Big names · 2 min read · October 17, 2026

Jordan Pruitt drew 3.9 times as many Wikipedia readers as a year earlier

Jordan Pruitt leads the Wikipedia risers among living singing-show alumni who had 1,500 or more readers a year earlier. Here is what each did.

Jordan Pruitt
Photo: BrokenSphere · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo source.

Jordan Pruitt’s Wikipedia article drew 3.9 times as many readers from July to September 2026 as a year earlier. That is the biggest rise among living singing-show alumni whose articles had at least 1,500 readers from July to September 2025. Here are the ten biggest risers and what each has done.

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The ten biggest risers

Seven of the 20 biggest risers sang on The X Factor, which had three seasons.

Wikipedia readers, July to September 2026 against a year earlier

One row per person. Each bar runs from the readers of July to September 2025 (1×) to July to September 2026.

Jordan PruittThe Voice season 3, eliminated in the Battle rounds
Jordan Pruitt released Outside Looking In (20th Anniversary Edition) on September 25, 2026.
3.9×Jordan Pruitt · 3.9 times the readers of a year earlier · 44,339 readers in the last 12 months.
Jake HootThe Voice season 17, winner
July 6, 2026: Hoot talked with Gayle Thompson about his music career, “The Blade” duet and his children’s book.
2.7×Jake Hoot · 2.7 times the readers of a year earlier · 32,340 readers in the last 12 months.
Tate StevensThe X Factor season 2, winner
Tate Stevens released the single Perfect to Me on June 15, 2026.
2.7×Tate Stevens · 2.7 times the readers of a year earlier · 62,401 readers in the last 12 months.
Carly Rose SonenclarThe X Factor season 2, runner-up
August 1, 2025: Carly Rose Sonenclar released the EP “Real”.
2.6×Carly Rose Sonenclar · 2.6 times the readers of a year earlier · 66,247 readers in the last 12 months.
Avery WilsonThe Voice season 3, eliminated in the Knockout rounds
Sang the national anthem at New York City Hall on June 18, 2026, at the ceremony for the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship that followed their parade.
2.2×Avery Wilson · 2.2 times the readers of a year earlier · 67,982 readers in the last 12 months.
Lillie McCloudThe X Factor season 3, eighth place
September 24, 2018: Lillie McCloud discussed life in Slovakia and plans for new recordings with TABLET.TV.
2.2×Lillie McCloud · 2.2 times the readers of a year earlier · 15,380 readers in the last 12 months.
Juliet SimmsThe Voice season 2, runner-up
Reported May 26, 2026: A May 26, 2026 interview said she had acted with Andy Biersack in Paradise City.
2.2×Juliet Simms · 2.2 times the readers of a year earlier · 108,844 readers in the last 12 months.
Cassadee PopeThe Voice season 3, winner
Featured on Autopilot from Silverstein’s album Pink Moon, released on September 12, 2025.
2.0×Cassadee Pope · twice the readers of a year earlier · 193,606 readers in the last 12 months.
Rachel CrowThe X Factor season 1, fifth place
In 2025 Crow graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.
1.9×Rachel Crow · 1.9 times the readers of a year earlier · 53,154 readers in the last 12 months.
Paris BennettAmerican Idol season 5, eliminated 5th
Paris Bennett sang The Show Must Go On with Braden Rumfelt on American Idol on May 4, 2026.
1.9×Paris Bennett · 1.9 times the readers of a year earlier · 44,123 readers in the last 12 months.

Each three-month period needs at least 1,500 readers, so a few hundred readers cannot make a large change.

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Photo credits (12 photos)

Jordan Pruitt: BrokenSphere · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Jake Hoot: Trae Patton/NBC · Photo source · cropped.
Tate Stevens: Synergistic Productions · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Carly Rose Sonenclar: Red Carpet Report on Mingle Media TV from Culver City, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Avery Wilson: NYC Mayor's Office · CC BY 4.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Juliet Simms: Zeddawg · Public domain · Photo source · cropped.
Cassadee Pope: Chief National Guard Bureau from USA · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Rachel Crow: Greg2600 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Paris Bennett: Egr entertainment llc · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Katharine McPhee singing on stage: u s army · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source · cropped.
Jennifer Hudson singing at the Concert for Valor: DoD News · Public domain · Photo source · cropped.
Melanie Amaro: Sarah Mickelson / Neon Tommy · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo source · cropped.

The ten biggest risers

Wikipedia readers, July to September 2026 against a year earlier

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