American Idol Gets Hall of Fame Vote

Fox’s singing competition series, American Idol, has been named by the National Association of Broadcasters as an inductee into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. “For over a decade, American Idol has shaped the reality competition television genre, brought families together by entertaining viewers of all ages and made a huge cultural impact,” stated NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “NAB is proud to recognize this innovative television program.”
 
For nine seasons, American Idol has ranked first among total viewers. Per Fox: “Former Idol contestants have produced 370 No. 1 Billboard hits and accrued more than 250 million iTunes downloads. Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips’ first single, “Home,” has been certified double-platinum. Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery’s debut album Clear As Day also went platinum as it dominated the Billboard Country Albums chart. Past winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks have all dominated the music charts and won multiple awards, including Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Country Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. Additionally, Jennifer Hudson is an Academy Award winner, and other former contestants such as Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Adam Lambert and Jessica Sanchez have all become household names and made their marks on the recording industry.”
 
American Idol will be joining a list of inductees that includes Betty White, Garry Marshall, Meet the Press, Bob Newhart, The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Ted Koppel, M*A*S*H, 60 Minutes, The Today Show and Star Trek.
 
The 12th season of American Idol with judges Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj will premiere on January 16, 2013.
 
Source: NAB

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