American Idol Season 5 – Top 12
The fifth season of American Idol produced one of the biggest shocks I’d ever felt watching the show.
When Chris Daughtry was up against Katharine McPhee for elimination, I was sure it was Kat’s time to go. Even she looked shocked and horrified. Chris was a fan-favorite and has gone on to enjoy HUGE success as the frontman for Daughtry so I still just don’t understand how he got eliminated.
Taylor Hicks went on to win with Katharine McPhee as his runner-up. I personally adored Elliott Yamin and was disappointed he didn’t win or come in second place. I also have to admit that I really liked Kevin Covais, especially his performance of “Starry, Starry Night.” Of course, this is also the season that brought you Kellie Pickler.
I could go on and on. Here’s the Top 12 (elimination dates from 2006):
- Taylor Hicks – Winner
- Katharine McPhee - May 24
- Elliott Yamin - May 17
- Chris Daughtry - May 10
- Paris Bennett - May 3
- Kellie Pickler - April 26
- Ace Young - April 19
- Bucky Covington - April 12
- Mandisa - April 5
- Lisa Tucker - March 29
- Kevin Covais - March 22
- Melissa McGhee - March 15
Here’s a video of the winning moment (look for Carrie Underwood and Anthony Federov in the audience) and Taylor singing “Do I Make You Proud?”
image: Newscom
I Wanted Kellie to win and other than Daughtry shes been the most succesful.If she could of sang just country songs she might of won.I think Taylor won because everyone thought Kat would so many didnt vote.