Philmon Lee
Season 24 · Eliminated (10th–11th)
Where are they now
Philmon Lee, from LaGrange, Georgia, was eliminated from American Idol season 24 on April 13, 2026, after singing Hot Blooded. On May 11 he sang with Shinedown at the finale. Epic Records has released his music since 2020, including the EP 706 in 2021 and Baby Don't Cry, featuring Young Thug, in 2023.
Career
- 2020
He signed to Epic Records in 2020. Against Da Grain Entertainment also signed him. No date is stated for that second deal.
- 2020
On May 8, 2020, Epic Records released Memories and Sunflower (I Refuse To Die). On September 18, 2020, Epic released No Saving Me, featuring Lindsey Stirling.
- 2021
On January 22, 2021, Epic Records released Where Was Your Love, his first new song of that year.
- 2021
On June 11, 2021, Epic Records released his EP 706.
- 2023
On January 20, 2023, Epic Records released Baby Don't Cry, featuring Young Thug.
- 2024
On May 31, 2024, Epic Records released Home Drinker.
- 2026
American Idol, season 24
Eliminated (10th–11th)
- 2026
On February 9, 2026, he earned a golden ticket on American Idol.
- 2026
On March 7, 2026, while in the American Idol top 30, he played a sold-out show at the Royal Theatre in LaGrange.
- 2026
As of March 9, 2026, he was a 26-year-old singer-songwriter and insurance agent in LaGrange.
- 2026
On April 13, 2026, he sang Hot Blooded by Foreigner and was eliminated from American Idol.
- 2026
On May 11, 2026, he sang Searchlight and Second Chance with Shinedown at the American Idol finale.
More milestones
- Date not documented
He learned piano, guitar, and drums from his musician father and toured a little with him. That touring is when he decided he wanted to be a singer.
Discography
| Title | Type | Year | Label | RIAA certification | U.S. sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 706 | EP | 2021 | Epic Records | Not documented | Not documented |
Sources
- Vocal Powerhouse Philmon Lee Unveils New Single Where Was Your Love — The Hype Magazine, January 22, 2021.
- LaGrange's Philmon Lee eliminated from American Idol — WTVM, April 13, 2026.
- American Idol season 24 — Wikipedia, July 18, 2026.
- Apple album lookup for Philmon Lee artist 1511800926 — Apple.
- List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, June 10, 2026.
- Philmon Lee artist page — Spotify.
- LaGrange singer earns golden ticket on American Idol — WTVM, February 9, 2026.
- LaGrange native taking national stage by storm on American Idol — WTVM, March 8, 2026.
- LaGrange's Philmon Lee advances on American Idol season 24 — WTVM, March 9, 2026.
