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American_Idol

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.

Question: Which song performance did he receive both praise and criticism for?
Answer: I Walk the Line
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who has said that Barrino's rendition of Summertime has been his top moment of all seasons?
Answer: Simon Cowell
American_Idol

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.

Question: Why did he receive criticism for I Walk the Line
Answer: not crediting the arrangement to Live
American_Idol

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.

Question: Which two contestants were eliminated the following week?
Answer: Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who was the most successful artist from this season?
Answer: Chris Daughtry
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who was eliminated on the Top 3 show?
Answer: Melinda Doolittle
American_Idol

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.

Question: What band does Chris Daughtry sing for?
Answer: Daughtry
American_Idol

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'.

Question: Which contestant was eliminated during the week of the top seven?
Answer: Jennifer Hudson
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who was declared the season winner?
Answer: Fantasia
American_Idol

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'.

Question: Which contestant reportedly received a death threat on the show?
Answer: John Stevens
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who came in second on season six of American Idol?
Answer: Blake Lewis
American_Idol

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'.

Question: What were Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson called?
Answer: the Three Divas
American_Idol

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.

Question: Which contestant won the season?
Answer: Jordin Sparks

Question: Who was the runner up?
Answer: Blake Lewis

Question: When was the finale aired?
Answer: May 23
American_Idol

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.

Question: What was the name of the first single that Fantasia released after winning American Idol?
Answer: I Believe
American_Idol

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.

Question: What was the name of the first song released by David Cook after winning American Idol?
Answer: The Time of My Life

Question: What was the coronation song?
Answer: The Time of My Life

Question: When did Cook release his version of The Time of My Life?
Answer: May 22, 2008

Question: How was the winning single chose on season seven of American Idol?
Answer: The American Idol Songwriter contest
American_Idol

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.

Question: What  was the first full season of American Idol to air in high definition?
Answer: Season four

Question: What year did season four of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2005

Question: What was the oldest that you could be to qualify as a contestant on the fourth season of American Idol?
Answer: 28

Question: How many contestants auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol?
Answer: over 100,000

Question: When did season four premiere?
Answer: January 18, 2005

Question: In which season was Bo Bice a contestant on American Idol?
Answer: Season four

Question: Season four was the first full season to be aired in what?
Answer: high definition
American_Idol

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.

Question: What year did David Cook release the single, "The Time of My Life"?
Answer: 2008
American_Idol

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.

Question: How many people auditioned to be on American Idol?
Answer: over 100,000
American_Idol

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.

Question: How was "This is My Now" decided as the first single for the American Idol winner in 2007?
Answer: public vote
American_Idol

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.

Question: What was the maximum age a contestant could be starting this season?
Answer: 28
American_Idol

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.

Question: In what year did American Idol begin a contest to decide the winners single?
Answer: 2007

Question: What is the first song released by Jordin Sparks after winning American Idol?
Answer: This Is My Now

Question: Fans could vote for what during this contest?
Answer: coronation song

Question: Which contest started during this season?
Answer: American Idol Songwriter contest

Question: What song won the contest?
Answer: This Is My Now

Question: Of the thousands of songs entered, how many were the public able to vote for?
Answer: 20
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who was the first Rock and Roll artist to win American Idol?
Answer: David Cook
American_Idol

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.

Question: When did Sparks release her version of the song?
Answer: May 24, 2007
American_Idol

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.

Question: What song did David Cook sing on American Idol during the week of the top ten?
Answer: Billie Jean

Question: Which American Idol contestant was hospitalized after singing during the week of the top nine?
Answer: David Cook

Question: Who arranged the version of "Billie Jean" that David Cook performed on American Idol?
Answer: Chris Cornell

Question: On what date did the American Idol finals begin?
Answer: March 11, 2008

Question: When did American Idol showcase a new set and stage?
Answer: March 11, 2008
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who won season seven of American Idol?
Answer: David Cook

Question: When was the winner announced?
Answer: May 21, 2008
American_Idol

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.

Question: Which arrangement was used for Cook's version of Billie Jean?
Answer: Chris Cornell

Question: Who was taken to the hospital after the top nine show?
Answer: David Cook
American_Idol

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.

Question: Who was the winner?
Answer: David Cook
American_Idol

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.

Question: What year did season seven of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2008

Question: Which contestant was talked about most for having a record deal before being a contestant on American Idol?
Answer: Carly Smithson

Question: Which season seven contestant had worked as a stripper before his time on American Idol?
Answer: David Hernandez

Question: When did season seven premiere?
Answer: January 15, 2008

Question: Which contestant drew attention because he was a former stripper?
Answer: David Hernandez

Question: Which contestant garnered the most attention because of a prior recording contract?
Answer: Carly Smithson

Question: Why did many of the contestants draw the attention of the media?
Answer: professional status
American_Idol

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]

Question: What year did the eighth season of American Idol first air?
Answer: 2009

Question: Which contestant from season eight suffered the loss of a spouse?
Answer: Danny Gokey

Question: What month did American Idol begin airing its eighth season?
Answer: January

Question: Who was the president of alternative programming at Fox?
Answer: Mike Darnell

Question: Which contestant received a lot of attention because of his widowhood?
Answer: Danny Gokey
American_Idol

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.

Question: In which season of American Idol did Jennifer Lopez become a judge?
Answer: season ten
American_Idol

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]

Question: When did season eight premiere?
Answer: January 13, 2009
American_Idol

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.

Question: Which contestant sang "Imagine" on season seven of American Idol?
Answer: David Archuleta

Question: Whose recording of Hallelujah became successful again after being performed on American Idol?
Answer: Jeff Buckley

Question: What song did Jason Castro receive praise for singing during the semi-finals on American Idol?
Answer: Hallelujah

Question: On what digital platform were contestants performances released to after airing on American Idol?
Answer: iTunes

Question: Who said it Archuletta's rendition is one that she will never forget?
Answer: Jennifer Lopez

Question: Which David Archuletta cover was thought to be the best of the season by many?
Answer: John Lennon's "Imagine"

Question: Which finalist sang "Hallelujah" during the semi-finals?
Answer: Jason Castro

Question: For the first time, recordings of the contestant's songs could be purchased where?
Answer: iTunes
American_Idol

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

Question: How many finalists were there on season eight of American Idol?
Answer: 13
American_Idol

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]

Question: What was Mike Darnells position at Fox in 2009?
Answer: president of alternative programming
American_Idol

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

Question: Who was the first contestant to benefit from the Judges Save?
Answer: Matt Giraud

Question: Who was sent home the week after the judges saved Matt Giraud?
Answer: Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai

Question: How many contestants were sent home during the first week of finals?
Answer: two

Question: How many finalists were on this season?
Answer: 13

Question: How many finalists were eliminated during the first results show?
Answer: two

Question: Which contestant was saved with the first Judges' Save?
Answer: Matt Giraud
American_Idol

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.

Question: Castro's performance sent which singer's version to the top of a Billboard chart?
Answer: Jeff Buckley
American_Idol

There were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the "Judges' Save", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai were eliminated.

Question: How many contestants were eliminated during the first week after the judges save?
Answer: two