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Ruben Studdard emerged as the winner, beating Clay Aiken by a small margin. Out of a total of 24 million votes, Studdard finished just 134,000 votes ahead of Aiken. This slim margin of victory was controversial due to the large number of calls that failed to get through. In an interview prior to season five, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe indicated that Aiken had led the fan voting from the wildcard week onward until the finale.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who was the season two winner of American Idol?
A: Ruben Studdard', '
Q: How many votes were cast during the final week?
A: 24 million', '
Q: Who was the runner up on season two of American Idol?
A: Clay Aiken', '
Q: How many votes did Ruben Studdard win by?
A: 134,000', '
Q: What was the name of the shows executive producer?
A: Nigel Lythgoe', '
Q: Who won season two?
A: Ruben Studdard', '
Q: Who was the runner up for season two?
A: Clay Aiken', '
Q: How many more votes did Studdard have at the finale?
A: 134,000', '
Q: How many votes were cast for the finale?
A: 24 million', '
Q: Who did Nigel Lythgoe say was a fan favorite for the majority of the season?
A: Clay Aiken']
Both finalists found success after the show, but Aiken out-performed Studdard's coronation song "Flying Without Wings" with his single release from the show "This Is the Night", as well as in their subsequent album releases. The fourth-place finisher Josh Gracin also enjoyed some success as a country singer.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What is the first song that Ruben Studdard released after winning American Idol?
A: Flying Without Wings', '
Q: What contestant came in fourth on season two of American Idol?
A: Josh Gracin', '
Q: What song did Clay Aiken first release after losing American Idol?
A: This Is the Night', "
Q: What was the name of Studdard's coronation song?
A: Flying Without Wings", "
Q: What was Aiken's single release named?
A: This Is the Night", '
Q: Which of the final two had more success with his first album?
A: Aiken', '
Q: Who finished fourth on season two?
A: Josh Gracin']
Season three premiered on January 19, 2004. One of the most talked-about contestants during the audition process was William Hung whose off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" received widespread attention. His exposure on Idol landed him a record deal and surprisingly he became the third best-selling singer from that season.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did the third season of American Idol first air?
A: 2004', '
Q: Which contestant was best known for his bad audition of "She Bangs"?
A: William Hung', '
Q: Which contestant sold more albums than all except two from season three of American Idol?
A: William Hung', '
Q: When did season three premiere?
A: January 19, 2004', '
Q: Which contestant sang an off-key "She Bangs"?
A: William Hung', '
Q: Which contestant was number three in sales from season three?
A: William Hung']
Much media attention on the season had been focused on the three black singers, Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson, dubbed the Three Divas. All three unexpectedly landed on the bottom three on the top seven result show, with Hudson controversially eliminated. Elton John, who was one of the mentors that season, called the results of the votes "incredibly racist". The prolonged stays of John Stevens and Jasmine Trias in the finals, despite negative comments from the judges, had aroused resentment, so much so that John Stevens reportedly received a death threat, which he dismissed as a joke 'blown out of proportion'.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What were the three black female contestants on season three of American Idol commonly referred to as?
A: the Three Divas', '
Q: Which contestant was eliminated during the week of the top seven?
A: Jennifer Hudson', '
Q: What famous singer made claims of racism after Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from American Idol?
A: Elton John', '
Q: Which season three contestant on American Idol was the recipient of reported death threats?
A: John Stevens', '
Q: What were Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson called?
A: the Three Divas', '
Q: Which of the three was eliminated?
A: Jennifer Hudson', '
Q: Who said that the results were racist?
A: Elton John', '
Q: Which contestant reportedly received a death threat on the show?
A: John Stevens']
The performance of "Summertime" by Barrino, later known simply as "Fantasia", at Top 8 was widely praised, and Simon Cowell considered it as his favorite Idol moment in the nine seasons he was on the show. Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo were the last two finalists, and Fantasia was crowned as the winner. Fantasia released as her coronation single "I Believe", a song co-written by season one finalist Tamyra Gray, and DeGarmo released "Dreams". Fantasia went on to gain some successes as a recording artist, while Hudson, who placed seventh, became the only Idol contestant so far to win both an Academy Award and a Grammy.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who was the runner up on the third season of American Idol?
A: Diana DeGarmo', '
Q: What was the name of the first single that Fantasia released after winning American Idol?
A: I Believe', '
Q: What was the first song released by Diana DeGarmo after coming in second on American Idol?
A: Dreams', '
Q: What song did Fantasia sing on the Top 8 show?
A: Summertime', "
Q: Who has said that Barrino's rendition of Summertime has been his top moment of all seasons?
A: Simon Cowell", '
Q: Who were the final two contestants?
A: Fantasia and Diana DeGarmo', '
Q: Who was declared the season winner?
A: Fantasia', "
Q: What was Fantasia's coronation song?
A: I Believe"]
The top 12 finalists originally included Mario Vazquez, but he dropped out citing 'personal reasons' and was replaced by Nikko Smith. Later, an employee of Freemantle Media, which produces the show, sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming that he was dismissed after complaining about lewd behavior by Vazquez toward him during the show.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who got a spot in the top 12 after Mario Vasquez dropped out?
A: Nikko Smith', '
Q: Who replaced Vasquez as a finalist?
A: Nikko Smith', '
Q: What company produces the show?
A: Freemantle Media', '
Q: A former employee states he was fired after complaining about which finalist?
A: Vazquez']
During the top 11 week, due to a mix-up with the contestants' telephone number, voting was repeated on what was normally the result night, with the result reveal postponed until the following night.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: During what week was there a problem with voting?
A: top 11 week', '
Q: When did the results show happen?
A: the following night']
In May 2005, Carrie Underwood was announced the winner, with Bice the runner-up. Both Underwood and Bice released the coronation song "Inside Your Heaven". Underwood has since sold 65 million records worldwide, and become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S., selling over 14 million albums copies in the U.S. and has more  Underwood has won seven Grammy Awards, the most Grammys by an "American Idol" alumnus.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did Carrie Underwood win American Idol?
A: 2005', '
Q: How many record has Carrie Underwood sold since winning American Idol?
A: 65 million', '
Q: What was the first song released by Carrie Underwood after winning American Idol? 
A: Inside Your Heaven', '
Q: Which American Idol contestant has won the biggest number of Grammy Awards?
A: Carrie Underwood', '
Q: When was the winner declared?
A: May 2005', '
Q: Who was the winner of this season?
A: Carrie Underwood', '
Q: What song did the two finalists release?
A: Inside Your Heaven', '
Q: How many records has Underwood sold in America?
A: 14 million']
Season five began on January 17, 2006. It remains the highest-rated season in the show's run so far. Two of the more prominent contestants during the Hollywood round were the Brittenum twins who were later disqualified for identity theft.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Which season of American Idol stands out for having the highest ratings?
A: Season five', '
Q: Which two contestants were removed from the show for accusations of identity theft?
A: the Brittenum twins', '
Q: Which season has been the highest rated of all American Idol seasons?
A: Season five', '
Q: When did season five premiere?
A: January 17, 2006', '
Q: Which two contestants were kicked off the show for identity theft?
A: the Brittenum twins']
Chris Daughtry's performance of Fuel's "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" on the show was widely praised and led to an invitation to join the band as Fuel's new lead singer, an invitation he declined. His performance of Live's version of "I Walk the Line" was well received by the judges but later criticized in some quarters for not crediting the arrangement to Live. He was eliminated at the top four in a shocking result.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Which contestant did the band Fuel ask to be their new lead singer?
A: Chris Daughtry', '
Q: Which season five contestant caused controversy with their performance of I Walk the Line?
A: Chris Daughtry', '
Q: Which contestant was surprisingly eliminated during the week of the top four?
A: Chris Daughtry', '
Q: Who performed a Fuel song on this season?
A: Chris Daughtry', '
Q: Fuel asked Chris Daughtry to become what?
A: lead singer', '
Q: Who was eliminated in the Top 4 show?
A: Chris Daughtry', '
Q: Which song performance did he receive both praise and criticism for?
A: I Walk the Line', '
Q: Why did he receive criticism for I Walk the Line
A: not crediting the arrangement to Live']
On May 30, 2006, Taylor Hicks was named American Idol, with Katharine McPhee the runner-up. "Do I Make You Proud" was released as Hicks' first single and McPhee's was "My Destiny".

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who was the winner American Idol in 2006?
A: Taylor Hicks', '
Q: What was the name of the first song that Taylor Hicks released after winning American Idol?
A: Do I Make You Proud', '
Q: What was the first song that Katherine McPhee released after coming in second on American Idol?
A: My Destiny', '
Q: When was the winner announced?
A: May 30, 2006', '
Q: Who was the winner for this season?
A: Taylor Hicks', "
Q: What was Hick's debut single?
A: Do I Make You Proud", "
Q: What was McPhee's first single?
A: My Destiny"]
Despite being eliminated earlier in the season, Chris Daughtry (as lead of the band Daughtry) became the most successful recording artist from this season. Other contestants, such as Hicks, McPhee, Bucky Covington, Mandisa, Kellie Pickler, and Elliott Yamin have had varying levels of success.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Which season five contestant has had the most success after the show?
A: Chris Daughtry', '
Q: What is the name if the band that has Chris Daughtry as its lead singer?
A: Daughtry', '
Q: Who was the most successful artist from this season?
A: Chris Daughtry', '
Q: What band does Chris Daughtry sing for?
A: Daughtry']
Season six began on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. The premiere drew a massive audience of 37.3 million viewers, peaking in the last half hour with more than 41 million viewers.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did the sixth season of American Idol first air?
A: 2007', '
Q: How many people watched the season premiere of American Idol in 2007?
A: 37.3 million', '
Q: When did season six premiere?
A: January 16, 2007', '
Q: How many overall viewers did the first show of the season generate?
A: 37.3 million']
Teenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on April 18, Sanjaya was voted off.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who was the most discussed singer in American Idols sixth season?
A: Sanjaya Malakar', '
Q: What celebrity asked his fans to vote for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?
A: Howard Stern', '
Q: What is the name of the blog that tried to rally votes for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol?
A: Vote for the Worst', '
Q: What date was Sanjaya Malakar eliminated on American Idol?
A: April 18', '
Q: What season six American Idol contestant was known for his strange hairstyles?
A: Sanjaya Malakar', '
Q: Which contestant was talked about more than any other this season?
A: Sanjaya Malakar', '
Q: What was the main reason Sanjaya garnered such attention?
A: hair', '
Q: Which weblog helped Sanjaya survive elimination week over and over again?
A: Vote for the Worst', '
Q: Which shock jock urged people to vote for Sanjaya?
A: Howard Stern', '
Q: When was Sanjaya eliminated? 
A: April 18']
This season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What was the name of the charity event on season six of American Idol?
A: Idol Gives Back', '
Q: How much money did the Idol Gives Back event raise in 2007?
A: $76 million', '
Q: What singer came in third on the sixth season of American Idol?
A: Melinda Doolittle', '
Q: What was the charity event that occurred this season?
A: Idol Gives Back', '
Q: Which two contestants were eliminated the following week?
A: Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson', '
Q: Who was eliminated on the Top 3 show?
A: Melinda Doolittle']
In the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who was the winner of American Idols sixth season?
A: Jordin Sparks', '
Q: Who came in second on season six of American Idol?
A: Blake Lewis', '
Q: On what date did American Idol air its season six finale?
A: May 23', '
Q: When was the finale aired?
A: May 23', '
Q: Which contestant won the season?
A: Jordin Sparks', '
Q: Who was the runner up?
A: Blake Lewis']
Season four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first season. The age limit was raised to 28 in this season, and among those who benefited from this new rule were Constantine Maroulis and Bo Bice, the two rockers of the show.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did season four of American Idol first air?
A: 2005', '
Q: How many contestants auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol?
A: over 100,000', '
Q: What was the oldest that you could be to qualify as a contestant on the fourth season of American Idol?
A: 28', '
Q: What  was the first full season of American Idol to air in high definition?
A: Season four', '
Q: In which season was Bo Bice a contestant on American Idol?
A: Season four', '
Q: When did season four premiere?
A: January 18, 2005', '
Q: Season four was the first full season to be aired in what?
A: high definition', '
Q: How many people auditioned to be on American Idol?
A: over 100,000', '
Q: What was the maximum age a contestant could be starting this season?
A: 28']
This season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the "coronation song". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, "This Is My Now", was performed by both finalists during the finale and released by Sparks on May 24, 2007.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: In what year did American Idol begin a contest to decide the winners single?
A: 2007', '
Q: What is the first song released by Jordin Sparks after winning American Idol?
A: This Is My Now', '
Q: How was "This is My Now" decided as the first single for the American Idol winner in 2007?
A: public vote', '
Q: Which contest started during this season?
A: American Idol Songwriter contest', '
Q: Fans could vote for what during this contest?
A: coronation song', '
Q: Of the thousands of songs entered, how many were the public able to vote for?
A: 20', '
Q: What song won the contest?
A: This Is My Now', '
Q: When did Sparks release her version of the song?
A: May 24, 2007']
Season seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior recording contracts. Contestant David Hernandez also attracted some attention due to his past employment as a stripper.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did season seven of American Idol first air?
A: 2008', '
Q: Which season seven contestant had worked as a stripper before his time on American Idol?
A: David Hernandez', '
Q: Which contestant was talked about most for having a record deal before being a contestant on American Idol?
A: Carly Smithson', '
Q: When did season seven premiere?
A: January 15, 2008', '
Q: Which contestant drew attention because he was a former stripper?
A: David Hernandez', '
Q: Why did many of the contestants draw the attention of the media?
A: professional status', '
Q: Which contestant garnered the most attention because of a prior recording contract?
A: Carly Smithson']
For the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of "Billie Jean" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to be David Cook's own even though the performance was introduced as Cornell's version. Cornell himself said he was 'flattered' and praised David Cook's performance. David Cook was taken to the hospital after the top-nine performance show due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What song did David Cook sing on American Idol during the week of the top ten?
A: Billie Jean', '
Q: Which American Idol contestant was hospitalized after singing during the week of the top nine?
A: David Cook', '
Q: Who arranged the version of "Billie Jean" that David Cook performed on American Idol?
A: Chris Cornell', '
Q: On what date did the American Idol finals begin?
A: March 11, 2008', '
Q: When did American Idol showcase a new set and stage?
A: March 11, 2008', "
Q: Which arrangement was used for Cook's version of Billie Jean?
A: Chris Cornell", '
Q: Who was taken to the hospital after the top nine show?
A: David Cook']
David Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of "Hallelujah" also received considerable attention, and it propelled Jeff Buckley's version of the song to the top of the Billboard digital song chart. This was the first season in which contestants' recordings were released onto iTunes after their performances, and although sales information was not released so as not to prejudice the contest, leaked information indicated that contestants' songs frequently reached the top of iTunes sales charts.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Which contestant sang "Imagine" on season seven of American Idol?
A: David Archuleta', '
Q: In which season of American Idol did Jennifer Lopez become a judge?
A: season ten', '
Q: What song did Jason Castro receive praise for singing during the semi-finals on American Idol?
A: Hallelujah', '
Q: Whose recording of Hallelujah became successful again after being performed on American Idol?
A: Jeff Buckley', '
Q: On what digital platform were contestants performances released to after airing on American Idol?
A: iTunes', '
Q: Which David Archuletta cover was thought to be the best of the season by many?
A: John Lennon\'s "Imagine"', "
Q: Who said it Archuletta's rendition is one that she will never forget?
A: Jennifer Lopez", '
Q: Which finalist sang "Hallelujah" during the semi-finals?
A: Jason Castro', "
Q: Castro's performance sent which singer's version to the top of a Billboard chart?
A: Jeff Buckley", "
Q: For the first time, recordings of the contestant's songs could be purchased where?
A: iTunes"]
The finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who won season seven of American Idol?
A: David Cook', '
Q: Who was the first Rock and Roll artist to win American Idol?
A: David Cook', '
Q: When was the winner announced?
A: May 21, 2008', '
Q: Who was the winner?
A: David Cook']
The American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the "coronation song". The winning song, "The Time of My Life", was recorded by David Cook and released on May 22, 2008.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What was the name of the first song released by David Cook after winning American Idol?
A: The Time of My Life', '
Q: How was the winning single chose on season seven of American Idol?
A: The American Idol Songwriter contest', '
Q: What year did David Cook release the single, "The Time of My Life"?
A: 2008', '
Q: What was the coronation song?
A: The Time of My Life', '
Q: When did Cook release his version of The Time of My Life?
A: May 22, 2008']
Season eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did the eighth season of American Idol first air?
A: 2009', '
Q: Which contestant from season eight suffered the loss of a spouse?
A: Danny Gokey', '
Q: What was Mike Darnells position at Fox in 2009?
A: president of alternative programming', '
Q: What month did American Idol begin airing its eighth season?
A: January', '
Q: When did season eight premiere?
A: January 13, 2009', '
Q: Who was the president of alternative programming at Fox?
A: Mike Darnell', '
Q: Which contestant received a lot of attention because of his widowhood?
A: Danny Gokey']
In the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak Theatre for 2009 and was also extended to two weeks. Idol Gives Back was canceled for this season due to the global recession at the time.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who was brought in as a new judge during American Idols eighth season?
A: Kara DioGuardi', '
Q: How long did the Hollywood round air for in season eight of American Idol?
A: two weeks', '
Q: What show did Nigel Lythgoe leave American Idol to produce?
A: So You Think You Can Dance', '
Q: What venue hosted the Hollywood round on American Idol for the first time in 2009?
A: the Kodak Theatre', '
Q: Why did American Idol choose not to have its Idol Gives Back special in 2009?
A: the global recession', '
Q: How many judges were on the panel for this season?
A: four', '
Q: Which judge joined the panel?
A: Kara DioGuardi', '
Q: Nigel Lythgoe quit the show to focus on what other show?
A: So You Think You Can Dance', '
Q: Where was the Hollywood round moved to?
A: Kodak Theatre', '
Q: What was canceled for this year of Idol?
A: Idol Gives Back']