American Idol Season 5 – Where are they now?
American Idol Season 5 has been dubbed the most successful season ever in terms of public popularity and due to the array of talented singers. This was the first season that aired in HD on television, and this was an added boost to the ratings. Although there was a lot of controversy over Taylor Hicks’ ultimate win, it was accepted among the fans. It has been no surprise to any AI follower to see that Hicks has been the least successful winner. Taylor Hicks enjoyed his Soul Patrol fans and the notoriety awarded to him for being the only contestant to exhibit absolutely no rhythm as he jerked and flailed about during his performances. The silver haired singer was often considered one of the least likely to win the event but he managed to overcome the obstacles and claim the Season 5 crown. Out of the top finalists, 9 of the American Idol contestants signed record deals that season. These contestants included Taylor Hicks, Paris Bennett, Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, M
