Phillip Phillips
Season 11 · Winner
Where are they now
Phillip Phillips now releases music independently under the name Phil Phil Music. He issued the five-song EP Let's Go Far: Vol. 1 on September 4, 2026, and announced a North American headlining tour set to start in Dallas on September 10, 2026. Earlier in 2026 he finished second on season 14 of The Masked Singer.
Key figures
- Career score50 points of 100Rank on Encore Index: #14 (tie) of 365
- U.S. albums sold1,255,000 albums soldRank on Encore Index: #10 of 21
- Album units1,000,000 certified album unitsRank on Encore Index: #11 (tie) of 22
- Single units5,000,000 certified single unitsRank on Encore Index: #9 of 34
- Billboard 200 albums6 albums on the Billboard 200Rank on Encore Index: #8 (tie) of 88
- Hot 100 entries4 Hot 100 entriesRank on Encore Index: #21 (tie) of 66
- Studio albums4 studio albumsRank on Encore Index: #25 (tie) of 182
- Wikipedia views, 12 months271,512 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #19 of 303
- Wikipedia views since 20152,591,999 pageviewsRank on Encore Index: #30 of 303
Known for
Interest over time
Monthly views of the English Wikipedia article, July 2015 – September 2026.
Career
- 2012
American Idol, season 11
Winner
- 2012
Winning season 11 of American Idol in 2012 brought him a recording contract with Interscope Records, with releases issued through 19 Recordings and Interscope.
- 2012
His coronation single "Home" came out on May 23, 2012, entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 10 with 278,000 downloads in its first week, and later peaked at No. 6.
- 2012
Released his debut studio album, The World from the Side of the Moon, which entered the Billboard 200 at No. 4 with 169,000 copies sold.
- 2013
Opened for Matchbox Twenty on a North American tour that began on January 29, 2013.
- 2013
Toured as the opening act on John Mayer's Born and Raised World Tour from July to October 2013.
- 2013
"Gone, Gone, Gone" became his second No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart; it peaked at No. 24 on the Hot 100.
- 2014
Released his second studio album, Behind the Light, which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
- 2015
Challenged his contracts with the American Idol producer's 19 companies, seeking release from them; the dispute was settled in 2017, after which he began recording new songs again.
- 2018
Played a diamond smuggler in an episode of the series Hawaii Five-0.
- 2018
Released his third studio album, Collateral, licensed by 19 Recordings to Interscope; it reached No. 141 on the Billboard 200.
- 2018
Headlined The Magnetic Tour, more than 40 shows in support of Collateral.
- 2023
Returned to American Idol for season 21 as a Hollywood Week mentor, leading the songwriting group with Catie Turner.
- 2023
Released his fourth studio album, Drift Back, his first album in five years and his first release as an independent artist, under Phil Phil Music.
- 2026
Competed on season 14 of The Masked Singer as Pugcasso and finished as runner-up.
- 2026
Announced the Let's Go Far Tour, a fall 2026 North American headlining tour scheduled to open in Dallas on September 10, 2026.
- 2026
Released the five-song EP Let's Go Far: Vol. 1 under Phil Phil Music.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales | Billboard peak | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| We've Got Tonight | Other | 2012 | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No. 97Hot 100 | |
| Home | Single | 2012 | Not documented | 4× Platinum | Not applicable | No. 6Hot 100 | |
 Phillip Phillips: Journey to the Finale | Compilation | 2012 | 19 | Not documented | Not documented | No. 11Billboard 200 | |
| American Idol Season 11 Highlights | EP | 2012 | 19 | Not documented | 82,000September 27, 2012 | No. 25Billboard 200 | |
| The World from the Side of the Moon | Album | 2012 | Interscope | Platinum | 1,033,000November 2013 | No. 4Billboard 200 | |
| Gone, Gone, Gone | Single | 2013 | Interscope | Platinum | Not applicable | No. 24Hot 100 | |
 iTunes Session | EP | 2013 | 19 | Not documented | Not documented | No. 148Billboard 200 | |
| Live EP | EP | 2013 | Interscope | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | |
| Raging Fire | Single | 2014 | Not documented | Not documented | Not applicable | No. 58Hot 100 | |
| Behind the Light | Album | 2014 | Interscope | Not documented | 123,000December 2014 | No. 7Billboard 200 | |
| Collateral | Album | 2018 | Interscope | Not documented | Not documented | No. 141Billboard 200 | Apple Music: Collateral |
| Drift Back | Album | 2023 | Phil Phil Music | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Apple Music: Drift Back |
| Let's Go Far: Vol. 1 | EP | 2026 | Phil Phil Music | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | Apple Music: Let's Go Far: Vol. 1 |
Cover images: Cover Art Archive (MusicBrainz).
Sources
- Let's Go Far: Vol. 1 - EP by Phillip Phillips — Apple Music, September 4, 2026.
- Phillip Phillips Kicks Off His Next Era With New Single, as He Announces Forthcoming EP and Tour (Exclusive) — American Songwriter, June 23, 2026.
- 'American Idol' Winner Phillip Phillips Finishes 'The Masked Singer' in Second Place — Talent Recap, April 2, 2026.
- Phillip Phillips — Wikipedia, July 21, 2026.
- Phillip Phillips discography — Wikipedia, July 11, 2026.
- Home (Phillip Phillips song) — Wikipedia, September 5, 2026.
- RIAA Gold & Platinum search: Phillip Phillips — RIAA.
- The World from the Side of the Moon — Wikipedia, May 26, 2026.
- Gone, Gone, Gone (Phillip Phillips song) — Wikipedia, February 14, 2026.
- Behind the Light — Wikipedia, September 12, 2026.
- 9 Albums That Flopped in 2014 (Or Did They?) — Billboard, December 9, 2014.
- Idol sales: Phillip Phillips' Home expansion — USA Today (Idol Chatter), September 27, 2012.
- American Idol season 11 — Wikipedia, May 27, 2026.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- "American Idol" finale: Phillip Phillips wins title over Jessica Sanchez — CBS News, May 24, 2012.
- Collateral - Album by Phillip Phillips — Apple Music, January 19, 2018.
- Drift Back - Album by Phillip Phillips — Apple Music, June 9, 2023.
- With Lawsuit Behind Him, Phillip Phillips Makes A Big Return — HuffPost, February 19, 2018.
- Phillip Phillips to Release Album, Drift Back, On June 9th — Shore Fire Media, March 31, 2023.
- Phillip Phillips returns with brand new EP "Let's Go Far: Vol. 1," out September 4 — The Concert Chronicles, July 1, 2026.
- Phillip Phillips Chart History: Hot 100 — Billboard.
- Phillip Phillips Chart History: Billboard 200 — Billboard.
- Chart Watch: Eminem Returns to #1, Gaga Sinks to #8 — Yahoo Music, November 27, 2013.
- Monthly pageviews of the English Wikipedia article "Phillip Phillips", July 2015 – September 2026 — Wikimedia Foundation.
- TV singing shows fail to create stars — USA Today, January 14, 2014.
- Watch 'American Idol' winners pay tribute to David Bowie with medley performance in show finale — NME, April 8, 2016.
- American Idol Series Finale Recap: Alumni Cameos and Star-Studded Performances — ABC News, April 8, 2016.
- Phillip Phillips returns to American Idol to perform Home — Country Now, May 3, 2020.
- The Masked Singer finale reveals Pugcasso, Cat Witch and Crane — Variety, April 1, 2026.
