Colton Dixon
Season 11 · Eliminated 7th
Where are they now
Colton Dixon released the single In Spite of Me in 2026, after The Love I Have for You on July 25, 2025. Atlantic Records released Rest of My Life, from the film Sight, on April 26, 2024. Build a Boat reached number one on Hot Christian Songs and has an RIAA Gold certification.
Key figures
- Career score34 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #32 (tie) of 688
- Single units1,000,000 certified single unitsRank on Encore Index: #25 (tie) of 38
- Billboard 200 albums3 albums on the Billboard 200Rank on Encore Index: #24 (tie) of 94
- Studio albums4 studio albumsRank on Encore Index: #28 (tie) of 238
- Wikipedia views, 12 months46,389 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #71 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 2015795,179 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #62 of 303
Known for
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, July 2015 – September 2026.
Career
- 2012
American Idol, season 11
Eliminated 7th
- 2012
He released Never Gone on iTunes on September 25, 2012. You Are reached U.S. radio on October 19, 2012, and iTunes on October 30, 2012.
- 2013
EMI CMG, Sparrow Records, and 19 Recordings released his debut album A Messenger on January 29, 2013.
- 2013
On February 14, 2013, he opened Jessica Sanchez's concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila. From February 21, 2013, he supported Third Day on The Miracle Tour, which was scheduled to end on May 19, 2013.
- 2014
More of You was released to iTunes on June 24, 2014. His second studio album, Anchor, was released on August 19, 2014, on EMI CMG, Sparrow, and 19 Recordings.
- 2015
The Calm Before the Storm was released on September 11, 2015, with the EPs Calm and Storm, on EMI CMG, Sparrow, and 19 Recordings.
- 2017
All That Matters was released on January 13, 2017. Identity was released on March 24, 2017, on Capitol CMG, Sparrow, and 19 Recordings.
- 2020
By January 15, 2020, Atlantic Records and Hear It Loud had signed him to an exclusive label deal. Miracles was scheduled for January 24, 2020.
- 2020
The EP Colton Dixon was released on May 15, 2020, on Atlantic Records.
- 2022
Build a Boat was released in 2022 and later received an RIAA Gold certification.
- 2023
The EP Canvas was released on April 28, 2023, on Capitol CMG, Sparrow, and 19 Recordings.
- 2024
On April 26, 2024, Atlantic Records released Rest of My Life, his song from the film Sight.
- 2025
The Love I Have for You was released on July 25, 2025.
- 2026
In Spite of Me was released in 2026.
More milestones
- Date not documented
A Messenger peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and number 12 on the UK Christian and Gospel chart. Anchor peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 200. Identity peaked at number 73. Each album reached number one on the Top Christian Albums chart.
- Date not documented
Miracles reached number 14 on Hot Christian Songs and number five on Christian Airplay. Build a Boat reached number one on Hot Christian Songs, Christian Airplay, Christian AC, and Christian Digital Sales.
- Date not documented
You Are reached number 10 on Hot Christian Songs and number one on Christian Digital Sales. More of You reached number nine on Hot Christian Songs and number five on Christian Airplay.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales | Billboard peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Messenger | Album | 2013 | EMI CMG/Sparrow/19 Recordings | Not documented | 100,000May 15, 2013 | No. 15Billboard 200 |
 Anchor | Album | 2014 | EMI CMG/Sparrow/19 | Not documented | Not documented | No. 23Billboard 200 |
| Calm | EP | 2015 | EMI CMG/Sparrow/19 Recordings | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Storm | EP | 2015 | EMI CMG/Sparrow/19 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| The Calm Before the Storm | Album | 2015 | EMI CMG/Sparrow/19 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
 Identity | Album | 2017 | Capitol CMG/Sparrow/19 | Not documented | 7,000date not given | No. 73Billboard 200 |
 Miracles | Single | 2020 | Atlantic | Gold | Not applicable | Not documented |
| Colton Dixon | EP | 2020 | Atlantic | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
| Build a Boat | Single | 2022 | Not documented | Gold | Not applicable | Not documented |
| Canvas | EP | 2023 | Capitol CMG/Sparrow/19 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented |
Cover images: Cover Art Archive (MusicBrainz).
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dove Awards | Best Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year | A Messenger | Won |
| 2013 | Dove Awards | Best Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year | Never Gone | Nominated |
| 2013 | Dove Awards | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Dove Awards | Best Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year | Anchor | Won |
| 2023 | Dove Awards | Song of the Year | Build A Boat | Nominated |
Sources
- Colton Dixon — Wikipedia, October 5, 2026.
- MusicBrainz release groups for Colton Dixon — MusicBrainz.
- Colton Dixon releases new single from the Sight soundtrack — Jesus Freak Hideout, April 26, 2024.
- RIAA Gold & Platinum search cited for Colton Dixon — RIAA.
- Idol sales: Seven singers in the Billboard 200 — USA Today, May 15, 2013.
- Colton Dixon Identity debut article cited for U.S. sales — Billboard.
- American Idol season 11 — Wikipedia, May 27, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- Sparrow Records (Wikipedia revision 1335046476) — Wikipedia, January 27, 2026.
- Capitol Christian Music Group (Wikipedia revision 1352989434) — Wikipedia, May 7, 2026.
- Atlantic / Hear It Loud sign Colton Dixon — Jesus Freak Hideout, January 15, 2020.
- Atlantic Records (Wikipedia revision 1376548521) — Wikipedia, September 24, 2026.
- American Idol alum Colton Dixon to release debut album in January — The Hollywood Reporter, December 18, 2012.
- Jessica Sanchez wows in Manila concert — Rappler, February 15, 2013.
- Colton Dixon Billboard chart history cited by the discography — Billboard.
- Colton Dixon Official Charts artist page cited for the UK Christian and Gospel peak — Official Charts Company.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Colton Dixon", July 2015 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
- Colton Dixon Releases Identity, Available Now — JesusFreakHideout, March 24, 2017.
- 'American Idol' Remembers Mandisa With Emotional Tribute By Alum Colton Dixon, Melinda Doolittle and Danny Gokey — Deadline, April 29, 2024.
- 'American Idol' pays tribute to Mandisa — CNN, April 30, 2024.
