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Changes this season include only airing one episode a week during the final ten. Coca Cola ended their longtime sponsorship of the show and Ford Motor Company maintained a reduced role. The winner of the season also received a recording contract with Big Machine Records.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: How many episodes did American Idol have each week of the top ten?
A: one', '
Q: What drink company ended their relationship with American Idol in season 14?
A: Coca Cola', '
Q: What car company had a relationship with American Idol in season 14?
A: Ford Motor Company', '
Q: What record label had a contract with the winner of American Idols fourteenth season?
A: Big Machine Records', '
Q: Starting this season, how many episodes of Idol aired every week?
A: one', '
Q: Who ended their sponsorship this season?
A: Coca Cola', '
Q: What other company reduced their sponsorship this season?
A: Ford Motor Company', '
Q: This season, the winner won a recording contract with what company?
A: Big Machine Records']
Nick Fradiani won the season, defeating Clark Beckham. By winning, Fradiani became the first winner from the Northeast region. Fradiani released "Beautiful Life" as his coronation single while Beckham released "Champion". Jax, the third place finalist, also released a single called "Forcefield".

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who won American Idols fourteenth season?
A: Nick Fradiani', '
Q: Who came in second on American Idol in season 14?
A: Clark Beckham', '
Q: Who came in third on American Idol in season 14?
A: Jax', '
Q: What was the name of Nick Fradianis victory song?
A: Beautiful Life', '
Q: What song did Jax release after coming in third on American Idol?
A: Forcefield', '
Q: Who won this season of Idol?
A: Nick Fradiani', '
Q: Who was the runner up of Idol?
A: Clark Beckham', "
Q: What was Nick's coronation song?
A: Beautiful Life", "
Q: What was Beckham's first release?
A: Champion", '
Q: Which contestant came in third place?
A: Jax']
Fox announced on May 11, 2015 that the fifteenth season would be the final season of American Idol; as such, the season is expected to have an additional focus on the program's alumni. Ryan Seacrest returns as host, with Harry Connick Jr., Keith Urban, and Jennifer Lopez all returning for their respective third, fourth, and fifth seasons as judges.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did Fox announce the cancellation of American Idol?
A: 2015', '
Q: How many seasons of American Idol have there been?
A: 15', '
Q: How many seasons was Jennifer Lopez a judge on American Idol? 
A: 5', '
Q: What was Keith Urbans role on American Idols fifteenth season?
A: judges', '
Q: Who hosted American Idol in its last season?
A: Ryan Seacrest', '
Q: When did Fox announce that Season 15 would be the final season?
A: May 11, 2015', '
Q: Who is returning as host?
A: Ryan Seacrest']
Since the show's inception in 2002, ten of the fourteen Idol winners, including its first five, have come from the Southern United States. A large number of other notable finalists during the series' run have also hailed from the American South, including Clay Aiken, Kellie Pickler, and Chris Daughtry, who are all from North Carolina. In 2012, an analysis of the 131 contestants who have appeared in the finals of all seasons of the show up to that point found that 48% have some connection to the Southern United States.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: As of 2012, how many finalists did American Idol have? 
A: 131', '
Q: When did American Idol begin? 
A: 2002', '
Q: What region of the United States were American Idols first five winners from? 
A: Southern', '
Q: What state is American Idol contestant Clay Aiken from?
A: North Carolina', '
Q: What state is American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry from? 
A: North Carolina', '
Q: How many Idol winners have come from the southern part of America?
A: ten', '
Q: In addition to Clay Aiken and Kellie Pickler, which other Idol is from North Carolina?
A: Chris Daughtry']
The show itself is popular in the Southern United States, with households in the Southeastern United States 10% more likely to watch American Idol during the eighth season in 2009, and those in the East Central region, such as Kentucky, were 16 percent more likely to tune into the series. Data from Nielsen SoundScan, a music-sales tracking service, showed that of the 47 million CDs sold by Idol contestants through January 2010, 85 percent were by contestants with ties to the American South.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: How many CDs from American Idol contestants had been sold at the beginning of 2010? 
A: 47 million', '
Q: In the same study, how much more likely was someone from Kentucky to tune into the show?
A: 16 percent', '
Q: How many CDS were sold by Idol contestants up to 2010?
A: 47 million', '
Q: Of the CDs sold, how many were by the contestants with southern ties?
A: 85 percent']
Theories given for the success of Southerners on Idol have been: more versatility with musical genres, as the Southern U.S. is home to several music genre scenes; not having as many opportunities to break into the pop music business; text-voting due to the South having the highest percentage of cell-phone only households; and the strong heritage of music and singing, which is notable in the Bible Belt, where it is in church that many people get their start in public singing. Others also suggest that the Southern character of these contestants appeal to the South, as well as local pride. According to season five winner Taylor Hicks, who is from the state of Alabama, "People in the South have a lot of pride ... So, they're adamant about supporting the contestants who do well from their state or region."

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who won season five of American Idol? 
A: Taylor Hicks', '
Q: What state is Taylor Hicks from? 
A: Alabama', '
Q: Where do people in the Southern United States often begin singing? 
A: church', '
Q: Where do a lot of people get their start in singing in the south?
A: church', '
Q: Where is Taylor Hicks from?
A: Alabama']
For five consecutive seasons, starting in season seven, the title was given to a white male who plays the guitar – a trend that Idol pundits call the "White guy with guitar" or "WGWG" factor. Just hours before the season eleven finale, where Phillip Phillips was named the winner, Richard Rushfield, author of the book American Idol: The Untold Story, said, "You have this alliance between young girls and grandmas and they see it, not necessarily as a contest to create a pop star competing on the contemporary radio, but as .... who's the nicest guy in a popularity contest," he says, "And that has led to this dynasty of four, and possibly now five, consecutive, affable, very nice, good-looking white boys."

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What does the acronym WGWG stand for? 
A: White guy with guitar', '
Q: Who won season eleven of American Idol? 
A: Phillip Phillips', '
Q: What is the name of the book written by Richard Rushfield about American Idol? 
A: American Idol: The Untold Story', '
Q: How many seasons in a row were won by caucasian guitar playing males? 
A: five', '
Q: What instrument did the winners for five seasons in a row play?
A: guitar', '
Q: What is the WGWG factor?
A: White guy with guitar', '
Q: Who wrote American Idol: The Untold Story?
A: Richard Rushfield', '
Q: Who was named the winner of Season 11?
A: Phillip Phillips']
The show had been criticized in earlier seasons over the onerous contract contestants had to sign that gave excessive control to 19 Entertainment over their future career, and handed a large part of their future earnings to the management.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What company are contestants required to sign a contract with on American Idol?
A: 19 Entertainment']
Voting results have been a consistent source of controversy. The mechanism of voting had also aroused considerable criticisms, most notably in season two when Ruben Studdard beat Clay Aiken in a close vote, and in season eight, when the massive increase in text votes (100 million more text votes than season 7) fueled the texting controversy. Concerns about power voting have been expressed from the very first season. Since 2004, votes also have been affected to a limited degree by online communities such as DialIdol, Vote for the Worst (closed in 2013), and Vote for the Girls (started 2010).

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Who won season two of American Idol? 
A: Ruben Studdard', '
Q: Who came in second on season two of American Idol? 
A: Clay Aiken', '
Q: What year did Vote for the Worst cease operations? 
A: 2013', '
Q: How many more text votes were there in season eight of American Idol over season seven? 
A: 100 million', '
Q: Which season had the biggest voting controversy?
A: season two', '
Q: Which season had a voting controversy because of a huge increase in text votes?
A: season eight', '
Q: Which voting concern has been present since the first season?
A: power voting', '
Q: When did Vote for the Girls start?
A: 2010', '
Q: When did Vote for the Worst close?
A: 2013']
Idol Gives Back is a special charity event started in season six featuring performances by celebrities and various fund-raising initiatives. This event was also held in seasons seven and nine and has raised nearly $185 million in total.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What is the name of the special that raises money for charities on American Idol?
A: Idol Gives Back', '
Q: How much money has American Idol raised for charity with its Idol Gives Back specials? 
A: $185 million', '
Q: What is the name of the charity that Idol has?
A: Idol Gives Back', '
Q: When was the first Idol Gives Back?
A: season six']
American Idol premiered in June 2002 and became the surprise summer hit show of 2002. The first show drew 9.9 million viewers, giving Fox the best viewing figure for the 8.30 pm spot in over a year. The audience steadily grew, and by finale night, the audience had averaged 23 million, with more than 40 million watching some part of that show. That episode was placed third amongst all age groups, but more importantly it led in the 18–49 demographic, the age group most valued by advertisers.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What year did American Idol being to air on television? 
A: 2002', '
Q: How many people watched the first episode of American Idol? 
A: 9.9 million', '
Q: How many people on average watched the American Idol finale in its first season? 
A: 23 million', '
Q: What season of the year did American Idol first air on television? 
A: summer', '
Q: When did American Idol premiere?
A: June 2002', '
Q: How many people watched the first episode of American Idol?
A: 9.9 million', '
Q: What was the average for viewership by finale night?
A: 23 million']
The growth continued into the next season, starting with a season premiere of 26.5 million. The season attracted an average of 21.7 million viewers, and was placed second overall amongst the 18–49 age group. The finale night when Ruben Studdard won over Clay Aiken was also the highest-rated ever American Idol episode at 38.1 million for the final hour. By season three, the show had become the top show in the 18–49 demographic a position it has held for all subsequent years up to and including season ten, and its competition stages ranked first in the nationwide overall ratings. By season four, American Idol had become the most watched series amongst all viewers on American TV for the first time, with an average viewership of 26.8 million. The show reached its peak in season five with numbers averaging 30.6 million per episode, and season five remains the highest-rated season of the series.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: How many people watched the first episode of American Idols second season? 
A: 26.5 million', '
Q: How many people on average tuned in to watch American Idol in its second season? 
A: 21.7 million', '
Q: What contestant won the second season of American Idol? 
A: Ruben Studdard', '
Q: During what season did American Idol become the highest rated show across all demographics? 
A: season four', '
Q: Which season of American Idol was watched by the most people? 
A: season five', '
Q: How many people watched the second season premiere of American Idol?
A: 26.5 million', '
Q: How many people watched on average for season two?
A: 21.7 million', '
Q: By what season was American Idol the most watched show on TV?
A: four']
Season six premiered with the series' highest-rated debut episode and a few of its succeeding episodes rank among the most watched episodes of American Idol. During this time, many television executives begun to regard the show as a programming force unlike any seen before, as its consistent dominance of up to two hours two or three nights a week exceeded the 30- or 60-minute reach of previous hits such as NBC's The Cosby Show. The show was dubbed "the Death Star", and competing networks often rearranged their schedules in order to minimize losses. However, season six also showed a steady decline in viewership over the course of the season. The season finale saw a drop in ratings of 16% from the previous year. Season six was the first season wherein the average results show rated higher than the competition stages (unlike in the previous seasons), and became the second highest-rated of the series after the preceding season.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Which season premier of American Idol was the most watched?
A: Season six', '
Q: During which season to American Idols rating begin to fall?
A: Season six', '
Q: What did other television networks refer to American Idol as because of its ratings?
A: the Death Star', '
Q: Which television network originally aired The Cosby Show? 
A: NBC', '
Q: Which season premiere was the most watched of all seasons?
A: Season six', '
Q: What was the show called by other networks?
A: the Death Star', '
Q: Season six saw what for the first time in viewership?
A: decline', '
Q: Season six was the first season where what had more viewers?
A: results show']
The loss of viewers continued into season seven. The premiere was down 11% among total viewers, and the results show in which Kristy Lee Cook was eliminated delivered its lowest-rated Wednesday show among the 18–34 demo since the first season in 2002. However, the ratings rebounded for the season seven finale with the excitement over the battle of the Davids, and improved over season six as the series' third most watched finale. The strong finish of season seven also helped Fox become the most watched TV network in the country for the first time since its inception, a first ever in American television history for a non-Big Three major broadcast network. Overall ratings for the season were down 10% from season six, which is in line with the fall in viewership across all networks due in part to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: During which season of American Idol did Fox beat the other networks in ratings for the first time? 
A: season seven', '
Q: Why were television ratings down across the board during American Idols seventh season? 
A: Writers Guild of America strike', '
Q: On what season was Kristy Lee Cook a contestant on American Idol? 
A: season seven', '
Q: Who was eliminated during the lowest rated show since season one?
A: Kristy Lee Cook', "
Q: What was the series' third most watched finale?
A: season seven", '
Q: Because of the rebound in viewers, Fox became what for the first time?
A: the most watched TV network', '
Q: What happened in 2007-2008 that had a drop in viewers for all networks?
A: Writers Guild of America strike']
The declining trend however continued into season eight, as total viewers numbers fell by 5–10% for early episodes compared to season seven, and by 9% for the finale. In season nine, Idol's six-year extended streak of perfection in the ratings was broken, when NBC's coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 beat Idol in the same time slot with 30.1 million viewers over Idol's 18.4 million. Nevertheless, American Idol overall finished its ninth season as the most watched TV series for the sixth year running, breaking the previous record of five consecutive seasons achieved by CBS' All in the Family and NBC's The Cosby Show.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: Which television network aired the Winter Olympics in 2010? 
A: NBC', '
Q: Which television network originally aired All in the Family? 
A: CBS', '
Q: In what year did NBC beat American Idol in the ratings for the first time?
A: 2010', '
Q: What finally beat Idol in the ratings during season nine?
A: 2010 Winter Olympics', '
Q: How many people watched the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 as compared to the 18.4 million who tuned into Idol?
A: 30.1 million', '
Q: At the end of season nine, American Idol remained on top as the most watched show for how many years in a row?
A: six']
In season ten, the total viewer numbers for the first week of shows fell 12–13%, and by up to 23% in the 18–49 demo compared to season nine. Later episodes, however, retained viewers better, and the season ended on a high with a significant increase in viewership for the finale – up 12% for the adults 18–49 demo and a 21% increase in total viewers from the season nine finale. While the overall viewer number has increased this season, its viewer demographics have continued to age year on year – the median age this season was 47.2 compared to a median age of 32.1 in its first season. By the time of the 2010–11 television season, Fox was in its seventh consecutive season of victory overall in the 18–49 demographic ratings in the United States.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What was the average age of American Idols viewers in its first season? 
A: 32.1', '
Q: What was the average age of American Idols viewers in its tenth season? 
A: 47.2', '
Q: What is the median age of viewers this season?
A: 47.2', '
Q: What was the median age for viewers for season one?
A: 32.1']
Season eleven, however, suffered a steep drop in ratings, a drop attributed by some to the arrival of new shows such as The Voice and The X-Factor. The ratings for the first two episodes of season eleven fell 16–21% in overall viewer numbers and 24–27% in the 18/49 demo, while the season finale fell 27% in total viewer number and 30% in the 18-49 demo. The average viewership for the season fell below 20 million viewers the first time since 2003, a drop of 23% in total viewers and 30% in the 18/49 demo. For the first time in eight years, American Idol lost the leading position in both the total viewers number and the 18/49 demo, coming in second to NBC Sunday Night Football, although the strengths of Idol in its second year in the Wednesday-Thursday primetime slots helped Fox achieve the longest period of 18-49 demographic victory in the Nielsen ratings, standing at 8 straight years from 2004 to 2012.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: For how many years was American Idol the top rated show on television? 
A: eight', '
Q: What program saw more viewers than American Idol this season?
A: Sunday Night Football', '
Q: How long did Fox reign in the 18-49 demographics in the Nielsen ratings?
A: eight years']
The loss of viewers continued into season 12, which saw the show hitting a number of series low in the 18-49 demo. The finale had 7.2 million fewer viewers than the previous season, and saw a drop of 44% in the 18-49 demo. The season viewers averaged at 13.3 million, a drop of 24% from the previous season. The thirteenth season suffered a huge decline in the 18–49 demographic, a drop of 28% from the twelfth season, and American Idol lost its Top 10 position in the Nielsen ratings by the end of the 2013–14 television season for the first time since its entry to the rankings in 2003 as a result, although the entire series to date had not yet been dropped from the Nielsen Top 30 rankings since its inception in 2002.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: How many people on average watched season 12 of American Idol? 
A: 13.3 million', '
Q: During which season did American Idol fall out of the top ten shows in ratings? 
A: 13', '
Q: When did American Idol first air on television? 
A: 2002', '
Q: The season finale for season 12 had how many fewer viewers than season 11?
A: 7.2 million', '
Q: How many viewers watched on average this season?
A: 13.3 million']
The continuing decline influenced further changes for season 14, including the loss of Coca-Cola as the show's major sponsor, and a decision to only broadcast one, two-hour show per week during the top 12 rounds (with results from the previous week integrated into the performance show, rather than having a separate results show). On May 11, 2015, prior to the fourteenth season finale, Fox announced that the fifteenth season of American Idol would be its last. Despite these changes, the show's ratings would decline more sharply. The fourteenth season finale was the lowest-rated finale ever, with an average of only 8.03 million viewers watching the finale.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What drink company ended its relationship with American Idol during season 14?
A: Coca-Cola', '
Q: How many people watched American Idols finale in season 14?
A: 8.03 million', '
Q: After what season will American Idol be cancelled? 
A: 15', "
Q: When did Fox announce the following season would be Idol's last?
A: May 11, 2015", '
Q: How many people watched the season 14 finale?
A: 8.03 million']
The enormous success of the show and the revenue it generated was transformative for Fox Broadcasting Company. American Idol and fellow competing shows Survivor and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire were altogether credited for expanding reality television programming in the United States in the 1990s and 2000s, and Idol became the most watched non-scripted primetime television series for almost a decade, from 2003 to 2012, breaking records on U.S. television (dominated by drama shows and sitcoms in the preceding decades).

Questions and answers:
['
Q: For how many years was American Idol the highest rated reality show on television?
A: 9']
The show pushed Fox to become the number one U.S. TV network amongst adults 18–49, the key demographic coveted by advertisers, for an unprecedented eight consecutive years by 2012. Its success also helped lift the ratings of other shows that were scheduled around it such as House and Bones, and Idol, for years, had become Fox's strongest platform primetime television program for promoting eventual hit shows of the 2010s (of the same network) such as Glee and New Girl. The show, its creator Simon Fuller claimed, "saved Fox".

Questions and answers:
['
Q: For how many years was Fox the highest rated network with young adults because of American Idol? 
A: 8', '
Q: What television network originally aired the show Glee?
A: Fox', '
Q: What television network originally aired the show House? 
A: Fox', '
Q: Who created American Idol? 
A: Simon Fuller']
The show's massive success in the mid-2000s and early 2010s spawned a number of imitating singing-competition shows, such as Rock Star, Nashville Star, The Voice, Rising Star, The Sing-Off, and The X Factor. Its format also served as a blueprint for non-singing TV shows such as Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, most of which contribute to the current highly competitive reality TV landscape on American television.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What dancing show featuring celebrities has been helped by American Idol?
A: Dancing with the Stars', '
Q: What is another singing show similar to American Idol? 
A: The Voice']
As one of the most successful shows on U.S. television history, American Idol has a strong impact not just on television, but also in the wider world of entertainment. It helped create a number of highly successful recording artists, such as Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood, as well as others of varying notability.

Questions and answers:
['
Q: What show helped launched the career of Kelly Clarkson? 
A: American Idol', '
Q: What show helped launched the career of Carrie Underwood? 
A: American Idol', '
Q: What show helped launched the career of Daughtry? 
A: American Idol']