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| − | '''American Idol''' is a | + | '''American Idol''' is a televised [[talent show]] in which a group of [[singer]]s compete for a recording contract. The winner is given the title of ''American Idol'' and |
| + | It is produced in the [[United States]]. The singers are chosen by auditions in several cities throughout the United States. After over one hundred thousand contestants <ref>http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/05/simon-cowell-de.html</ref> <ref>http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/20061220/American_Idol_season6_20061220/20061220/</ref> audition in several locations throughout the U.S., a group is chosen by the panel of judges to continue in the competition. These singers will appear on the television show. | ||
The panel of four [[celebrity]] [[judges]], who are largely responsible for choosing the contestants, are currently [[Randy Jackson]] (a music producer), [[Paula Abdul]], a singer, [[Kara DioGuardi]], and [[Simon Cowell]] (owner of the music publishing house Syco). <ref>http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/53/P3QW.html</ref> | The panel of four [[celebrity]] [[judges]], who are largely responsible for choosing the contestants, are currently [[Randy Jackson]] (a music producer), [[Paula Abdul]], a singer, [[Kara DioGuardi]], and [[Simon Cowell]] (owner of the music publishing house Syco). <ref>http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/53/P3QW.html</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:52, December 17, 2009
American Idol is a televised talent show in which a group of singers compete for a recording contract. The winner is given the title of American Idol and It is produced in the United States. The singers are chosen by auditions in several cities throughout the United States. After over one hundred thousand contestants [1] [2] audition in several locations throughout the U.S., a group is chosen by the panel of judges to continue in the competition. These singers will appear on the television show.
The panel of four celebrity judges, who are largely responsible for choosing the contestants, are currently Randy Jackson (a music producer), Paula Abdul, a singer, Kara DioGuardi, and Simon Cowell (owner of the music publishing house Syco). [3]
The show runs for several weeks. Each week viewers are given the opportunity to phone in their vote for their favorite singer during a (typically) 2-hour period following the conclusion of each show. The results are announced the following night, and each week the singer with the least number of votes leaves the show. The group of singers decreases each week, and finally the one singer who remains wins the title of American Idol.
The producers of American Idol adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the U.K. called Pop Idol and X-Factor.
"The charity initiative Idol Gives Back raised $64 million in 2008 for groups including Children's Health Fund and Malaria No More." [4]
The winners to date:
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | Kelly Clarkson |
| Season 2 | Ruben Studdard |
| Season 3 | Fantasia Barrino |
| Season 4 | Carrie Underwood |
| Season 5 | Taylor Hicks |
| Season 6 | Jordin Sparks |
| Season 7 | David Cook |
| Season 8 | Kris Allen |
See also
External Links
References
- ↑ http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/05/simon-cowell-de.html
- ↑ http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/20061220/American_Idol_season6_20061220/20061220/
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/53/P3QW.html
- ↑ Pop culture sings an `American Idol' tune, Lynn Elber, Associated Press, March 8, 2009