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56d375b159d6e4140014645d | Who was the most discussed singer in American Idols sixth season? | Sanjaya Malakar | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56d375b159d6e4140014645e | What celebrity asked his fans to vote for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol? | Howard Stern | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56d375b159d6e4140014645f | What is the name of the blog that tried to rally votes for Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol? | Vote for the Worst | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56d375b159d6e41400146460 | What date was Sanjaya Malakar eliminated on American Idol? | April 18 | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56d375b159d6e41400146461 | What season six American Idol contestant was known for his strange hairstyles? | Sanjaya Malakar | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56db1d2fe7c41114004b4d67 | Which contestant was talked about more than any other this season? | Sanjaya Malakar | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56db1d2fe7c41114004b4d68 | What was the main reason Sanjaya garnered such attention? | hair | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56db1d2fe7c41114004b4d69 | Which weblog helped Sanjaya survive elimination week over and over again? | Vote for the Worst | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56db1d2fe7c41114004b4d6a | Which shock jock urged people to vote for Sanjaya? | Howard Stern | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56db1d2fe7c41114004b4d6b | When was Sanjaya eliminated? | April 18 | [
"American_Idol\n\nTeenager Sanjaya Malakar was the season's most talked-about contestant for his unusual hairdo, and for managing to survive elimination for many weeks due in part to the weblog Vote for the Worst and satellite radio personality Howard Stern, who both encouraged fans to vote for him. However, on Apr... |
56d3760759d6e41400146471 | What was the name of the charity event on season six of American Idol? | Idol Gives Back | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.... |
56d3760759d6e41400146472 | How much money did the Idol Gives Back event raise in 2007? | $76 million | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.... |
56d3760759d6e41400146474 | What singer came in third on the sixth season of American Idol? | Melinda Doolittle | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.... |
56db1d92e7c41114004b4d71 | What was the charity event that occurred this season? | Idol Gives Back | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.... |
56db1d92e7c41114004b4d73 | Which two contestants were eliminated the following week? | Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.... |
56db1d92e7c41114004b4d74 | Who was eliminated on the Top 3 show? | Melinda Doolittle | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season saw the first Idol Gives Back telethon-inspired event, which raised more than $76 million in corporate and viewer donations. No contestant was eliminated that week, but two (Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson) were eliminated the next. Melinda Doolittle was eliminated in the final three.... |
56d3762f59d6e41400146479 | Who was the winner of American Idols sixth season? | Jordin Sparks | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol."
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56d3762f59d6e4140014647a | Who came in second on season six of American Idol? | Blake Lewis | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol."
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56d3762f59d6e4140014647b | On what date did American Idol air its season six finale? | May 23 | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol."
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56db1dbfe7c41114004b4d79 | When was the finale aired? | May 23 | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol."
] |
56db1dbfe7c41114004b4d7a | Which contestant won the season? | Jordin Sparks | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the May 23 season finale, Jordin Sparks was declared the winner with the runner-up being Blake Lewis. Sparks has had some success as a recording artist post-Idol."
] |
56d3765559d6e4140014647f | What year did season four of American Idol first air? | 2005 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56d3765559d6e41400146480 | How many contestants auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol? | over 100,000 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56d3765559d6e41400146481 | What was the oldest that you could be to qualify as a contestant on the fourth season of American Idol? | 28 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56d3765559d6e41400146482 | What was the first full season of American Idol to air in high definition? | Season four | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56d3765559d6e41400146483 | In which season was Bo Bice a contestant on American Idol? | Season four | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56db19b5e7c41114004b4d05 | When did season four premiere? | January 18, 2005 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56db19b5e7c41114004b4d06 | Season four was the first full season to be aired in what? | high definition | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56db19b5e7c41114004b4d07 | How many people auditioned to be on American Idol? | over 100,000 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56db19b5e7c41114004b4d08 | What was the maximum age a contestant could be starting this season? | 28 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason four premiered on January 18, 2005; this was the first season of the series to be aired in high definition, although the finale of season three was also aired in high definition. The number of those attending the auditions by now had increased to over 100,000 from the 10,000 of the first se... |
56d3768e59d6e41400146489 | In what year did American Idol begin a contest to decide the winners single? | 2007 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56d3768e59d6e4140014648a | What is the first song released by Jordin Sparks after winning American Idol? | This Is My Now | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56d3768e59d6e4140014648b | How was "This is My Now" decided as the first single for the American Idol winner in 2007? | public vote | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56db1e20e7c41114004b4d87 | Which contest started during this season? | American Idol Songwriter contest | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56db1e20e7c41114004b4d88 | Fans could vote for what during this contest? | coronation song | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56db1e20e7c41114004b4d89 | Of the thousands of songs entered, how many were the public able to vote for? | 20 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56db1e20e7c41114004b4d8a | What song won the contest? | This Is My Now | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56db1e20e7c41114004b4d8b | When did Sparks release her version of the song? | May 24, 2007 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThis season also saw the launch of the American Idol Songwriter contest which allows fans to vote for the \"coronation song\". Thousands of recordings of original songs were submitted by songwriters, and 20 entries selected for the public vote. The winning song, \"This Is My Now\", was performed b... |
56d376c859d6e4140014648f | What year did season seven of American Idol first air? | 2008 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior re... |
56d376c859d6e41400146491 | Which season seven contestant had worked as a stripper before his time on American Idol? | David Hernandez | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior re... |
56d376c859d6e41400146492 | Which contestant was talked about most for having a record deal before being a contestant on American Idol? | Carly Smithson | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior re... |
56db1edbe7c41114004b4d91 | When did season seven premiere? | January 15, 2008 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior re... |
56db1edbe7c41114004b4d93 | Which contestant drew attention because he was a former stripper? | David Hernandez | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior re... |
56db1edbe7c41114004b4d94 | Why did many of the contestants draw the attention of the media? | professional status | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior re... |
56db1edbe7c41114004b4d95 | Which contestant garnered the most attention because of a prior recording contract? | Carly Smithson | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason seven premiered on January 15, 2008, for a two-day, four-hour premiere. The media focused on the professional status of the season seven contestants, the so-called 'ringers', many of whom, including Kristy Lee Cook, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and in particular Carly Smithson, had prior re... |
56d3772859d6e41400146497 | What song did David Cook sing on American Idol during the week of the top ten? | Billie Jean | [
"American_Idol\n\nFor the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of \"Billie Jean\" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to ... |
56d3772859d6e41400146498 | Which American Idol contestant was hospitalized after singing during the week of the top nine? | David Cook | [
"American_Idol\n\nFor the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of \"Billie Jean\" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to ... |
56d3772859d6e41400146499 | Who arranged the version of "Billie Jean" that David Cook performed on American Idol? | Chris Cornell | [
"American_Idol\n\nFor the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of \"Billie Jean\" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to ... |
56d3772859d6e4140014649a | On what date did the American Idol finals begin? | March 11, 2008 | [
"American_Idol\n\nFor the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of \"Billie Jean\" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to ... |
56db1f69e7c41114004b4da3 | When did American Idol showcase a new set and stage? | March 11, 2008 | [
"American_Idol\n\nFor the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of \"Billie Jean\" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to ... |
56db1f69e7c41114004b4da5 | Which arrangement was used for Cook's version of Billie Jean? | Chris Cornell | [
"American_Idol\n\nFor the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of \"Billie Jean\" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to ... |
56db1f69e7c41114004b4da6 | Who was taken to the hospital after the top nine show? | David Cook | [
"American_Idol\n\nFor the finals, American Idol debuted a new state-of-the-art set and stage on March 11, 2008, along with a new on-air look. David Cook's performance of \"Billie Jean\" on top-ten night was lauded by the judges, but provoked controversy when they apparently mistook the Chris Cornell arrangement to ... |
56d3776759d6e4140014649f | Which contestant sang "Imagine" on season seven of American Idol? | David Archuleta | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56d3776759d6e414001464a0 | In which season of American Idol did Jennifer Lopez become a judge? | season ten | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56d3776759d6e414001464a1 | What song did Jason Castro receive praise for singing during the semi-finals on American Idol? | Hallelujah | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56d3776759d6e414001464a2 | Whose recording of Hallelujah became successful again after being performed on American Idol? | Jeff Buckley | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56d3776759d6e414001464a3 | On what digital platform were contestants performances released to after airing on American Idol? | iTunes | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56db2011e7c41114004b4dab | Which David Archuletta cover was thought to be the best of the season by many? | John Lennon's "Imagine" | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56db2011e7c41114004b4dac | Who said it Archuletta's rendition is one that she will never forget? | Jennifer Lopez | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56db2011e7c41114004b4dad | Which finalist sang "Hallelujah" during the semi-finals? | Jason Castro | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56db2011e7c41114004b4dae | Castro's performance sent which singer's version to the top of a Billboard chart? | Jeff Buckley | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56db2011e7c41114004b4daf | For the first time, recordings of the contestant's songs could be purchased where? | iTunes | [
"American_Idol\n\nDavid Archuleta's performance of John Lennon's \"Imagine\" was considered by many as one of the best of the season. Jennifer Lopez, who was brought in as a judge in season ten, called it a beautiful song-moment that she will never forget. Jason Castro's semi-final performance of \"Hallelujah\" als... |
56d3788a59d6e414001464aa | Who won season seven of American Idol? | David Cook | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S."
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56d3788a59d6e414001464ad | Who was the first Rock and Roll artist to win American Idol? | David Cook | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S."
] |
56db2056e7c41114004b4db6 | When was the winner announced? | May 21, 2008 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S."
] |
56db2056e7c41114004b4db7 | Who was the winner? | David Cook | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe finalists were Cook and Archuleta. David Cook was announced the winner on May 21, 2008, the first rocker to win the show. Both Cook and Archuleta had some success as recording artists with both selling over a million albums in the U.S."
] |
56d378bb59d6e414001464b3 | What was the name of the first song released by David Cook after winning American Idol? | The Time of My Life | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the \"coronation song\". The winning song, \"The Time of My Life\", was recorded by ... |
56d378bb59d6e414001464b4 | How was the winning single chose on season seven of American Idol? | The American Idol Songwriter contest | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the \"coronation song\". The winning song, \"The Time of My Life\", was recorded by ... |
56d378bb59d6e414001464b5 | What year did David Cook release the single, "The Time of My Life"? | 2008 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the \"coronation song\". The winning song, \"The Time of My Life\", was recorded by ... |
56db20bae7c41114004b4dc8 | What was the coronation song? | The Time of My Life | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the \"coronation song\". The winning song, \"The Time of My Life\", was recorded by ... |
56db20bae7c41114004b4dc9 | When did Cook release his version of The Time of My Life? | May 22, 2008 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe American Idol Songwriter contest was also held this season. From ten of the most popular submissions, each of the final two contestants chose a song to perform, although neither of their selections was used as the \"coronation song\". The winning song, \"The Time of My Life\", was recorded by ... |
56d378f459d6e414001464b9 | What year did the eighth season of American Idol first air? | 2009 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]"
] |
56d378f459d6e414001464ba | Which contestant from season eight suffered the loss of a spouse? | Danny Gokey | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]"
] |
56d378f459d6e414001464bb | What was Mike Darnells position at Fox in 2009? | president of alternative programming | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]"
] |
56d378f459d6e414001464bc | What month did American Idol begin airing its eighth season? | January | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]"
] |
56db2120e7c41114004b4dcd | When did season eight premiere? | January 13, 2009 | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]"
] |
56db2120e7c41114004b4dce | Who was the president of alternative programming at Fox? | Mike Darnell | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]"
] |
56db2120e7c41114004b4dd0 | Which contestant received a lot of attention because of his widowhood? | Danny Gokey | [
"American_Idol\n\nSeason eight premiered on January 13, 2009. Mike Darnell, the president of alternative programming for Fox, stated that the season would focus more on the contestants' personal life. Much early attention on the show was therefore focused on the widowhood of Danny Gokey.[citation needed]"
] |
56d3793a59d6e414001464c1 | Who was brought in as a new judge during American Idols eighth season? | Kara DioGuardi | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56d3793a59d6e414001464c2 | How long did the Hollywood round air for in season eight of American Idol? | two weeks | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56d3793a59d6e414001464c3 | What show did Nigel Lythgoe leave American Idol to produce? | So You Think You Can Dance | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56d3793a59d6e414001464c4 | What venue hosted the Hollywood round on American Idol for the first time in 2009? | the Kodak Theatre | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56d3793a59d6e414001464c5 | Why did American Idol choose not to have its Idol Gives Back special in 2009? | the global recession | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56db2190e7c41114004b4dd5 | How many judges were on the panel for this season? | four | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56db2190e7c41114004b4dd6 | Which judge joined the panel? | Kara DioGuardi | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56db2190e7c41114004b4dd7 | Nigel Lythgoe quit the show to focus on what other show? | So You Think You Can Dance | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56db2190e7c41114004b4dd8 | Where was the Hollywood round moved to? | Kodak Theatre | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56db2190e7c41114004b4dd9 | What was canceled for this year of Idol? | Idol Gives Back | [
"American_Idol\n\nIn the first major change to the judging panel, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, was introduced. This was also the first season without executive producer Nigel Lythgoe who left to focus on the international versions of his show So You Think You Can Dance. The Hollywood round was moved to the Kodak... |
56d37a4159d6e414001464cb | How many finalists were there on season eight of American Idol? | 13 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56d37a4159d6e414001464cc | Who was the first contestant to benefit from the Judges Save? | Matt Giraud | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56d37a4159d6e414001464cd | How many contestants were eliminated during the first week after the judges save? | two | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56d37a4159d6e414001464ce | How many contestants were sent home during the first week of finals? | two | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56d37a4159d6e414001464cf | Who was sent home the week after the judges saved Matt Giraud? | Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56db221be7c41114004b4ddf | How many finalists were on this season? | 13 | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56db221be7c41114004b4de0 | How many finalists were eliminated during the first results show? | two | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56db221be7c41114004b4de1 | Which contestant was saved with the first Judges' Save? | Matt Giraud | [
"American_Idol\n\nThere were 13 finalists this season, but two were eliminated in the first result show of the finals. A new feature introduced was the \"Judges' Save\", and Matt Giraud was saved from elimination at the top seven by the judges when he received the fewest votes. The next week, Lil Rounds and Anoop D... |
56d37ac659d6e414001464d5 | Who were the final two contestants on season eight of American Idol? | Kris Allen and Adam Lambert | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night ca... |
56d37ac659d6e414001464d6 | Who won season eight of American Idol? | Kris Allen | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night ca... |
56d37ac659d6e414001464d7 | What state is American Idol winner Kris Allen from? | Arkansas | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night ca... |
56d37ac659d6e414001464d9 | How many votes were cast in the American Idol finale in season eight? | 100 million | [
"American_Idol\n\nThe two finalists were Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, both of whom had previously landed in the bottom three at the top five. Allen won the contest in the most controversial voting result since season two. It was claimed, later retracted, that 38 million of the 100 million votes cast on the night ca... |
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