The second place winner in 2009 for American Idol was Adam Lambert. Adam himself said he was from a loser. With the opportunities before him he will end up a winner. His album debuted at #3 on the charts.
This is a list of all of the runner-ups from each season:
Season 1: Justin Guarini
Season 2: Clay Aiken
Season 3: Diana DeGarmo
Season 4: Bo Bice
Season 5: Katharine McPhee
Season 6: Blake Lewis
Season 7: David Archuleta
Season 8: Adam Lambert
Season 9: Crystal Bowersox
Season 10: Lauren Alaina
Season 11: Jessica Sanchez
Justin Gaurini came in second place on the first season of American Idol.
Kelly Clarkson was first.
Adam Lambert came in second , the winner was Kris Allen .
Justin Guarini
Katharine mcphee
Lauren Alaina
There was no real second place. The Hipsters came in 3rd place, and the Warblers and New Directions tied.
Barbara Padilla
JLS
Kris Allen.
Julian Smith was third in 2009.
Adam Lambert has been a singer since he came in second place in American Idol 2009.
In 2008, it was Argentina. The 2009 event has not taken place yet.
No he came second to Joe McElderry.
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Manila Luzon came in second place, losing to Raja.
There was no real second place. The Hipsters came in 3rd place, and the Warblers and New Directions tied.
Barbara Padilla
Olly Murs is famous because he entered X Factor in 2009 and came in second place behind Joe McElderry.
Adam Lambert.
Iceland.
JLS
Kris Allen.