Phil Stacey

Phil Stacey was on American Idol’s sixth season. He was knocked off the show on May 2nd, 2007, after being in the bottom three for four weeks. This is the second-highest number of times in the bottom three. The week he was knocked off, was the week after Idol’s major show: Idol Gives Back.

Although he did not win, big things were, and still are, expected from him. He signed with Lyric Street Records in late 2007. He has already released his first single: “If You Didn’t Love Me.” The single was released January 7, 2008. On April 6th, 2008, Phil’s single was number thirty-five on the American Country Countdown Top 40.

Phil on "American Idol"

He served in the United States Navy as a Musician Third Class. He has also received a degree from Lee University for vocal performance. Many people from watching last year’s show, remembered him as the guy who missed his daughter’s birth. He missed McKayla’s birth due to auditioning for American Idol in late 2006.

Since Idol, Phil has performed at many different events, including two NFL football games, Carnegie Hall, and Scott Hamilton’s ice skating benefit. He is currently touring with many different people, in many different locations.

Phil Stacey was great on American Idol. Even though he was knocked off of the show early, Phil has become a big hit on the country radio and charts already. In future years to come, Phil will most likely be topping the country radio charts and winning some Country Music Awards.

-On Friday, April 11th, 2008, Taylor Swift opened for one of the biggest country music bands: Rascal Flatts. The boys did amazing, as always. Taylor Swift, though, earned the biggest applause of the night. You most likely won’t be seeing Taylor opening for anybody again.

-On Monday, April 14th, 2008, the 2008 CMT Music Awards aired. Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus hosted the event. One of the night’s biggest winners was Kellie Pickler. Kellie took home three awards. Another big winner was Taylor Swift. Taylor won video of the year award and female video of the year, for her video of ‘Our Song.’ Video of the Year is the biggest award of the night.

-George Strait, the “King of Country Music,” released his 37th album on April 1st, 2008. Troubadour debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. This is his third time that a new album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and the eleventh time debuting at number one on the Top Country Albums chart.

-Professional ballroom dancer-turned-singer, Julianne Hough has just released her second single: “That Song in My Head.” It debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number fifty-one. She will be touring with Brad Paisley for his summer tour along with Jewel and Chuck Wicks. Her first country album is due to hit stores May 20th, 2008. She is still dancing on the hit show, Dancing with the Stars.