Victor of the eleventh series of American Idol, Phillip LaDon Phillips (born September 20th 1990), known simply as Phillip Phillips, is an American folk-rock singer-songwriter hailing from Georgia, USA.
Phillip Phillips has certainly made the opportunity of performing on American Idol work to his benefit, selling over four million copies of his coronation song "Home" in the US. His style of music has been compared to Dave Matthews and his band, with other influences including John Butler, Damien Rice and Jonny Lang, heaping to create his brand of soulful, acoustic rock.
His debut album, "The World From The Side Of The Moon" was released on Interscope records on November 19, 2012. The album achieved moderate success, debuting at number four in the Billboard 200, with sales of 169,000 copies, eventually going on to be certified Platinum in August 2013. The album's first single, "Where We Came From" was released as a free download on pre-orders of the album, helping to garner interest at this promise of a free track.
Phillips has overcome a congenital kidney condition that causes the build-up of large kidney stones that are unable to pass. Having undergone extensive treatment and reconstructive surgery, he has overcome this debilitating illness, allowing Phillips to perform to the best of his capabilities without being in pain.
He has toured with major acts, opening for Matchbox Twenty on their 2013 North America tour. He has also opened for John Mayer and also Bruce Springsteen when he appeared at the Brazilian festival Rock in Rio. Philips has been nominated for several awards during his career but has yet to win any of these accolades.
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