What American Idol winner just died?
“American Idol” Season 1 finalist Nikki McKibbin died late Halloween night at age 42. Justin Guarini, who finished No. 2 that season, broke the news on Instagram. According to Red Eye Radio host, Gary McNamara, McKibbin suffered an aneurysm and had been put on life support.
What is going on with Ruben Studdard?
He’s teaching at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Studdard will be pausing his tour in March 2022 to take a different kind of stage — He will be teaching two master classes in music at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.
What happened to Taylor Hicks American Idol?
Taylor Hicks After poor record sales, Hicks was dropped from his record label in 2008, which caused him to form his own label, Modern Whomp. The Alabama native recorded three studio albums and released his latest single, “Six Strings and Diamond Rings,” in 2017.
Who died from American Idol 2021?
Nikki McKibbin died after a brain aneurysm She is famously known for being the third-place finalist behind Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini. In 2020, McKibbin died at the age of 42 after suffering from a brain aneurysm, as reported by The New York Times.
What happened to Bo from American Idol?
Bo Bice. The season four runner-up (to Carrie Underwood) is now married with three boys and a girl. Despite suffering serious health problems in 2006, the Southern rocker has released three hit albums since his stint on Idol.
What happened Carly Smithson?
After being introduced to former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody in early 2009, plans for Smithson’s post-Idol solo album were scrapped and instead she became the lead singer of the now defunct gothic metal band We Are the Fallen….
| Carly Smithson | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | MCA Universal Republic |
What happened to Fantasia Barrino?
Since winning “American Idol” at 19 years old, Fantasia Barrino has released numerous studio albums, the last of which was released in 2019. The powerhouse singer had guest appearances on TV shows like “The Simpsons” and “American Dreams,” and also starred as Celie in the Broadway adaptation of “The Color Purple.”
What happened to Caleb from Idol?
Ex-‘American Idol’ Finalist Caleb Kennedy Still in Jail Over Fatal Car Crash. The country music singer has been charged as an adult and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted of driving under the influence resulting in death.