American Idol Season 1
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American Idol Season 1 was first held on June 11, 2002. The show was created by "Simon Fuller" and it was hosted by, "Ryan Seacrest" and "Brian Dunkleman". The following Judge are, "Randy Jackson", "Paula Abdul" and "Simon Cowell". The show became a Phenomenal Show in the United States and worldwide.
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[edit] Season 1 Final 10 Contestant
1. Jim Verraros
2. Ejay Day
3. A.J. Gil
4. Ryan Starr
6. RJ Helton
7. Tamyra Gray
10. Kelly Clarkson
About
Jim Verraros was born on February 8, 1983 at Crystal Lake, Illinois. His parents were both deaf. He was the first openly gay contestant of "American Idol". He was eliminated in July 17. 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Easy
- When I Fall In Love
Profile
Favorite Judge - Paula Abdul
First Movie Appearance - Eating Out
Favorite Songs - Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and Madonna
Favorite Song - "Trust a Try" by Janet Jackson
Discography
Albums
 April 26, 2005 Koch |
About
Ejay Day was born on September 13, 1981 in Lawrence, Georgia. Ejay was the last minute replacement of "Delano Cagnolati" in the semifinals of American Idol because Delano was discovered to have lied his real age. Along with Jim, Ejay was also eliminated in July 17, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- My Girl
- I'll Be
Profile
Favorite Song - "All I Ever Wanted Is You" by Mariah Carey
Favorite Judge - Randy Jackson
Least Favorite Judge - Simon Cowell
About
A.J. Gil was born on July 5, 1984 at San Diego, California. Singing runs in their blood. His cousin was a back up singer of Marc Anthony. He was voted out on July 23, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- All or Nothing
- My Cherie Amour
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Profile
Favorite Song - "Missing You" by P. Diddy
Favorite Judge - all of them
Favorite Singers - Usher, Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder.
Favorite Finalist - Justin Guarini
About
Ryan Starr was born on November 21, 1982 at Pasadena, California. Ryan started to performed when she was only seven years old. She was voted second sexiest American Idol history in Celebtv.com. She also formed a band named "Aces". She was eliminated on July 31, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- You Really Got Me
- If You Really Love Me
- The Frim Fram Sauce
Profile
Favorite Song - "Faithfully" by Journey
Favorite Judge - Randy Jackson
Favorite Books - Many Lives, Many Masters
Favorite Movies - Great Expectations, American Beauty, Cruel Intentions, Pump Up The Volume
Favorite Singer - Peter Gabriel, Elton John, The Pixies, Ella Fitzgerald and Billy Holiday
Favorite TV Shows - Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Favorite Rock Stars - Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar and Janis Joplin
About
Christina Christian was born on June 21, 1981 in Brooklyn, New York. Christina has 1 cat and 3 dogs. She is now a correspondent on the TV Guilde Channel. She was voted out on August 7, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Ain't No Sunshine
- When A Man Loves A Woman
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough
- Glory of Love
Profile
Favorite Song - "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler
Favorite Judge - Simon Cowell
About
RJ Helton was born on May 17, 1981 in Pasadena, Texas. In an interview by "Larry Flick" in his morning radio show, RJ revealed to him that he is a gay. He starred in an independent romantic comedy entitled "Mrs.Johnson". He was voted out on August 14, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Superstitious
- Under The Boardwalk
- I Can't Help Myself
- I'll Be There
- Lately
- I Won't Dance
- Best That You Can Do
Profile
Favorite Song - "Ready For Love" by Inda Arie
Favorite Judge - Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul
Discography
Albums
 March 23, 2004 B-Rite Music |
About
Tamyra Gray was born on July 26, 1979 in Takoma Park, Maryland. Tamyra won Miss Atlanta in 1998 before joining American Idol. After the contest, Tamyra appeared in the third season of the TV Drama, "Boston Public" in 2003. She was also seen in the TV commercial of Coca Cola. Tamyra was eliminated in August 21, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- If I Were Your Woman
- A Fool In Love
- Touch Me In The Morning
- And I Am Telling You, I'm Not Going
- Minnie The Moocher
- A House Is Not A Home
- New Attitude
Profile
Favorite Song - "Adore" by Prince
Favorite Judge - Simon Cowell
Favorite Color - green
Favorite Singer - Prince and Janet Jackson
Favorite Movie - Dark Crystal
Discography
Albums
 May 25, 2004 19 Recordings |
About
Nikki McKibbin was born on September 28, 1978 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Before he joined American Idol, Nikki was a Top 20 finalist of the singing Contest, "Popstars". After the contest, Nikki was featured in several reality shows like "Fear Factor", "Battle of The Network Reality Stars" and "E! Entertainment. He was voted out in August 28, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Ben
- Total Eclipse Of The Heart
- Hard Hearted Hannah (The Vamp of Savannah)
- And I Am Telling You, I'm Not Going
- (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me
- I'm the Only One
- Mary Jane
- Black Velvet
- Edge of Seventeen
Profile
Favorite Song - "Unchained Melody" by Righteous Brothers
Favorite Judge - Simon Cowell
Discography
Albums
 May 22, 2007 Chenoa |
About
Justin Guarini was born on October 28, 1978 in Columbus, Georgia. After the contest, Justin released two albums. He also appeared in the movie, "Fast Girl, The Unknown: Frankie The Squirrel, Mafioso II: The Son" and "Tilt-a-Whirl for the Dances With Films Film Festival". He also did a movie with Kelly Clarkson entitled "From Justin To Kelly". In 2004, he landed the role of "Jan" in the Workshop presentation of "Good Vibrations". He won the second runner up in September 4, 2002.
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Some Day We'll All Be Free
- Sunny
- For Once In My Life
- Ribbon In The Sky
- Route66
- The Look of Love
- P.Y.T.
- Get Here
- Let's Stay Together
- Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
- Before Your Love
- Get Here
- A Moment Like This
Profile
Favorite Song - "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" by Michael Jackson
Favorite Judge - Paula Abdul
Discography
Albums
 June 10, 2003 BMG |
 December 2005 Gregorian Music |
About
Kelly Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982. She was the first winner of the Phenomenal Show American Idol. The finals was held last September 4, 2002. After winning, Kelly became one of the popular singer worldwide. She has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. She has also won Grammy Awards. Kelly won second place in the World Idol held in 2003. She sang one of the theme song of the movie The princess diaries 2: Royal Engagement entitled "Breakway".
Songs Performed in American Idol
- Before Your Love
- Respect
- It's Raining Men
- Walk On By
- Stuff Like That There
- Respect
- Your'e All I Need
- Natural Woman
- Don't Play That Song
- Think Twice
- A Moment Like This
Profile
Favorite Song - "Kissing You" by Des'ree
Favorite Judge - Paula Abdul
Favorite Singers - Reba McEntire, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion
Hobbies - Singing, writing song lyrics
Favorite Movies - The princess diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Discography
Albums
 April 15, 2003 RCA |
 November 30, 2004 RCA |
 June 22, 2007 RCA |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 October 1, 2002 RCA |
