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Phillip LaDon Phillips, Jr. (born September 20, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter from Leesburg, Georgia, and the winner of the eleventh season of American Idol.^[1][2][3]

Early life[link]

Phillips was born in Leesburg, Georgia, the son of Sheryl (née LaDon) and Phillip Phillips, Sr.^[4][5] He grew up in Sasser and Leesburg, and attended Lee County High School.^[2] He graduated from Albany Technical College with a major in Industrial Systems Technology, but missed the graduation ceremony due to his obligations to American Idol.^[6] Prior to appearing on American Idol, he worked at his family's pawn shop.

Phillips said his favorite singer is Jonny Lang, and other favorites include John Butler, Dave Matthews and Damien Rice.^[7] He described his music as "jazz, rock alternative sound".^[8] Phillips was mentored by long time friend and brother-in-law Benjamin Neil.

[edit] American Idol

Overview[link]

Phillips auditioned in Savannah, Georgia.^[9] He sang "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder.^[9][10] The judges then asked him to perform a second song with his guitar, and he performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller."^[9][10] He advanced to the Hollywood rounds,^[9] and later to the Las Vegas round.^[11]

On February 23, 2012, Phillips was chosen as one of the Top 25 semi-finalists.^[12] After the Top 13 performance night, Phillips was taken to a doctor for possible kidney stones.^[13][14] Phillips became the winner on the finale of American Idol on May 23, 2012, against Jessica Sanchez after a record-breaking total of 132 million votes were cast.^[1] His coronation song "Home" was released after his performance.

Performances/results[link]

• ^Note 1 Due to the judges using their one save on Jessica Sanchez, the Top 7 remained intact for another week.
• ^Note 2 "Home" had previously been performed by Holden, a co-writer of the song; it had not appeared on any of his recordings.

Discography[link]

Digital albums[link]

Other albums[link]

• American Idol: Season Finale #56 CAN^[17]

Singles[link]

Other charted songs[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• phillipphillips.com Official Site
• pphillipsonline.com Phillip Phillips Online Fan Club
• Phillip Phillips on American Idol