Phillip Phillips

By: Andrea Del Mar Santiago

Who is Phillip Phillips?

• Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr.

• Born in Albany, Georgia in September 20, 1990.

• At the age of twelve (2002) , he moved to Leesburg, Georgia.

• Singer, Songwriter, and Musician.

• Started to play music (guitar) at the age of fourteen.

• He won a local singing competition, "Albany Star", in 2010.

• His favorite singers are Jonny Lang, John Butler,

Dave Matthews and Damien Rice.

• He also enjoyed Mumford & Sons and Tool.

• He grew up mainly listening to 60's and 70's

music like Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.

• "Then as I got older I found Damien Rice and

Dave Matthews and John Butler, which is what

really set it off for me in terms of finding my

voice as a musician.“ He described his music as

"jazz and rock alternative sound".

American Idol

• Winner of American Idol Season 11 (2012).

• Phillips auditioned in Savannah, Georgia. sang "Superstition" by Stevie

Wonder.

• The judges then asked him to perform a second song with his guitar, and he

performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller." He advanced to the Hollywood

rounds, and later to the Las Vegas round.

• On February 23, 2012, Phillips was chosen as one of the Top 25 semi-

finalists, and then voted into the Top 13.

• His performance style on the show has been compared to Dave

Matthews, and he covered one of his songs, "The Stone", in the

competition. When asked about Phillips' imitation of his style,

Dave Matthews said: "More power to him, I don't mind", and

added "He should kick my ass, [then] maybe I can retire and he

can take over my band."

• After the Top 13 performance night, Phillips was taken to a

doctor for possible kidney stones. He had eight procedures

while he was on Idol, and had considered quitting the show

due to the pain.

• For his Top 3 performance, Phillips sang Bob Seger's "We've

Got Tonight." Phillips became the winner on the finale

against Jessica Sanchez after a record-breaking total of 132

million votes were cast.

We've Got Tonight

• Song by: Bob Seger.

• Performed by: Phillip Phillips (2012)

• Listen for melody and harmony on his voice and on the strings.

Home

• His coronation song, "Home", was released after his performance, and had the biggest digital sales week for any Idol winner's coronation song.

• Listen for duple meter, strong beat of the guitar strings, and use of vowel sounds.

Gone, Gone, Gone

• 2013 Teen Choice Award nomination: Choice Rock Song.

• Listen for drums sound like a heartbeat.

Awards and NominationsYear Association Category Work Result

2012 Teen Choice Awards Choice Love Song “Home” Nominated

2013 World Music Awards World's Best Song “Home” Nominated

2013 Billboard Music Awards

Top Rock SongTop Rock Album

“Home”“The World from the Side of the Moon”

NominatedNominated

2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice Rock Song “Gone, Gone, Gone"

Nominated

2013 MuchMusic Video Awards

International Video of the Year - Artist

“Home” Nominated

References

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkV7w0i1gBE

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oozQ4yV__Vw.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_Phillips