The bluesy guy beat the belter diva for this year’s “American Idol” title Wednesday night, May 23, 2012.
Yes, the 21-year-old singer Phillip La Don Phillips, Jr or widely known as Phillip Phillips from San Diego topped 16-year-old Fil-Mexican Jessica Sanchez after a record-setting 132 million votes were cast. Phillips now became the fourth male in a row to win American Idol.
San Diego’s Jessica Sanchez, had been the fan favorite after Tuesday’s final sing-off, But Phillip’s individual song ‘Home’ won the audience.
As the new American Idol, Phillips wins a record contract with a Universal Music Group record label.
Phillip Phillips’ win followed an evening of star-studded performances by Rihanna, Aerosmith, Jennifer Holiday, last year’s winner Scotty McCreery and Fantasia singing alongside “Idol” contestants.
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The season was the second year for judges Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. It is not yet known if they will return to the show next year.
Now in its 11th year, the show has been a ratings juggernaut for FOX Network and the nation’s most-watched TV show for the last seven years.
Congratulations to Phillip Phillips! Our American Idol Season 11 winner!
Phillip Phillipssang ‘Home’ on American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Final Performance Night – Individual Song, May 22 episode.
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Phillip Phillips at 1-866-IDOLS-02 (1-866-436-5702) or Text “VOTE” to 5702 or cast your votes via online.
Judges’ comments:
Randy Jackson: I love the song. Everything about that was perfect.
Jennifer Lopez: It’s just Phillip.
Steven Tyler: You have made the world your home.
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What do you think of Phillip’s performance? Tonight is your last chance to vote for Phillip. Will he be the NEXT American Idol 2012?
Let’s determine who will win this season by answering and sharing this poll before announcing the WINNER!!! Will it be BBChez Jessica or ‘lady killer’ Phillip? Take the poll below:
Jessica Sanchezsang ‘Change Nothing’ on American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Final Performance Night – Individual Song, May 22 episode.
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Jessica Sanchez at 1-866-IDOLS-01 (1-866-436-5701) or Text “VOTE” to 5701 or cast your votes via online.
Judges’ comments:
Randy Jackson: I did not love the song, but you made something out of the song.
Jennifer Lopez: It was a pop ballad.
Steven Tyler: Yeah baby.
Watch the video below. Photo CR: FOX/americanidol.com — American Idol on YouTube
What do you think of Jessica’s performance? Tonight is your last chance to vote for Phillip. Will he be the NEXT American Idol 2012?
Let’s determine who will win this season by answering and sharing this poll before announcing the WINNER!!! Will it be BBChez Jessica or ‘lady killer’ Phillip? Take the poll below:
Phillip Phillipssang ‘Movin’ Out’ on American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Final Performance Night – Favorite Performance of the Season, May 22 episode.
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Phillip Phillips at 1-866-IDOLS-02 (1-866-436-5702) or Text “VOTE” to 5702 or cast your votes via online.
No comments from the judges.
Watch the video below. Photo CR: FOX/americanidol.com — American Idol on YouTube
What do you think of Phillip’s performance? Tonight is your last chance to vote for Phillip. Will he be the NEXT American Idol 2012?
Let’s determine who will win this season by answering and sharing this poll before announcing the WINNER!!! Will it be BBChez Jessica or ‘lady killer’ Phillip? Take the poll below:
Jessica Sanchezsang ‘The Prayer’ on American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Final Performance Night – Favorite Performance of the Season, May 22 episode.
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Jessica Sanchez at 1-866-IDOLS-01 (1-866-436-5701) or Text “VOTE” to 5701 or cast your votes via online.
No comments from the judges.
Watch the video below. Photo CR: FOX/americanidol.com — American Idol on YouTube
What do you think of Jessica’s performance? Tonight is your last chance to vote for Phillip. Will he be the NEXT American Idol 2012?
Let’s determine who will win this season by answering and sharing this poll before announcing the WINNER!!! Will it be BBChez Jessica or ‘lady killer’ Phillip? Take the poll below:
Phillip Phillipssang ‘Stand By Me’ on American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Final Performance Night – Simon Fuller’s Pick, May 22 episode.
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Phillip Phillips at 1-866-IDOLS-02 (1-866-436-5702) or Text “VOTE” to 5702 or cast your votes via online.
Judges’ comments: (This time there’s no comments from the judges.)
Watch the video below. Photo CR: FOX/americanidol.com — American Idol on YouTube
What do you think of Phillip’s performance? Tonight is your last chance to vote for Phillip. Will he be the NEXT American Idol 2012?
Let’s determine who will win this season by answering and sharing this poll before announcing the WINNER!!! Will it be BBChez Jessica or ‘lady killer’ Phillip? Take the poll below:
Jessica Sanchezsang ‘I Have Nothing’ by Whitney Houston on American Idol Season 11 Top 2 Final Performance Night – Simon Fuller’s Pick, May 22 episode.
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Jessica Sanchez at 1-866-IDOLS-01 (1-866-436-5701) or Text “VOTE” to 5701 or cast your votes via online.
Judges’ comments: (No comments from the judges.) Jessica wins ROUND 1.
Watch the video below. Photo CR: FOX/americanidol.com — American Idol on YouTube
What do you think of Jessica’s performance? Tonight is your last chance to vote for Phillip. Will he be the NEXT American Idol 2012?
Let’s determine who will win this season by answering and sharing this poll before announcing the WINNER!!! Will it be BBChez Jessica or ‘lady killer’ Phillip? Take the poll below:
