In Britain, it was called "Pop Idol".
Leann Rime came into the scene before Idol was thought of.. So no she wasn't on American Idol
Survivor was first
Kris Allen.
no, crystal came second
American Idol was won by Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina came in second
Danny Gokey
It was created by Simon Fuller .
Kellie Pickler came in 6th place on the 5th season of American Idol.
no, she came in second after Taylor hicks
Nikki Mickibbin
Haley Reinhart
Phil Stacey