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Season 5 · Semifinalist, eliminated in the top 16

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American Idol: Season 5 (2006), semifinalist, eliminated in the Top 16

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The career after the show is not yet researched.

Sources

American Idol season 5 — Wikipedia, May 18, 2026.

Season 5 finalists

Taylor Hicks Rank on Encore Index: #12 (tie) in certified album units
Katharine McPhee Rank on Encore Index: #7 in Wikipedia pageviews
Elliott Yamin Rank on Encore Index: #4 (tie) in studio albums
Chris Daughtry Rank on Encore Index: #3 in certified album units
Paris Bennett Rank on Encore Index: #8 in Wikipedia trend
Kellie Pickler Rank on Encore Index: #8 in U.S. album sales
Ace Young Rank on Encore Index: #12 (tie) in Grammy nominations
Bucky Covington Rank on Encore Index: #31 (tie) in Billboard Hot 100 entries
Mandisa Rank on Encore Index: #4 (tie) in Grammy wins
Lisa Tucker Rank on Encore Index: #64 (tie) in Wikipedia trend
Kevin Covais Rank on Encore Index: #38 (tie) in Wikipedia trend
Melissa McGhee Rank on Encore Index: #356 (tie) in career score

Season 5: all finalists and their careers · Semifinalists

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