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How did Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. rise to fame?
Phillips auditioned for American Idol in Savannah, Georgia. He advanced to the Hollywood rounds, and later to the Las Vegas round.
Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. was voted into the top 13 on American Idol?
On February 23, 2012, Phillips was chosen as one of the Top 25 semi-finalists, and was voted into the Top 13.
Has Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr.'s music won any awards?
Phillips received his first BMI pop music song writing award for Raging Fire.
Has Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. released any albums?
The World from the Side of the Moon is the debut album from American Idol season 11 winner, Phillip Phillips.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. besides fame, appearance on American Idol and musical career?
Phillips has suffered from a congenital kidney condition that produces stones.
Why was Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. taken to a doctor while on American Idol?
After the Top 13 performance night on American Idol, Phillips was taken to a doctor for possible kidney stones.

Question: Did that slow down his career?
Self-contained rewrite: Did kidney stones slow down Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr.'s musical career?