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Phillip Phillips
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Phillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips is a folk artist from United States formed in 2012. 42 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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42
Releases
2012–2026
Active years
2012
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Phillip Phillips: Journey to the Finale cover

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Phillip Phillips: Journey to the Finale

2012 · 11 tracks

Singles & EPs

36

Videos

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Phillip Phillips at a glance

Born in
Albany
From
United States
Active since
2009
Instruments
guitar, voice
Voice
baritone
Labels
19 Recordings
Educated at
Albany Technical College, Lee County High School

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About

Phillip LaDon Phillips, Jr. (born September 20, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter from Leesburg, Georgia. He won the eleventh season of American Idol on May 23, 2012. His coronation song "Home", released after his win, became the best selling of all coronation songs. His debut album The World from the Side of the Moon was released on November 19, 2012. Phillips was born in Albany, Georgia, to Sheryl and Phillip LaDon "Donnie" Phillips, Sr., and moved to Leesburg, Georgia when he was twelve. He grew up in Sasser and Leesburg, and attended Lee County High School. He graduated from Albany Technical College with a major in Industrial Systems Technology, but missed the graduation ceremony due to his obligations to American Idol. Prior to appearing on American Idol, he worked at his family's pawn shop.

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Phillips started playing music, particularly the guitar, when he was 14. He was mentored by his long-time friend and brother-in-law, Benjamin Neil, whom he credited for piquing his interest in music. In 2009, he formed the Phillip Phillips Band with Neil and another brother-in-law, Todd Urick, and performed in various local venues and events. He won a local singing competition, "Albany Star", in 2010. Phillips said his favorite singer is Jonny Lang, and other favorites include John Butler, Dave Matthews and Damien Rice, and he also enjoyed Mumford & Sons and Tool. He said that he grew up mainly listening to 60's and 70's music like Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. He then said as he grew up, "Then as I got older I found Damien Rice and Dave Matthews and John Butler, which is what really set it off for me in terms of finding my voice as a musician." He described his music as "jazz and rock alternative sound". Prior to trying out for American Idol, he also auditioned on the second season of America's Got Talent but did not make it to its finals.

Phillip Phillips in brief

How many Phillip Phillips releases are on Riffiter?
42 releases are catalogued, spanning 2012 to 2026.
When was Phillip Phillips formed?
Phillip Phillips formed in 2012, in United States.
What genre is Phillip Phillips?
Phillip Phillips is catalogued under Folk, Rock.
What is the most recent Phillip Phillips release on Riffiter?
Let's Go Far: Vol. 1, released in 2026.

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