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David Archuleta
Which contestant sang "Imagine" on season seven of American Idol?
season ten
In which season of American Idol did Jennifer Lopez become a judge?
Hallelujah
What song did Jason Castro receive praise for singing during the semi-finals on American Idol?
Jeff Buckley
Whose recording of Hallelujah became successful again after being performed on American Idol?
iTunes
On what digital platform were contestants performances released to after airing on American Idol?
John Lennon's "Imagine"
Which David Archuletta cover was thought to be the best of the season by many?
Jennifer Lopez
Who said it Archuletta's rendition is one that she will never forget?
Jason Castro
Which finalist sang "Hallelujah" during the semi-finals?
Jeff Buckley
Castro's performance sent which singer's version to the top of a Billboard chart?
iTunes
For the first time, recordings of the contestant's songs could be purchased where?
David Cook
Who won season seven of American Idol?
David Cook
Who was the first Rock and Roll artist to win American Idol?
May 21, 2008
When was the winner announced?
David Cook
Who was the winner?
The Time of My Life
What was the name of the first song released by David Cook after winning American Idol?
The American Idol Songwriter contest
How was the winning single chose on season seven of American Idol?
2008
What year did David Cook release the single, "The Time of My Life"?
The Time of My Life
What was the coronation song?
May 22, 2008
When did Cook release his version of The Time of My Life?
2009
What year did the eighth season of American Idol first air?
Danny Gokey
Which contestant from season eight suffered the loss of a spouse?
president of alternative programming
What was Mike Darnells position at Fox in 2009?
January
What month did American Idol begin airing its eighth season?
January 13, 2009
When did season eight premiere?
Mike Darnell
Who was the president of alternative programming at Fox?
Danny Gokey
Which contestant received a lot of attention because of his widowhood?
Kara DioGuardi
Who was brought in as a new judge during American Idols eighth season?
two weeks
How long did the Hollywood round air for in season eight of American Idol?
So You Think You Can Dance
What show did Nigel Lythgoe leave American Idol to produce?
the Kodak Theatre
What venue hosted the Hollywood round on American Idol for the first time in 2009?
the global recession
Why did American Idol choose not to have its Idol Gives Back special in 2009?
four
How many judges were on the panel for this season?
Kara DioGuardi
Which judge joined the panel?
So You Think You Can Dance
Nigel Lythgoe quit the show to focus on what other show?
Kodak Theatre
Where was the Hollywood round moved to?
Idol Gives Back
What was canceled for this year of Idol?
13
How many finalists were there on season eight of American Idol?
Matt Giraud
Who was the first contestant to benefit from the Judges Save?
two
How many contestants were eliminated during the first week after the judges save?
two
How many contestants were sent home during the first week of finals?
Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai
Who was sent home the week after the judges saved Matt Giraud?
13
How many finalists were on this season?
two
How many finalists were eliminated during the first results show?
Matt Giraud
Which contestant was saved with the first Judges' Save?
Kris Allen and Adam Lambert
Who were the final two contestants on season eight of American Idol?
Kris Allen
Who won season eight of American Idol?
Arkansas
What state is American Idol winner Kris Allen from?
100 million
How many votes were cast in the American Idol finale in season eight?
Kris Allen
Who won the season?
season two
The only prior season to have matching controversy over the winner was?
100 million
How many votes were cast for the final two?
AT&T employees
Who was accused of teaching the public how to power text for the winner?
No Boundaries
What was the name of the song that Kris Allen and Adam Lamber released after American Idol?
DioGuardi
Who helped write the song "No Boundaries"?
No Boundaries
What was the coronation song for this season?
DioGuardi
Who co-wrote the coronation song?
gold album status
Unlike every previous winner, the winner of this season failed to achieve what status?
none
How many contestants from this season reached platinum album status?
2010
What year did season nine of American Idol first air?
Ellen DeGeneres
Who filled the judges spot vacated by Paula Abdul on season nine of American Idol?
Hollywood Week
At what point during season 9 of American Idol did Ellen Degeneres become a judge?
January 12, 2010
When did season nine premiere?
Paula Abdul
Which original judge left prior to the start of the season?
Ellen DeGeneres
Who replaced Abdul?
Hollywood Week
When did Ellen join the judges' panel?
Crystal Bowersox
Which contestant had to go to the hospital during the week of the top 20?
Ken Warwick
What producer wanted to remove Crystal Bowersox from the competition?
diabetic ketoacidosis
Why was Crystal Bowersox in the hospital during the week of the top 20 on American Idol?
Crystal Bowersox
Which contestant had Type-I diabetes?
top 20 week
When was Crystal hospitalized?
The schedule
What was changed so she could still qualify?
Ken Warwick
Who did Bowersox later reveal wanted her to be disqualified?
producer
What role does Warwick have on the show?
Michael Lynche
Which contestant was saved by the judges in season nine of American Idol?
top nine
At what point did the judges use their save on American Idols ninth season?
Adam Lambert
Who was the first American Idol contestant to return to the show as a mentor?
$45 million
How much money was brought in by the Idol Gives Back special on season nine of American Idol?
Michael Lynche
Who was saved with the Judges' Save?
Adam Lambert
Which former contestant was a mentor this season?
Simon Cowell
Who had their final season in the show in season nine?
tribute to Simon Cowell
Why did Paula Abdul appear on the season nine finale of American Idol?
Simon Cowell
Who had a special tribute at the finale?
Paula Abdul
Which former Idol star made an appearance for Cowell's tribute?
Lee DeWyze
Who was the winner of American Idols ninth season?
Beautiful Day
What U2 song was released by Lee DeWyze after winning American Idol?
May 26
When was the finale held?
DeWyze
Who won this season of Idol?
Beautiful Day
What song did DeWyze cover for his first release?
Up to the Mountain
Which song did Bowersox cover for her first release?
2011
What year did season ten of American Idol first air?
ten
In which season of American Idol did Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez become judges?
Jimmy Iovine
Who replace weekly mentors as a more permanent mentor on American Idols tenth season?
The X Factor
What show did Simon Cowell join after leaving American Idol?
Nigel Lythgoe
Who was the executive producer of American Idols tenth season?
January 19, 2011
When did season ten premiere?
Nigel Lythgoe
Who returned as executive producer this season?
Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler
Which two new judges joined Randy Jackson on the judges' panel?
Jimmy Iovine
Who was the in-house mentor this season?
Season ten
What was the first season of American Idol to feature online auditions?
Myspace
What website hosted auditions for American Idols tenth season?