1. Phillip Phillips By: Andrea Del Mar Santiago

2. 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.

3. 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".

4. 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.

5. 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."

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Gone, Gone, Gone 2013 Teen Choice Award nomination: Choice Rock Song. Listen for drums sound like a heartbeat.

10. Awards and Nominations YearAssociationCategoryWorkResult 2012Teen Choice AwardsChoice Love Song“Home”Nominated 2013World Music AwardsWorld's Best Song“Home”Nominated 2013Billboard Music AwardsTop Rock Song Top Rock Album “Home” “The World from the Side of the Moon” Nominated 2013Teen Choice AwardsChoice Rock Song“Gone, Gone, Gone"Nominated 2013MuchMusic Video Awards International Video of the Year - Artist “Home”Nominated

11. References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkV7w0i1gBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oozQ4yV__Vw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oozQ4yV__Vw http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_Phillips