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‘American Idol’ Runners Up List: Where Are They Now?
- Now that you’re all caught up on your favorite American Idol winners, turn your attention to the talented singers who came in second place. If there’s anything to learn from this talented group, it’s that runners up can also make it big. Quite a few went on to launch hugely successful careers (like Adam Lambert, for starters), while others ventured into new fields, like acting and politics. Most recently, 21-year-old Abi Carter was crowned the winner of season 22, with 23-year-old Will Moseley a
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American Idol Series Finale Recap: Did the Right Contestant Win? Plus: TVLine's Series Finale Awards!
Kieran, turn out the lights. Our American Idol “journey” has come to an end, but let us not weep for what’s been cancelled, let us instead go to iTunes and download the Season 15 winner’s new single. Hey, from a songwriting vantage point, it may not be “Home,” but it definitely ranks above “No Boundaries” […]
