Beginning as the television phenomenon
Pop Idol over in the UK, American Idol came to these
shores last summer and became an overnight success,
much like the eventual winner, Kelly Clarkson. With
two shows each week, American Idol's audience grew every
time out, culminating when over 30 million viewers tuned
in for the finale.
The second season of American Idol
was even more successful! After 50,000 auditioners and
months of singing, Ruben Studdard was crowned the next
American Idol!
Ryan Seacrest-
With his successful broadcasting career, it’s
no wonder why E! Online recently
named 26-year-old Ryan Seacrest as one of the 20 “Young
Guns Under 30 Who Hold Hollywood’s Future in Their
Hands.”
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Ryan’s
professional career in broadcasting began at the age
of 16 when he applied for an internship at one of Atlanta’s
top radio stations, WSTR/Star 94. In 1995, Seacrest
relocated to Los Angeles to further his radio career
where he is currently the host of the #1-rated weekday
afternoon talk show, “Ryan Seacrest For the Ride
Home” on Los Angeles radio station, Star 98.7
FM.
Simon Cowell-
Simon Cowell’s music career is now infamous having,
over the past 20 years, shaped what we consider to be
modern pop music today. In the last 10 years, Simon,
a BMG Record Executive, has been making and breaking
records. Cowell has achieved sales of over 25 million
albums, over 70 top 30 records and 17 number 1 singles.
Simon became a celebrity in his
own right for reducing a string of teenage wannabes
to tears while serving as a judge on the UK version
of the show, "Pop Idol."
Randy Jackson-
Randy Jackson, a Grammy Award winning producer, is a
twenty-year music industry veteran. For eight years,
he was the V.P. of A&R at Columbia Records followed
by four years as Senior V.P. of A&R at MCA Records.
Randy has recorded, toured and performed
with the likes of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine
Dion, *NSYNC, Madonna, Elton John, Destiny's Child and
many more. Randy has worked on over one thousand gold
and multi-platinum albums. His contributions have helped
to sell over 200 million albums worldwide
Paula Abdul-
Equally recognized, awarded and celebrated “in
front of the camera” as well as “behind
the camera,” Paula Abdul’s extraordinary
music career is exemplified by worldwide album sales
exceeding 30 million records and numerous awards including
The Grammy, Emmy, fox Awards and others.
Paula has also been honored with
her very own Star on Hollywood Boulevard, and was inducted
into Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Hall of Fame.
