Clark Beckham
Season 14 · Runner-up
Where are they now
Clark Beckham, runner-up on season 14 of American Idol, released the EP Year One in 2018 and the album Light Year in 2020. Quincy Jones signed him to Quincy Jones Management in 2017. NCS Records announced his signing in October 2025, and Acoustic Worship Sessions was set for June 26, 2026.
Key figures
- Career score11 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #117 (tie) of 365
- Studio albums2 studio albumsRank on Encore Index: #64 (tie) of 182
- Wikipedia views, 12 months13,985 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #154 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 2015271,412 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #136 of 303
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, July 2015 – September 2026.
Career
- 2015
American Idol, season 14
Runner-up
- 2015
Clark Beckham was nominated for Choice Music: Next Big Thing at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards.
- 2015
Clark Beckham, the season 14 runner-up, played the American Idols Live! Tour 2015 from July 7 through August 28, 2015.
- 2017
Quincy Jones signed Clark Beckham to Quincy Jones Management in 2017. Beckham spent three years as an artist under Jones's guidance.
- 2018
Year One debuted at number 6 on the iTunes Alternative chart and at number 22 on Billboard's R&B Sales chart.
- 2018
Clark Beckham released the EP Year One on May 11, 2018.
- 2020
Clark Beckham released the album Light Year on November 6, 2020.
- 2025
Clark Beckham was a featured artist in Tommee Profitt's 2025 Christmas show The Birth of a King at Bridgestone Arena.
- 2025
Nashville Christian Songwriters announced NCS Records on October 6, 2025, with Clark Beckham as the signed artist. He also joined the staff as a coach and mentor.
- 2026
Acoustic Worship Sessions was scheduled for June 26, 2026, on NCS Records. Clark Beckham's site lists the album as available.
More milestones
- Date not documented
Clark Beckham has performed with the Nashville Symphony and opened for Jon Bellion and Allen Stone.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Beckham | EP | 2013 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
 Songs About Her | EP | 2014 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Year One | EP | 2018 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Light Year | Album | 2020 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Acoustic Worship Sessions | Album | 2026 | NCS Records | Not documented | Not documented |
Cover images: Cover Art Archive (MusicBrainz).
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Music: Next Big Thing | Nominated |
Sources
- Clark Beckham — Wikipedia, August 24, 2026.
- Clark Beckham official site — Clark Beckham.
- American Idol's Clark Beckham Signs with NCS Records — JubileeCast, October 6, 2025.
- Clark Beckham to Release Acoustic Worship Sessions June 26 — Jesus Freak Hideout, June 3, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- American Idol season 14 — Wikipedia, July 21, 2026.
- American Idols Live! Tour 2015 (Wikipedia revision 1378898331) — Wikipedia, October 6, 2026.
- iTunes Search API album results for Clark Beckham — Apple.
- MusicBrainz release groups for Clark Beckham — MusicBrainz.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Clark Beckham", July 2015 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
- American Idol Series Finale Recap: Alumni Cameos and Star-Studded Performances — ABC News, April 8, 2016.
- American Idol ends 15-year run with massive alumni reunion — United Press International, April 8, 2016.
- American Idol names Harmon its final winner — USA Today, April 7, 2016.
