ShannonR1

__//**AMERICAN IDOL**//__

Fantasia Barrino won American Idol Season 3. Fantasia was born on June 30, 1984. She was born at High Point, North Carolina. Her full name is Fantasia Monique Barrino. She began singing at church when she was 5 years old. Fantasia was 19 years old when she tried out for American Idol. She was the youngest person who had won so far. Her first album was Free   Yourself. She released the first album in November 2004.One of the many awards she got was the 2004 Billboard Top selling single of the year was, I believe. In Fall 2005 Fantasia toured with Kanye West. Ever since American Idol Fantasia has made success. Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol. Her full name is Kelly Brianne Clarkson. She was born on April 24,1982. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Kelly likes to go by her nickname, Kellbelle. Kelly was the youngest of her siblings. She had a brother named Jason and a sister named Alyssa. When Kelly was 6 her parents divorced. Her mom was a first grade teacher. Kelly's first album was called Thankful. She released it in 2003. Her second album was Breakaway. Some of the songs on her second album was, Gone and Breakaway. She also won two Grammy awards.Kelly has indeed made success.  Jordin Sparks won the 6th season of American Idol. Her full name is Jordin Brianna Sparks. She was born in Staten Island, New York. She was born on December 22, 1989. Her dad used to play NFL football for the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. Jordin absolutely loves football and basketball. Her all time favorite movie is The Notebook. Jordin has 1 brother named Phillippi Jr. or has she calls him P.J. Her favorite judge is Simon because he is "brutally honest". When Jordin auditioned for American Idol she was in Seattle. The Sparks family currently lives in Glendale, Arizona. Her first album was Jordin Sparks. Some of the songs on that album were, her hit Tattoo, One Step at a Time, and No Air which features Chris Brown. Since American Idol Jordin has definitely made success.

 The winner of season 2 was Ruben Studdard. His full name is Christopher Ruben Studdard. He was born September 12, 1978 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Ruben had started singing when he was 3 years old. When he was a little kid he preformed in school performances. He played football all through high school. His Zodiac sign is a Virgo. People often call him is nickname which is the Velvet Teddy Bear. His favorite judge is Randy. His least favorite judge is Simon. He is married to Surata Zuri McCants. Ruben has played a small role in, 8 Simple Rules. His idol is Donnie Hathaway. He likes the song "For all we know" which is by Donnie Hathaway. His favorite type of music is Jazz and R&B. Ruben has made little success, but still success.  Do you know who won season 7 of American Idol? Well David Cook won. His full birth name is David Roland Cook. He was born in Houston, Texas, but was raised in Blue Springs, Missouri. He was born on December 20, 1982, which makes him a Sagittarious. David has been singing since he was in 2nd grade. He has 2 brothers named Adam and Andrew. His brother Adam is suffering from cancer. David has tryed to play the violin but stuck with guitar. He also loves word puzzles. Before American Idol David had been in 2 bands. He was also a bartendar before he was on American Idol. David went to Central Missouri State University. He got a degree in Graphic Design. While on American Idol he was 25 years old. David Cook has made success and still is.



Carrie Underwood won season 4 of American Idol. She was born on March 10, 1983. Her full name is Carrie Marie Underwood. She has 2 sisters. Their names are Shanna and Stephanie. Carrie's mom was an elementary school teacher. Her dad worked in a paper mill. Carrie grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma. She started singing at her church when she was 3 years old. One of her favorite foods is pizza. Something surprising about her is that she is actually a vegetarian. Before Carrie auditioned for American Idol she went to college at Northeastern State University. She studied journalism and broadcast for her major. But when she finally auditioned for American Idol the runner-up was Bo Bice. Carrie has become a Country singer. After American Idol she moved to Nashville, Tenneesse. Carrie Underwood has defintly made success after winning.

Taylor won the 5th season of American Idol. Taylor Ruben Hick s is his full name. But his friends call him Tay Tay as his nickname. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 6, 1976. Which makes him a Libra. When Taylor was young his family moved to Hoover, Alabama. His dad was a dentist. When Taylor was young his parents divorced. In high school Taylor played varsity basketball. Suprisingly Taylors hair started turn gray when he was 15 years old. He went to college at Auburn University where he studied, business and journalism. When he audition he was in Las Vegas. All through the competion Taylor was close friends with Elliot Yamin and still is. Taylor was actually the oldest person to win American Idol. After Ameican Idol all Taylor Hicks fans were called Soul Patrol. Taylor has also made success but very little.

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