What's happenned to all the runners-up from years past? Often they become even more successful than the winners themselves. Check out these bios on your fave second-place, singing sensations!
Season Seven :: David Archuleta 2ve34
Birthdate: December 28, 1990
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
At the age of 17, David Archuleta has proved himself to be one of the best young phenoms to ever grace the Idol stage. Inspired by Les Miserables at the age of six, David began singing, and soon used his flown through the competition with the of millions of fans across the country. Even though he fell short of the Idol title, David will definitely go down as one of the best male vocalists the show has ever seen. You're sure to hear a lot more from this young star.
Season Six :: Blake Lewis 2y2tm
Birthdate: March 25, 1984
Birthplace: Redmond, Washington
Blake Lewis' talent for beat boxing got him noticed at his American Idol audition, but his innate jazzy hip hop" album in the future.
Season Five :: Katharine Mhee 701q65
Birthdate: July 21, 1981
Birthplace: Sherman Oaks, California
self-titled debut album hit shelves in early 2007, but she was later dropped by her label.
Season Four :: Bo Bice 43714j
Birthdate: November 1, 1975
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama
The long-haired rocker from Alabama may have finished second but he could still be on his way to American Idol stage, Bo Bice had already performed at several large music festivals throughout the southeastern United States. Bo has a very loyal fan following, a strong vocal range and music mogul Clive Davis has already told Bice he looks forward to making an album with him. Bo signed to RCA Records and released his album, The Real Thing. He's since got married and had a son.
Season Three :: Diana DeGarmo 3b444q
Birthdate: June 16, 1987
Birthplace: Snellville, Georgia
Before auditioning for season three of American Idol, Diana DeGarmo already had some American Idol, but also one of the most talented. Just six months after becoming the runner-up on season three, Diana DeGarmo released her debut album, Blue Skies. Diana played Penny Pingleton in the musical Hairspray on Broadway from 2006 and 2007.
Season Two :: Clay Aiken 1a4861
Birthdate: November 30, 1978
Birthplace: Even though he ended up being the runner-up of American Idol's second season, Clay Aiken managed to hold onto his disabilities and how important it is to include them in all aspects of everyday life. Clay released a Christmas album called Merry Christmas with Love in 2004. Recently, he has appeared in the Broadway stage production of Spamalot.
Season One :: Justin Guarini 5v114d
Birthdate: October 28, 1978
Birthplace: Doylestown, PA
Justin Guarini became a fan favorite during the first season of American Idol. With his wild, luscious locks and released his second album, Stranger Things Have Happened, under his own record label.
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