Phillip Phillips, American Singing Reality Show, American Idol season 11 winner contestant

Phillip Phillips, American Singing Reality Show, American Idol season 11 winner contestant

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Phillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips was born on September 20, 1990. He born and brought up in Leesburg, Georgia. He attended Lee County High School. He graduated Albany Technical College, but had to miss the graduation ceremony due to being on American Idol. He auditioned in North Charleston, singing "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" with the guitar. He performed "I Only Have Eyes For You" with Heejun Han, Neco Starr, and Jairon Jackson during Hollywood Week. Many people have compared his vocal style to that of Dave Matthews, whom he has also noted as an influence. Phillips was announced the winner on May 23, 2012.