Conversation so far:
When was the debut of Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr.'s music career?
After winning American Idol, Phillips went on the American Idol LIVE Tour from July to September with the rest of the Top 10 finishers of season 11.
What did Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. do at the start of a musical career?
He performed the National Anthem at the opening game of the 2012 World Series on October 24, 2012.
What other success did Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. have besides American Idol?
In January 2018, Phillips appeared in an episode of Hawaii Five-0, playing a diamond smuggler.

Question: Did he try any other contest?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. try any other contest other than American Idol?