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The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Connick, Jr. joined Urban on the panel. Also, Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick were replaced as executive producers by Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Pragger. Bill DeRonde replaced Warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while Louis J. Horvitz replaced Gregg Gelfand as a director of the show.

Q1: What year did season 13 of American Idol first air?
A1: 2014
Q2: Who was the host of American idol in its thirteenth season?
A2: Ryan Seacrest
Q3: What new role did Randy Jackson assume during American Idols thirteenth season?
A3: in-mentor
Q4: Who directed the thirteenth season of American Idol?
A4: Gregg Gelfand
Q5: When did season 13 premiere?
A5: January 15, 2014
Q6: Who was the mentor this season?
A6: Randy Jackson
Q7: Which former judge came back to the judges' panel this season?
A7: Jennifer Lopez
Q8: Which former mentor joined the judges' panel this season?
A8: Harry Connick, Jr.
Q9: Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic, and Evan Pragger replaced which two executives?
A9: Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick
This was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. In the Top 8, Sam Woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. The 500th episode of the series was the Top 3 performance night.

Q1: Which contestant was saved by the judges after getting the least votes on season 13 of American Idol?
A1: Sam Woolf
Q2: At what point in season 13 did American Idol air its 500th show?
A2: Top 3 performance night
Q3: Contestants could perform what in the final rounds for the first time ever?
A3: songs they wrote themselves
Q4: Who received the Judges' Save this season?
A4: Sam Woolf
Q5: When did the judges use their save on Woolf?
A5: Top 8
Q6: What episode was the 500th of the entire series?
A6: Top 3 performance night
Caleb Johnson was named the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as the runner-up. Johnson released "As Long as You Love Me" as his coronation single while Irene released "We Are One".

Q1: Who won season 13 of American Idol?
A1: Caleb Johnson
Q2: Who came in second on season 13 of American Idol?
A2: Jena Irene
Q3: What song did Caleb Johnson first release after winning American Idol?
A3: As Long as You Love Me
Q4: What song did Jena Irene release after coming in second on American Idol?
A4: We Are One
Q5: Who won this season of Idol?
A5: Caleb Johnson
Q6: Who was the runner up this season?
A6: Jena Irene
Q7: What was Johnson's coronation song?
A7: As Long as You Love Me
Q8: What was Irene's coronation song?
A8: We Are One
The fourteenth season premiered on January 7, 2015. Ryan Seacrest returned to host, while Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. returned for their respective fourth, third and second seasons as judges. Eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert filled in for Urban during the New York City auditions. Randy Jackson did not return as the in-house mentor for this season.

Q1: What year did American Idol first air its fourteenth season?
A1: 2015
Q2: Who was the host of American Idol in its fourteenth season?
A2: Ryan Seacrest
Q3: Which former contestant replaced Keith Urban for auditions in New York City?
A3: Adam Lambert
Q4: What was Keith Urbans position on American Idol in its fourteenth season?
A4: judges
Q5: Who did not come back as a mentor in season 14?
A5: Randy Jackson
Q6: When did season 14 premiere?
A6: January 7, 2015
Q7: Who took Urban's spot at the New York auditions?
A7: Adam Lambert
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.

Q1: How many episodes did American Idol have each week of the top ten?
A1: one
Q2: What drink company ended their relationship with American Idol in season 14?
A2: Coca Cola
Q3: What car company had a relationship with American Idol in season 14?
A3: Ford Motor Company
Q4: What record label had a contract with the winner of American Idols fourteenth season?
A4: Big Machine Records
Q5: Starting this season, how many episodes of Idol aired every week?
A5: one
Q6: Who ended their sponsorship this season?
A6: Coca Cola
Q7: What other company reduced their sponsorship this season?
A7: Ford Motor Company
Q8: This season, the winner won a recording contract with what company?
A8: 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".

Q1: Who won American Idols fourteenth season?
A1: Nick Fradiani
Q2: Who came in second on American Idol in season 14?
A2: Clark Beckham
Q3: Who came in third on American Idol in season 14?
A3: Jax
Q4: What was the name of Nick Fradianis victory song?
A4: Beautiful Life
Q5: What song did Jax release after coming in third on American Idol?
A5: Forcefield
Q6: Who won this season of Idol?
A6: Nick Fradiani
Q7: Who was the runner up of Idol?
A7: Clark Beckham
Q8: What was Nick's coronation song?
A8: Beautiful Life
Q9: What was Beckham's first release?
A9: Champion
Q10: Which contestant came in third place?
A10: 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.

Q1: What year did Fox announce the cancellation of American Idol?
A1: 2015
Q2: How many seasons of American Idol have there been?
A2: 15
Q3: How many seasons was Jennifer Lopez a judge on American Idol?
A3: 5
Q4: What was Keith Urbans role on American Idols fifteenth season?
A4: judges
Q5: Who hosted American Idol in its last season?
A5: Ryan Seacrest
Q6: When did Fox announce that Season 15 would be the final season?
A6: May 11, 2015
Q7: Who is returning as host?
A7: 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.

Q1: As of 2012, how many finalists did American Idol have?
A1: 131
Q2: When did American Idol begin?
A2: 2002
Q3: What region of the United States were American Idols first five winners from?
A3: Southern
Q4: What state is American Idol contestant Clay Aiken from?
A4: North Carolina
Q5: What state is American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry from?
A5: North Carolina
Q6: How many Idol winners have come from the southern part of America?
A6: ten
Q7: In addition to Clay Aiken and Kellie Pickler, which other Idol is from North Carolina?
A7: 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.

Q1: How many CDs from American Idol contestants had been sold at the beginning of 2010?
A1: 47 million
Q2: In the same study, how much more likely was someone from Kentucky to tune into the show?
A2: 16 percent
Q3: How many CDS were sold by Idol contestants up to 2010?
A3: 47 million
Q4: Of the CDs sold, how many were by the contestants with southern ties?
A4: 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."

Q1: Who won season five of American Idol?
A1: Taylor Hicks
Q2: What state is Taylor Hicks from?
A2: Alabama
Q3: Where do people in the Southern United States often begin singing?
A3: church
Q4: Where do a lot of people get their start in singing in the south?
A4: church
Q5: Where is Taylor Hicks from?
A5: 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."

Q1: What does the acronym WGWG stand for?
A1: White guy with guitar
Q2: Who won season eleven of American Idol?
A2: Phillip Phillips
Q3: What is the name of the book written by Richard Rushfield about American Idol?
A3: American Idol: The Untold Story
Q4: How many seasons in a row were won by caucasian guitar playing males?
A4: five
Q5: What instrument did the winners for five seasons in a row play?
A5: guitar
Q6: What is the WGWG factor?
A6: White guy with guitar
Q7: Who wrote American Idol: The Untold Story?
A7: Richard Rushfield
Q8: Who was named the winner of Season 11?
A8: 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.

Q1: What company are contestants required to sign a contract with on American Idol?
A1: 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).

Q1: Who won season two of American Idol?
A1: Ruben Studdard
Q2: Who came in second on season two of American Idol?
A2: Clay Aiken
Q3: What year did Vote for the Worst cease operations?
A3: 2013
Q4: How many more text votes were there in season eight of American Idol over season seven?
A4: 100 million
Q5: Which season had the biggest voting controversy?
A5: season two
Q6: Which season had a voting controversy because of a huge increase in text votes?
A6: season eight
Q7: Which voting concern has been present since the first season?
A7: power voting
Q8: When did Vote for the Girls start?
A8: 2010
Q9: When did Vote for the Worst close?
A9: 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.

Q1: What is the name of the special that raises money for charities on American Idol?
A1: Idol Gives Back
Q2: How much money has American Idol raised for charity with its Idol Gives Back specials?
A2: $185 million
Q3: What is the name of the charity that Idol has?
A3: Idol Gives Back
Q4: When was the first Idol Gives Back?
A4: 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.

Q1: What year did American Idol being to air on television?
A1: 2002
Q2: How many people watched the first episode of American Idol?
A2: 9.9 million
Q3: How many people on average watched the American Idol finale in its first season?
A3: 23 million
Q4: What season of the year did American Idol first air on television?
A4: summer
Q5: When did American Idol premiere?
A5: June 2002
Q6: How many people watched the first episode of American Idol?
A6: 9.9 million
Q7: What was the average for viewership by finale night?
A7: 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.

Q1: How many people watched the first episode of American Idols second season?
A1: 26.5 million
Q2: How many people on average tuned in to watch American Idol in its second season?
A2: 21.7 million
Q3: What contestant won the second season of American Idol?
A3: Ruben Studdard
Q4: During what season did American Idol become the highest rated show across all demographics?
A4: season four
Q5: Which season of American Idol was watched by the most people?
A5: season five
Q6: How many people watched the second season premiere of American Idol?
A6: 26.5 million
Q7: How many people watched on average for season two?
A7: 21.7 million
Q8: By what season was American Idol the most watched show on TV?
A8: 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.

Q1: Which season premier of American Idol was the most watched?
A1: Season six
Q2: During which season to American Idols rating begin to fall?
A2: Season six
Q3: What did other television networks refer to American Idol as because of its ratings?
A3: the Death Star
Q4: Which television network originally aired The Cosby Show?
A4: NBC
Q5: Which season premiere was the most watched of all seasons?
A5: Season six
Q6: What was the show called by other networks?
A6: the Death Star
Q7: Season six saw what for the first time in viewership?
A7: decline
Q8: Season six was the first season where what had more viewers?
A8: 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.

Q1: During which season of American Idol did Fox beat the other networks in ratings for the first time?
A1: season seven
Q2: Why were television ratings down across the board during American Idols seventh season?
A2: Writers Guild of America strike
Q3: On what season was Kristy Lee Cook a contestant on American Idol?
A3: season seven
Q4: Who was eliminated during the lowest rated show since season one?
A4: Kristy Lee Cook
Q5: What was the series' third most watched finale?
A5: season seven
Q6: Because of the rebound in viewers, Fox became what for the first time?
A6: the most watched TV network
Q7: What happened in 2007-2008 that had a drop in viewers for all networks?
A7: 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.

Q1: Which television network aired the Winter Olympics in 2010?
A1: NBC
Q2: Which television network originally aired All in the Family?
A2: CBS
Q3: In what year did NBC beat American Idol in the ratings for the first time?
A3: 2010
Q4: What finally beat Idol in the ratings during season nine?
A4: 2010 Winter Olympics
Q5: How many people watched the 2010 Winter Olympics on February 17 as compared to the 18.4 million who tuned into Idol?
A5: 30.1 million
Q6: At the end of season nine, American Idol remained on top as the most watched show for how many years in a row?
A6: 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.

Q1: What was the average age of American Idols viewers in its first season?
A1: 32.1
Q2: What was the average age of American Idols viewers in its tenth season?
A2: 47.2
Q3: What is the median age of viewers this season?
A3: 47.2
Q4: What was the median age for viewers for season one?
A4: 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.

Q1: For how many years was American Idol the top rated show on television?
A1: eight
Q2: What program saw more viewers than American Idol this season?
A2: Sunday Night Football
Q3: How long did Fox reign in the 18-49 demographics in the Nielsen ratings?
A3: 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.

Q1: How many people on average watched season 12 of American Idol?
A1: 13.3 million
Q2: During which season did American Idol fall out of the top ten shows in ratings?
A2: 13
Q3: When did American Idol first air on television?
A3: 2002
Q4: The season finale for season 12 had how many fewer viewers than season 11?
A4: 7.2 million
Q5: How many viewers watched on average this season?
A5: 13.3 million