Now: in 2021, toured Europe with fellow American Idol winner David Cook ... "Pedestal," "Not a Phase," and "Hearts Painted Black." Now: dropped debut single “I'll Be Seeing You” in May ...

American Idol contestants compete to win a record deal. Some previous winners have gone on to make substantial amounts of money. Some, such as Clay Aiken, have expanded their careers and ventured ...

The winner of American Idol season 19 scores his first No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart this week as his single “23” jumps to the highest rung. The tune lifts from No. 6 to No. 1 ...