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.
There was no real second place. The Hipsters came in 3rd place, and the Warblers and New Directions tied.
Barbara Padilla
JLS
Julian Smith was third in 2009.
Kris Allen.
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.
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.
ALISA
Barbara Padilla
Olly Murs is famous because he entered X Factor in 2009 and came in second place behind Joe McElderry.
Iceland.
JLS
Adam Lambert.
Kris Allen.