seasons 2 through 14. On April 7, Trent Harmon was announced as"
"Jennavive Jackson Jennavive Jackson (born October 3, 1987) is an American singer and songwriter, independent recording artist.[1] At times she has been active in Germany as well as the USA. Raised in a large family on a farm in Northern California, her first exposure to music was in church.[2] After the events of 9/11, Jackson enlisted in the United States Air Force.[10] On active duty, she served in S. Korea, Germany, and California, as well as completed 2 tours of duty in Salerno, Afghanistan. While stationed overseas in Germany, she was selected for a USO style tour for the United"
"Caleb Johnson Caleb Perry Johnson (born April 23, 1991) is an American singer who won the thirteenth season of ""American Idol"". Caleb Johnson was born on April 23, 1991 to David and Tamra Johnson in Asheville, North Carolina. His mother works as an accountant, his father is a former football coach and works for the Parks and Recreation Department of Buncombe County, North Carolina, but both have backgrounds in music. He attended Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville and graduated in 2009. He played some sports in high school, joined the drama club and chorus, and did some mission"
"first choice, he answered (laughing) ""Are you kidding?! It would be Judge Judy at the head of the table. Oh my goodness, that Judge Judy is something else."" His second choice was Judge Marilyn Milian, and third Judge Mills Lane. In August, 2010, rapper, singer and songwriter Nicki Minaj stated that she has an obsession with Judge Judy and that all of her free time is spent watching the program. In February 2013, then head Football coach for the San Francisco 49ers, Jim Harbaugh, was asked about the importance of truthfulness and enthusiastically remarked, ""Somebody that's not truthful? That's big"
"Cowell was the only confirmed judge. He later said that he was taking the choices of who to join him on the show very seriously, saying, ""It's pointless hiring judges who don't know anything about the music business. I'll probably go and find someone who did what I did for a living. I was an A&R guy for 20 years."" Eventually, Grammy Award-winning record executive, songwriter, and record producer L.A. Reid, former UK ""X Factor"" judge Cheryl Cole, and Cowell's former ""American Idol"" colleague Paula Abdul Numerous people were speculated to host the series, including ""High School Musical"" star Corbin"
"American Idol (season 16) The sixteenth season of ""American Idol"" premiered on March 11, 2018, on the ABC television network. It is the show's first season to air on ABC, after 15 years on Fox. Ryan Seacrest continued his role as the show's host, while Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie joined as judges. Maddie Poppe from Clarksville, Iowa won the season on May 21, 2018, while her boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson was the Runner-up, and Gabby Barrett finished in third place. Poppe was the first female winner since Candice Glover in season twelve. In early 2017, ""Variety"" reported"
"the sole conservator. In May 2012, Spears was hired to replace Nicole Scherzinger as a judge for the second season of the U.S. version of ""The X Factor"", joining Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid and fellow new judge Demi Lovato, who replaced Paula Abdul. With a reported salary of $15 million, she became the highest-paid judge on a singing competition series in television history. However, Katy Perry broke her record in 2018 after Perry was signed for a $25-million salary to serve as a judge on ABC's revival of ""American Idol"". She mentored the Teens category; her final act, Carly Rose"
"Randy Jackson (The Jacksons) Steven Randall Jackson (born October 29, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer. Jackson is best known as a former member of his family band, the Jacksons. Jackson is the youngest Jackson brother, and the second-youngest Jackson sibling after his sister Janet Jackson. Randy was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson. Nicknamed ""Little Randy"", Jackson is the ninth child of the Jackson family and youngest of the Jackson brothers. Jackson was only three years old when the Jackson 5 was formed and therefore was not an original member. While his brothers"
"panel of celebrity judges, each one specializing in one of the categories. Gibson served as the dancing judge. She is a former ""Fly Girl"" and choreographer, having worked on the Making the Band series. Locke was most often the ""singing judge"". She was herself a finalist in the second season of ""American Idol"" and is a recording artist for Curb Records. Anthony Fedorov and Constantine Maroulis, both from American Idol's fourth season, occasionally sat in as singing judges. The show had alternated acting judges from episode to episode. These judges were Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts on Days of Our Lives),"
"felt personally like I just wanted to thank them because I really believe that their prayers mean a lot."" """" (2012) """" (2013) """" (2013) """" (2014) ""Christmas with Nashville"" (2014) """" (2014) """" (2015) """" (2015) """" (2016) """" (2017) """" (2017) """" (2017) ""The Music of Nashville: Season 6, Volume 1"" (2018) ""The Music of Nashville: Season 6, Volume 2"" (2018) Jonathan Jackson (actor) Jonathan Stevens Jackson (born May 11, 1982) is an American actor, musician (see Enation) and author. His first well known character was Lucky Spencer on the ABC Daytime soap opera ""General Hospital"", a role"
"Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. A prominent figure in popular culture, she is known for sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, and elaborate stage shows. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series ""The Jacksons"" in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including ""Good Times"" and ""Fame"". After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her"
"Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Dan Karaty ""Judges"": Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Mia Michaels Judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Adam Shankman Judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo ""Judges:"" Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Mia Michaels <nowiki>*</nowiki> Comfort Fedoke and Thayne Jasperson were eliminated by the judges, but Jessica King later had to withdraw from the competition due to injury. She was replaced by Fedoke, the most recent eliminated female. ""Judges:"" Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Lil' C ""Judges:"" Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Toni Basil ""Judges:"" Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Adam Shankman ""Judges:"" Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Mandy Moore Mia Michaels"
"said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's ""Imagine"" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in the tenth season, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of ""Hallelujah"" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the ""Billboard"" digital song chart. This"
"14 September 2012, Urban released a statement that he would not be signing back on for season 2. The Fox Broadcasting Company officially announced on 16 September 2012 that Urban would replace Steven Tyler as a judge in season 12 of ""American Idol"" alongside Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. On 1 August 2013, it was officially confirmed that Urban would return as a judge for season 13. He was joined by former judge Jennifer Lopez and newest judge Harry Connick Jr.. On 23 June 2014, Fox announced that Urban would return to the judging panel for season 14."
"""Innocence"", was released on April 20, 2016. On April 22, 2016, ""You Gotta Help Me"", was featured in the Billboard.com Editors' Picks. Jena Irene Asciutto Jena Irene Asciutto (born July 13, 1996), also known as Jena Irene, is an American singer from Farmington Hills, Michigan. She was the runner-up of the thirteenth season of ""American Idol"". Asciutto became the first female Wild Card contestant of the series to qualify into the finale, and became the second Wild Card contestant, after Clay Aiken in the second season, to make it into the finale. In April 2015 she signed a long-term recording"
"Justin Guarini Justin Guarini (born Justin Eldrin Bell; October 28, 1978) is an American singer who was runner-up on the first season of ""American Idol."" Guarini was born in Columbus, Georgia. His father, Eldrin Bell, is African-American and is a former Atlanta, Georgia, Chief of Police, and former Chairperson of Clayton County Commission (Georgia). His mother, Kathy Pepino Guarini is Italian American, and was a journalist for WTVM TV in Columbus, and later for CNN. Guarini was primarily raised by his mother and stepfather, physicist Jerry Guarini, in Philadelphia's suburb of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He attended Central Bucks High School East."