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American Idol
In the early days of the music industry, only a combination of hard work and luck could get musicians a recording contract—and even then, success was limited by the scope of a radio or record distribution deal. But thanks to the reality TV phenomenon, even an appearance on the American Idol competition can make you an instant superstar. Here are some of the show's most famous competitors and judges.
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Browse biographies of the newest faces of American Idol, including host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Mariah Carey.
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Randy Jackson
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Randy Jackson
Bassist, Music Producer, Singer, Television Personality / 1956 -
Record producer and musician Randy Jackson is notable mostly as a judge on the talent-search TV show American Idol
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Mariah Carey
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- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Mariah Carey
Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1970 -
With hits such as "Vision of Love" and "I Don't Wanna Cry," pop diva Mariah Carey holds the record for most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history.
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Nicki Minaj
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- Name Changers
Nicki Minaj
Rapper / 1982 -
Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj was featured in seven songs on Billboard's Hot 100 at the same time, even before the release of her debut album in 2010.
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Keith Urban
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- Contemporary Country Stars
- American Idol
- Famous Scorpios
Keith Urban
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1967 -
Grammy-award winning country music singer, songwriter and guitarist Keith Urban was named the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year in 2006.
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Ryan Seacrest
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- American Idol
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Television Personalities
Ryan Seacrest
Disc Jockey, Television Personality, Television Producer / 1974 -
Ryan Seacrest is known for hosting the popular televised competition American Idol, the annual TV special Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and the radio program American Top 40.
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