Phillip
LaDon Phillips, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter from Leesburg,
Georgia. He won the eleventh season of American Idol on May 23, 2012.
His coronation song "Home", released after his win, became
the best selling of all coronation songs. Wikipedia
Born:
September 20, 1990 (age 22), Leesburg
Full
name: Phillip LaDon Phillips, Jr.
Albums:
World From the Side of the Moon, American Idol Season 11 Highlights
Early
life
Phillips
was born in Albany, Georgia, to Sheryl and Phillip "Donnie"
Phillips, Sr., and moved to Leesburg when he was twelve.He grew up in
Sasser and Leesburg, and attended Lee County High School. He
graduated from Albany Technical College with a major in Industrial
Systems Technology, but missed the graduation ceremony due to his
obligations to American Idol. Prior to appearing on American Idol, he
worked at his family's pawn shop.
Phillips
started playing music when he was 14. He was mentored by his
long-time friend and brother-in-law, Benjamin Neil, whom he credited
for piquing his interest in music.In 2009, he formed the Phillip
Phillips Band with Neil and another brother-in-law, Todd Urick, and
erformed in various local venues and events. He won a local singing
competition, "Albany Star", in 2010.
Phillips
said his favorite singer is Jonny Lang, and other favorites include
John Butler, Dave Matthews and Damien Rice,and he also enjoyed
Mumford & Sons and Tool. He described his music as "jazz,
rock alternative sound". Prior to American Idol, he also
auditioned on the second season of America's Got Talent but did not
make it to its final
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