Phillip Phillips: Biography in Details
Who is Phillip Phillips?
Phillip Phillips is a throaty-style American singer who won the eleventh edition of the American singing talent show ‘American Idol’ in 2012. He holds the record for the all-time best-selling song from ‘American Idol’ after his coronation song titled ‘Home’ broke all the previous records.
One of his hit singles is Gone, Gone, Gone.
How many siblings does Phillip Phillips have?
Phillip Phillips was born on September 20, 1990, in Albany, Georgia, the United States. His birth name is Phillip LaDon Phillips Jr. and he is currently 31 years old. His father’s name is Phillip Phillips Sr. and his mother’s name is Sheryl Phillips.
Phillip Phillips has two sister’s namely, LaDonna and Lacey. Phillip holds American citizenship and mixed (English- German- Scottish- French) ethnicity. His birth sign is Virgo.
Education, School/ College University
Talking about Phillip’s education history, he went to Lee County High School and later enrolled at the Albany Technical College.
Phillip Phillips graduated from there with a major in Industrial Systems Technology in 2012 but he could not attend his convocation ceremony, as he was busy with his involvement in ‘American Idol.’
Health
Phillip Phillips suffered severe pain in his abdomen after the Top 13 performance and was taken to the hospital. He was diagnosed with kidney stones. He thought of quitting the show due to his medical problems but persisted nonetheless despite the pain.
Phillip Phillips: Professional Life, Career
Talking about his profession, Phillip Phillips went on the ‘American Idol LIVE Tour’ from July to September 2012 and later delivered the national anthem at the opening game of the 2012 World Series. Additionally, he appeared on several live shows and primetime television shows like ‘Late Show with David Letterman, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, as well as ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’, ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
On November 19, 2012, Phillip Phillips released his debut studio album ‘The World from the Side of the Moon,’ under the production of Gregg Wattenberg. Phillips wrote or co-wrote the majority of the lyrics in the album. It acquired a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2013.
Phillip Phillips auditioned for the reality competition show ‘American Idol’ in Savannah, Georgia, and performed Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’. He then moved forward into the top 13 semi-finalists. Additionally, he performed one of Dave Matthews’ songs, ‘The Stone,’ and the audience, as well as the judges, found similarities between his and Dave Matthews’ singing style.
Phillip Phillips eventually advanced to the Top 3 finalists round. He delivered Bob Seger‘s ‘We’ve Got Tonight’ and later advanced to the finale along with Jessica Sanchez. The highlight of Phillips’s career so far was his stint in the ‘American Idol’ show. This is where he earned an identity in the show business.
Moreover, his debut studio album ‘The World from the Side of the Moon’ was a huge success. It not only earned him a platinum certification in the United States and Canada but also witnessed sales of over a million copies in the country itself. The album debuted at No. 4 in the Billboard 200.
How much is the net worth of Phillip Phillips?
Phillip Phillips was nominated for several awards, including the World Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. Phillip Phillips was nominated at the Teen Choice Awards for the single ‘Gone, Gone, Gone’ in 2013.
Phillip Phillips has an estimated net worth of around $5.2 million as of 2022, and he has earned that sum of money from his professional career.
Phillip Phillips: Rumors and Controversy
This popular singer has not been in any rumors and controversy to date.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Phillip Phillips has a height of 5 feet 11 inches and he weighs is 72Kg. Phillip’s hair color is light brown and his eyes color is blue.
Social Media
As for his social media profiles, Phillip Phillips has 1M followers on his Facebook account and Phillip Phillips has 570.3K on Twitter. Likewise, he has 252K followers on his Instagram.
Phillip Phillips’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October | Thursday |
| 2025 | October | Friday |
| 2026 | October | Saturday |
| 2027 | October | Sunday |
| 2028 | October | Tuesday |
Phillip Phillips’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September | Friday |
| 2025 | September | Saturday |
| 2026 | September | Sunday |
| 2027 | September | Monday |
| 2028 | September | Wednesday |