Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. is an accomplished singer, composer, and musician who won the 11th season of American Idol in 2012.
From there, he carved himself a lucrative career that has allowed him to stay in the public's consciousness through his interpretations of folk-rock and pop-rock genres.
His loyal partner, the guitar
The 31-year-old Albany, Georgia, native earned a degree in Industrial Systems Technology from Albany Technical College. He was unable to attend the graduation ceremony because he was already a contestant on American Idol.
His first journey into music began when he was 14 years old when he began singing with his guitar, and he continued to participate in events for several years until 2010 when he won the Albany Star, a regional singing competition.
Phillips had a congenital renal condition before auditioning for American Idol, and following the competition, he had many kidney stones removed as well as reconstructive surgery on his kidney.
Several financial analysts estimate that his success in the music and entertainment industries has netted him a fortune of $5.2 million. However, in front of an audience that never fails to follow him in his performances, the singer has maintained his simplicity. Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. is an accomplished singer, composer, and musician who won the 11th season of American Idol in 2012.
From there, he carved himself a lucrative career that has allowed him to stay in the public's consciousness through his interpretations of folk-rock and pop-rock genres.
His loyal partner, the guitar
The 31-year-old Albany, Georgia, native earned a degree in Industrial Systems Technology from Albany Technical College. He was unable to attend the graduation ceremony because he was already a contestant on American Idol.
His first journey into music began when he was 14 years old when he began singing with his guitar, and he continued to participate in events for several years until 2010 when he won the Albany Star, a regional singing competition.
Phillips had a congenital renal condition before auditioning for American Idol, and following the competition, he had many kidney stones removed as well as reconstructive surgery on his kidney.
Exposure in front of the cameras for an extended period of time
He was invited to additional high-rated television shows such as The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Ellen DeGeneres Show because of his reputation as the most outstanding singer of his time.
He went platinum after releasing his first album, and in addition to selling millions of copies, he was nominated for multiple prizes, including Best Male Artist at the World Music Awards.
Several financial analysts estimate that his success in the music and entertainment industries has netted him a fortune of $5.2 million. However, in front of an audience that never fails to follow him in his performances, the singer has maintained his simplicity.