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1.
  "American Idol" Songs Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the singles of the people that started on "American Idol". This will include people from every season. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, aifanatic, Dec 18 05
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  "American Idol" Season 5, "Encores"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the "American Idol" CD for Season Five. In this season, Taylor Hicks was the winner followed by Katherine McPhee. The CD was released on May 23, 2006.
Average, 10 Qns, aifanatic, Jul 27 06
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  "American Idol" Alumni    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ever wondered what happened to some of the lesser-known "American Idol" alumni and how their post-Idol efforts went?
Difficult, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Mar 10 11
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  "American Idol" Season 5 Singles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz gives you questions about the singles from singers of "American Idol" Season 5. If you are OBSESSED with "American Idol" like I am...this should be easy.
Tough, 10 Qns, aifanatic, Dec 27 06
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  Season Five 'American Idol' CD    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the 'American Idol' CD, titled 'Season 5: Encores.' Some questions ask you for a singer, some ask for a song, others give you lyrics and you have to identify either the singer or song. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, jesse_fan125, Jul 03 06
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685 plays
6.
  "American Idol" Songs part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is part 2 about the music on "American Idol".
Average, 10 Qns, aifanatic, Mar 02 13
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7.
  "American Idol" Singles    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
For all of you "American Idol" fans, a moment like this is the perfect time to take the lyrics challenge. Just finish the lines from these three great winning tunes by Kelly, Ruben, and Clay. Enjoy the experience!
Average, 15 Qns, memorylane42, Aug 14 06
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  "American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my quiz on the CD from Season three of "American Idol". I will give you the song, and all you have to do is tell me who it was sung by. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, klocker, Jul 03 12
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  Songs from "American Idol 2"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz consists of songs that were sung by the "American Idol" finalists, season 2 (2003). See if you can figure out the name of each song.
Tough, 10 Qns, g-gyrl, Oct 02 11
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trivia question Quick Question
Two "American Idol" finalists were natives of Hawaii. Can you name them?

From Quiz ""American Idol" - The First 4 Seasons - Pt. 2"




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American Idol Trivia Questions
1. Elliot Yamin, who took third in Season Five, released a self-titled debut CD in 2007. What certification did it reach in the US in November 2007?

From Quiz "American Idol" Alumni

Answer: Gold

Yamin's gold certified CD peaked at number three in the U.S. Billboard Hot 200 charts and topped the Independent Album charts. The single "Wait for You" went to #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, but subsequent efforts were not as successful. Yamin, who is deaf in his right ear and diabetic, released a fourth album in 2009. In the United States, Gold certification is 500,000 copies and Platinum is one million.

2. Who sings "It's Not Over"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 5 Singles

Answer: Chris Daughtry

This song was the first single from his band's album called "Daughtry".

3. Which singer sang the song containing the lyrics, "I'm a cowboy, wanted dead or alive"?

From Quiz Season Five 'American Idol' CD

Answer: Chris Daughtry

The song is 'Wanted Dead or Alive.' Chris made it to number four on the show. He had an offer from the rock band Fuel to become its lead singer, but turned it down for a solo offer instead.

4. Fill in the missing lyric "Very superstitious, Writings on the _______"

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 5, "Encores"

Answer: wall

This lyric comes from "Superstitious", a song made famous by Stevie Wonder, and performed by Bucky Covington on "Idol". He came in eighth place.

5. Who covered "Get Here" on his debut album?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs part 2

Answer: Justin Guarini

Justin's career went down the drain but before it did he made a movie with fellow Idol Kelly Clarkson. He recently signed on with a new label.

6. Which "Idol" winner released the single "I Believe"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs Part 1

Answer: Fantasia

Fantasia won the third season of "American Idol".

7. Who is "My Girl" sung by?

From Quiz "American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

Answer: Jon Peter Lewis

Jon Peter was America's wild card choice to get through to the top twelve on season three.

8. Kelly Clarkson sang these lyrics in her 2002 hit single: "A moment like this. Some people wait a ..." Can you complete this line?

From Quiz "American Idol" Singles

Answer: lifetime

Kelly Clarkson belted out a beautiful, teary-eyed performance of "A Moment Like This" at the end of the final "American Idol" show (of its first season), when she made entertainment history by becoming the first "American Idol" in September of 2002.

9. What song are this lyrics from? "Cause losing everything feels like the..."

From Quiz Songs from "American Idol 2"

Answer: Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me

Clay sang this song on the wildcard show.

10. Bucky Covington placed eighth on Season Five, but first saw success on the Billboard U.S. Country charts in 2007. At what position did his debut single "A Different World" reach?

From Quiz "American Idol" Alumni

Answer: 6

Covington's self-titled debut also saw 2007's "It's Good to Be Us" reach number 11 and 2008's "I'll Walk" become a Top Ten. Covington released a second album in 2009.

11. "You can watch me walk if you want to, want to" Who sings this song?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 5 Singles

Answer: Kellie Pickler & Kellie

These lyrics are from the song "Red High Heels", the first single from her debut album "Small Town Girl".

12. Which singer sang the song 'What About Love'?

From Quiz Season Five 'American Idol' CD

Answer: Melissa McGhee & Melissa

Melissa was the first contestant voted out of the Top 12, during Stevie Wonder week. She sounds amazing on the CD, though.

13. What song is this lyric from? "I stopped to see a weeping willow, crying on this pillow"

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 5, "Encores"

Answer: Walking After Midnight

This song was made popular in the 50's by Patsy Cline. Albemarle native, Kellie Pickler, sings it on the CD. She came in sixth place. Her final song on the show was "Unchained Melody". She was my favorite this season.

14. Who wrote Fantasia's "I Believe"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs part 2

Answer: Tamyra Gray

Tamyra did this around the time the she released her debut album. She got fourth place on season one.

15. Which "Idol" winner released the single "A Moment Like This/Before Your Love"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs Part 1

Answer: Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson won the first season of "American Idol". She is one of the most successful "Idols".

16. Who sings "Betcha By Golly, Wow" on the CD?

From Quiz "American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

Answer: Leah Labelle

Leah was the first person booted from the top twelve.

17. Can you complete this lyrical statement from Kelly Clarkson's single record of the first season of "American Idol"? "For a moment like this. Some people search forever. For that one..."

From Quiz "American Idol" Singles

Answer: special kiss

"A Moment Like This" is actually song #2 on Kelly's single CD, along with "Before Your Love". "A Moment Like This" was written by Jorgen Elofsson and John Reid.

18. What song has these lyrics? "Oh, and if you're listening God, please dont make it hard to believe in the things that we see."

From Quiz Songs from "American Idol 2"

Answer: Home

Kimberley sang this song on the "Theme Songs from Movies" show. It is from the movie "The Wiz", a remake of the "Wizard of Oz" with an all African-American cast.

19. "Dangerous" Who sings this song?

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 5 Singles

Answer: Katharine McPhee

This song was released in December 2006 to Wal Mart as a Wal Mart Exclusive on a single with "I Lost You".

20. What song is sung by the 'American Idol: Season 5' winner, Taylor Hicks?

From Quiz Season Five 'American Idol' CD

Answer: Takin' it to the Streets

The song is also on Taylor's single, which also includes 'Do I Make You Proud,' his own song. Taylor defeated Katharine McPhee in the finale.

21. Who wrote Kelly Clarkson's "Miss Independent"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs part 2

Answer: Christina Aguilera

Christina has a similar voice range so if she had recorded it it would have sounded incredible as well.

22. Which "Idol" winner released the single "Inside Your Heaven/Independence Day"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs Part 1

Answer: Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood won the fourth season.

23. Who sings "Midnight Train to Georgia"?

From Quiz "American Idol: Greatest Soul Classics"

Answer: Jasmine Trias

This song was originally sung by Gladys Knight.

24. Fill in the missing words from Kelly Clarkson's (2002) single "A Moment Like This"? "Everything changes, but...Something so tender, I can't explain"

From Quiz "American Idol" Singles

Answer: beauty remains

"A Moment Like This" is also included in Kelly's first full CD, "Thankful".

25. What song does this come from? "You tell me that you're leavin', I cant believe it's true."

From Quiz Songs from "American Idol 2"

Answer: Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do

Ruben sang this. Somehow he got into the bottom three, (well actually bottom two) after singing this song.

26. What branch of the military did Season Two alum Josh Gracin serve in?

From Quiz "American Idol" Alumni

Answer: Marine Corps

Gracin did not participate in the series of post-Idol concerts with other finalists because of his Marine Corps commitment. He was honorably discharged in 2004. Gracin's 2004 self-titled debut had three Top five U.S. country hits, with 2005's "Nothing to Lose" topping the charts in U.S. and Canada. His second album, "We Weren't Crazy," had its title track achieve Top Ten status.

27. Which song contains the lyrics, "I stop to see a weeping willow"?

From Quiz Season Five 'American Idol' CD

Answer: Walkin' After Midnight

'Walkin' After Midnight' was recorded on the album by Kellie Pickler, the show's sixth place finisher. Kellie was also on the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' covering the MTV Movie Awards.

28. Finish the line "I've been _________, I've been waiting for you!"

From Quiz "American Idol" Season 5, "Encores"

Answer: lonely

This lyric comes from "What About Love", made famous by Heart. This was a song sung by Melissa McGhee in the semi-finals and also her choice for the CD.

29. Who wrote Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs part 2

Answer: Avril Lavigne

Avril and Kelly have very different voices and Avril was originally going to record it herself.

30. Which "Idol" winner released the single "Flying Without Wings/Superstar"?

From Quiz "American Idol" Songs Part 1

Answer: Ruben Studdard

Ruben won the second season. He decided to take his career in a Gospel direction.

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