Named the beatbox champion, he gives his performances with a twist by adding beatbox and scat singing, such as when he sang "Virtual Insanity", "All Mixed Up", "Time of the Season", and the like. No wonder he was a runner-up and in my opinion, he should be the winner of season 6.
Performances:
Diana Ross: You Keep Me Hangin' On
British Invasion: Time of the Season
No Doubt/Artists who inspire Gwen Stefani: Lovesong
American Classics: Mack the Knife
Latin: I Need To Know
Country: When the Stars Go Blue
Inspirational: Imagine
Bon Jovi: You Give Love A Bad Name
Barry Gibb: You Should Be Dancing; This Is Where I Came In
Judges' Choice/Producer's Choice/Contestant's Choice: Roxanne; This Love; When I Get You Alone
Previous Song/New Song/Coronation Song: You Give Love A Bad Name; She Will Be Loved; This Is My Now
4. Adam Lambert, Season 8
He is not named "the most exciting contestant in years" for nothing.
Performances:
Michael Jackson: Black or White
Grand Ole Opry: Ring of Fire
Motown: The Tracks of My Tears
Top Downloads: Play That Funky Music
Year They Were Born: Mad World
Songs from the Cinema: Born To Be Wild
Disco: If I Can't Have You
Rat Pack Standards: Feeling Good
Rock and Roll: Whole Lotta Love; Slow Ride(with Allison Iraheta)
Judges' Choice/Contestant's Choice: One; Cryin'
Contestant's Choice/Simon Fuller's Choice/Coronation Song: Mad World; A Change Is Gonna Come; No Boundaries
3. Chris Daughtry, Season 5
After his shocking elimination, his band was given a record deal by RCA Records. Their self-titled debut album sold more than 1 million copies after just 5 weeks of release, becoming the fastest selling debut rock album in history. He is the fourth most successful American Idol contestant in the history of the show, in terms of record sales. He is the most successful contestant, in terms of record sales, from his season and the most successful non-winner or non-runner up. Not bad.
Performances:
Stevie Wonder: Higher Ground
1950s: I Walk The Line
21st Century Hits: What If
Country: Making Memories Of Us
Queen: Innuendo
The Great American Songbook: What A Wonderful World
Greatest Love Songs: Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?
Year They Were Born/Billboard Top 10: Renegade; I Dare You
Elvis Presley: Suspicious Minds; A Little Less Conversation
2. David Cook, Season 7
He is the most deserving to win the title in my opinion. Original, great vocals and stunning. Enough said.
Performances:
Lennon/McCartney: Eleanor Rigby
Year They Were Born: Billie Jean
Dolly Parton: Little Sparrow
Inspirational Songs: Innocent
Mariah Carey: Always Be My Baby
Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night
Neil Diamond: I'm Alive; All I Really Need Is You
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Hungry Like The Wolf; Baba O'Riley
Judges' Choice/Contestant's Choice/Producer's Choice: The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face; Dare You To Move; I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing
Clive Davis' Choice/New Song/Contestant's Choice: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For; Dream Big; The World I Know
1. Fantasia Barrino, Season 3
3rd season American Idol winner; the first artist in history to debut at the number one spot with a debut single; has eight Grammy nominations, what more can you ask for? Her performances of "Summertime" and "I Believe" are two of the best performances on American Idol history. Fantasia is love.<3
Performances:
Soul: Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours
Country: Always On My Mind
Motown: I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Elton John: Something About The Way You Look Tonight
Cinema: Summertime
Barry Manilow: It's A Miracle
Gloria Estefan: Get On Your Feet
Big Band: Crazy Little Thing Called Love; What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
Disco: Knock On Wood; Holding Out For A Hero
Idol's Choice; Judge's Choice/Clive Davis' Choice: Chain of Fools; A Fool In Love; Greatest Love of All
Contestant's Choice: All My Life; Summertime; I Believe
