What happened to American Idol winner Taylor Hicks?
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What happened to American Idol winner Taylor Hicks?
Hicks is co-owner of Saw’s Juke Joint in Birmingham, Alabama, and host of INSP’s food and travel series, State Plate.
How much do American Idol winners make?
The American Idol winner gets $125,000 when they sign the contract and the remaining $125,000 when they complete an album, which they have four months to do. They also have a budget of as much as $300,000 to record that album, which is given as an advance that they will have to pay back against future earnings.
Why did one of the American Idol contestants drop out?
American Idol finalist Caleb Kennedy has exited the competition after a racially insensitive video surfaced online. The video, which has been circulating social media this week, shows the 16-year-old country singer seated next to someone who appears to be wearing a hood similar to that worn by white supremacists.
Who won second American Idol?
Ruben Studdard
It was won by Ruben Studdard….American Idol (season 2)
| American Idol | |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Ryan Seacrest |
| Judges | Paula Abdul Simon Cowell Randy Jackson |
| Winner | Ruben Studdard |
| Runner-up | Clay Aiken |
Why did Wyatt quit American Idol?
In early April, host Ryan Seacrest shared that Wyatt had to drop out of the competition. Later on, ABC and the former contestant both confirmed that he left for “personal reasons.” Despite his abrupt departure, Wyatt surprised fans just days later with some big news.
What happened to Benson Boone?
TikTok star Benson Boone just shared major news. He signed a record deal with Warner Records and Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons. He also signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Saints Sounds Publishing. The news comes after Benson dropped out of Season 19 of American Idol this year.
Where is Ronda Felton today?
Felton, now based in Phoenix, quickly became a frontrunner and fan favorite on “Idol” after her episode-closing audition Feb.
Who won Willie Spence Idol?
Chayce Beckham
On the “American Idol” finale on Sunday, Chayce Beckham edged out Willie Spence to win season 19.
What will Willie Spence do after Idol?
Since ending “Idol” in May, Spence has been doing festivals, car shows and other events and hopes to get into a recording studio soon to work with producers on a full-fledged album soon. You can buy tickets for $19.50 to $29.50 here.