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A Change Is Gonna Come
Syesha Mercado

A Change Is Gonna Come

I was interviewing Syesha during season 7 and she said she didn't know what song to pick next. I suggested two -- Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" and Brenda Holloway's "Every Little Bit Hurts." She went with the former and I think it was her greatest performance of the season.

Season 7
My Girl
Casey Abrams

My Girl

Casey Abrams covers the Temptations' greatest song.

Season 10
Let's Don't Call It A Night
Casey James

Let's Don't Call It A Night

Casey James' first post-Idol album was self-titled and peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's country chart. The initial single, "Let's Don't Call It A Night," went to No. 21 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

Season 9
A Different World
Bucky Covington

A Different World

This was Bucky's first single to debut on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart; it peaked at No. 6 in 2007. It was from his self-titled first post-Idol album, which went to No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart.

Season 5
There's A Girl
Trent Harmon

There's A Girl

Season 15 winner Trent Harmon co-wrote his single "There's A Girl" as a sad song, based on personal experiences, but changed it to an uptempo tune before recording it.

Season 15
Same Truck
Scotty McCreery

Same Truck

Scotty McCreery's new single from his forthcoming album. We sense another country smash hit.

Season 10
Calico
Brooke White

Calico

The title song of Brooke White's album "Calico."

Season 7
Hide And Seek
Catie Turner

Hide And Seek

Catie Turner impressed the judges and Idol fans with her original songs during season 16 and she continues to write and record her own great material.

Season 16
Love Me Now
Wade Cota

Love Me Now

Wade Cota covers John Legend's "Love Me Now."

Season 17
Agradecido
Danny Gokey

Agradecido

This is from Danny Gokey's new album, "Jesus People," released Aug. 20, 2021.

Season 8
White Horse
Janelle Arthur

White Horse

Season 12's Janelle Arthur released her single "White Horse" in 2020. Look for her new single with Dolly Parton, coming here soon.

Season 12
Love And Hate In A Different Time
Jacob Lusk

Love And Hate In A Different Time

Jacob Lusk and his group Gabriels sing their new song "Love And Hate In A Different Time" on "Later With Jools Holland" on the BBC.

Season 10
Baby It's You
Haley Reinhart

Baby It's You

"Baby It's You" has been recorded by the Shirelles, the Beatles and Smith. Hayley's version deserves your attention too -- it's that great.

Season 10
Never Close Our Eyes
Adam Lambert

Never Close Our Eyes

Adam has had one of the most successful careers of any Idol, including his solo work and performances with Queen.

Season 8
I Still Love You
Jennifer Hudson

I Still Love You

This 2015 single was from Jennifer's 2014 album, JHUD.

Season 3
How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore
LaPorsha Renae

How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore

La'Porsha was the runner-up on season 15 and was surprised on her finale with the news that she was being signed to Motown. I was told in advance and so the story was posted on billboard.com literally seconds after Ryan Seacrest informed her.

Season 15
Movin'
David Archuleta

Movin'

The brand-new single from David Archueta. He is truly "Movin'.

Season 7
Safe Harbor
Kris Allen

Safe Harbor

The brand-new single from Kris Allen, "Safe Harbor," has an animated video.

Season 8
Free
Haley Reinhart

Free

When Idol finalists from seasons 11-19 are asked to name their favorite Idol, Haley is one of the most-mentioned.

Season 10
Farmers Daughter
Crystal Bowersox

Farmers Daughter

A lot of people thought Crystal Bowersox was going to win season 9. She finished the season as the runner-up.

Season 9
It Girl
Olivia Rox

It Girl

Olivia Rox is one of those contestants who went home too soon. Her talent cannot be denied!

Season 15
Angel Eyes
Casey Abrams

Angel Eyes

When one Casey Abrams isn't enough, why not go for four?!

Season 10
Tears Of Gold
Carrie Underwood

Tears Of Gold

Carrie Underwood duets with Spain's David Bisbal on this bilingual hit. They are fantastic together.

Season 4
Believe
Diana DeGarmo • Ace Young

Believe

Duet by Ace & Diana from the musical Samson And Delilah.

Season 3
Be That For You
David Archuleta

Be That For You

"Be That For You" is a new single by David Archuleta and one of his best.

Season 7
Coulda Been
Kimberley Locke

Coulda Been

One of Billboard's 15 "overlooked" Idol singles, "Coulda Been" shoulda been a hit.

Season 2
Millennial Love
Alejandro Aranda

Millennial Love

Recording as Scarypoolparty, Alejandro Aranda was the runner-up of season 17.

Season 17
20,000 Kisses
Hunter Metts

20,000 Kisses

Before he was eliminated from the competition, Hunter Metts was one of the season 19 finalists who was given the opportunity to record his own single -- and here it is.

Season 19
Feel It Still
Joey Cook

Feel It Still

Joey Cook puts an early '60s girl group spin on Portugal. The Man's "Feel It Still," with Adanna Duru (also from season 14) and Nina Ann, all with Post Modern Jukebox.

Season 14
Love Someone
Grace Kinstler

Love Someone

Grace Kinstler placed third in season 19. "Love Someone" is her debut single.

Season 19
Simple
Angie Miller

Simple

Angie Miller was a fan favorite during season 12 and three years after her Idol run, she made a great single with "Simple."

Season 12
You'll Be King
Pia Toscano

You'll Be King

If you believe that Pia Toscano went home too early on season 10, I couldn't agree with you more!

Season 10
Boomerang
David Hernandez

Boomerang

I first was aware of the depth of David's talent when he sang "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" on Idol. He has released a number of great singles in recent years, including "Boomerang."

Season 7
Call On Me
Paul McDonald

Call On Me

An original. An artist. That's season 10 finalist Paul McDonald.

Season 10
I Love The Lie
Kree Harrison

I Love The Lie

Texas-born Kree Harrison has been a resident of Nashville since she was named the runner-up of season 12.

Season 12
Ground I Grew Up On
Laine Hardy

Ground I Grew Up On

After his elimination from the top 50 on season 16, Laine Hardy was named the winner of season 17.

Season 17
Ladies In The '90s
Lauren Alaina

Ladies In The '90s

Lauren Alaina was the runner-up on season 10 and quickly joined the long list of Idols with successful singing careers on the Billboard charts.

Season 10
Over It
Katharine McPhee

Over It

After taking the runner-up spot on season 5, Katharine McPhee is having a successful career as a singer and an actor, with credits that include the TV series Smash and Scorpion, and the Broadway musical Waitress.

Season 5
The Good Ones
Gabby Barrett

The Good Ones

Gabby Barrett placed third on season 16 but is that year's breakout star. Her first two singles, "I Hope" and "The Good Ones," both topped Billboard's country chart and she has been winning awards left and right.

Season 16
23
Chayce Beckham

23

Chayce Beckham, the winner of season 19, went to #1 on Billboard's country chart with his self-penned "23."

Season 19
Overcomer
Mandisa

Overcomer

Mandisa has a string of successful singles and albums on Billboard's Christian charts, including "Overcomer," which went to #1 in 2013.

Season 5
Never Be Alone
Willie Spence

Never Be Alone

Willie Spence is the runner-up of season 19 an is a clear fan favorite. "Never Be Alone" was his first post-Idol single.

Season 19
Miracles
Colton Dixon

Miracles

Since his run on Idol, Colton Dixon has been a force in Christian music. "Miracles" is a 2020 single that reached the top 10 on two of Billboard's Christian charts.

Season 11
Defying Gravity
Vonzell Solomon

Defying Gravity

Affectionately known as "Baby V," Vonzell Solomon was a postal carrier in Florida when she competed on Idol, finishing third in season 4. Someone cast her as Elphaba in a production of Wicked!

Season 4
It's Not Over
Chris Daughtry

It's Not Over

It was a shock when Chris Daughtry was sent home in fourth place on season 5. The producers thought he was going to win. Still, Chris is one of the most successful Idols in the series' history, rocking the Billboard charts with his band, Daughtry. Chris co-wrote "It's Not Over" with three other people, including fellow season 5 finalist Ace Young.

Season 5
Break Me
Candice Glover

Break Me

With memorable performances of songs like "I (Who Have Nothing)" and "Love Song," Candice Glover won season 12. "Break Me" is her single from 2018.

Season 12
You Take Yourself With You
Bo Bice

You Take Yourself With You

Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood finished 2nd and 1st in season 4 and Bo remains one of our favorite idols to this day.

Season 4
When I See U
Fantasia Barrino

When I See U

"When I See U" is Fantasia's biggest hit on the Billboard R&B charts, with a long stay at #1.

Season 3