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American singer-songwriter and instrumentalist who won the eleventh season of American Idol.Phillip Phillips gained national fame after winning American Idol in 2012. His debut single 'Home' became the best-selling coronation song in the show's history, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieving 5x platinum certification. He has released three studio albums blending folk-rock, pop, and blues influences while maintaining an independent career after parting ways with his initial record label.

• Phillips performed throughout American Idol while enduring severe kidney pain, requiring eight surgeries during/after the show, including a kidney stone removal days before the finale.
• His debut single 'Home' was featured prominently during NBC's coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics, contributing to its massive commercial success with over 5 million copies sold in the US alone.
• Phillips filed a lawsuit against 19 Recordings in 2015 to void his contract, citing 'oppressive' terms. The dispute was settled in 2016, allowing him to release music independently.
• Despite his TV fame, Phillips maintains a grounded musical identity, drawing comparisons to Dave Matthews for his raspy vocals and guitar-driven sound.