American Idol

He was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003 and was a judge on Australia's The X Factor between 2010 and 2012.

As an award-winning music artist, iconic performer, and adored television personality.

While most well-known for his electric onstage musical performances, Jimmie Allen’s keen ability to tell inspiring and thought-provoking stories is unparalleled

Kimberly Caldwell, knew where she belonged at the early age of just five years old when she graduated from performing on the coffee table to talent shows and Texas pageants.  At age…

Sitting outside a Nashville coffee shop soaking up the sunshine on a golden Indian summer afternoon, David Cook wears the contented smile of an artist in the midst of a…

From 16-year-old high-school dropout and EMI mailboy to world-famous record producer and notorious TV personality, Simon Cowells success is the fruit of decades of hard work, an uncanny knack for…

Tony Cowell is a journalist, older stepbrother of Simon Cowell and the author of I Hate to Be Rude But . . . and Is It Me or Is Everyone…

Chris Daughtry, lead vocalist of the multi-platinum band Daughtry. Chris Daughtry was the fourth-place contestant on the fifth season of "American Idol" and was eliminated on May 10, 2006. Since…

A Michigan native who grew up listening to country and R&B music, Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol.…

American Idol was launched in 2002, following the success of "Pop Idol" in the UK the previous year. Brainchild of music impressario Simon Cowell, the show features auditions open to…

For Randy Jackson, life is about taking chances. This fearless and forward-thinking mentality has guided him from musician, songwriter, and Grammy Award-winning producer to revered record-industry executive, business entrepreneur, best-selling…

Since becoming American Idol's youngest male winner in 2011, as well as the show's first country male winner, Garner.

Ryan Seacrest holds preeminent positions in nationally syndicated radio and local radio, as well as broadcast and cable television.

Brianna Taylor, a reality show personality, singer and songwriter, having appeared on both the fifth season of American Idol and The Real World: Hollywood.

Carrie Underwood emerged from the promise of her 2005 American Idol win to become a true multi-format.