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American_Idol
season ten is the first to include online auditions where contestants could submit a 40-second video audition via myspace. karen rodriguez was one such auditioner and reached the final rounds.
How did Karen Rodriguez audition for American Idol season ten?
{ "text": [ "Myspace" ], "answer_start": [ 114 ] }
56db2880e7c41114004b4e59
American_Idol
season ten is the first to include online auditions where contestants could submit a 40-second video audition via myspace. karen rodriguez was one such auditioner and reached the final rounds.
This is the first season to have what kind of auditions?
{ "text": [ "online" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56db2880e7c41114004b4e5a
American_Idol
season ten is the first to include online auditions where contestants could submit a 40-second video audition via myspace. karen rodriguez was one such auditioner and reached the final rounds.
Where could contestants submit a video audition?
{ "text": [ "Myspace" ], "answer_start": [ 114 ] }
56d37d7f59d6e41400146519
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
Which contestant had a fiancé that had suffered brain damage?
{ "text": [ "Chris Medina" ], "answer_start": [ 52 ] }
56d37d7f59d6e4140014651a
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
In which round was Chris Medina eliminated n season ten of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Top 40" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
56d37d7f59d6e4140014651b
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
Which season ten contestant was in the hospital instead of at the Top 13 results show?
{ "text": [ "Casey Abrams" ], "answer_start": [ 184 ] }
56d37d7f59d6e4140014651d
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
Which contestants did the judges save on season ten of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Casey Abrams" ], "answer_start": [ 184 ] }
56db290be7c41114004b4e61
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
Which contestant cared for his brain-damaged fiancee?
{ "text": [ "Chris Medina" ], "answer_start": [ 52 ] }
56db290be7c41114004b4e62
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
When was Medina eliminated from the competition?
{ "text": [ "Top 40 round" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
56db290be7c41114004b4e63
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
Which contestant suffered from ulcerative colitis?
{ "text": [ "Casey Abrams" ], "answer_start": [ 184 ] }
56db290be7c41114004b4e64
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
Which show did Abrams miss because he was in the hospital?
{ "text": [ "Top 13 result show" ], "answer_start": [ 273 ] }
56db290be7c41114004b4e65
American_Idol
one of the more prominent contestants this year was chris medina, whose story of caring for his brain-damaged fiancée received widespread coverage. medina was cut in the top 40 round. casey abrams, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, was hospitalized twice and missed the top 13 result show. the judges used their one save on abrams on the top 11, and as a result this was the first season that 11 finalists went on tour instead of 10. in the following week, naima adedapo and thia megia were both eliminated the following week.
Who received the Judges' Save this season?
{ "text": [ "Abrams" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
56d37db259d6e41400146523
American_Idol
pia toscano, one of the presumed favorites to advance far in the season, was unexpectedly eliminated on april 7, 2011, finishing in ninth place. her elimination drew criticisms from some former idol contestants, as well as actor tom hanks.
What contestant came in ninth on season ten of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Pia Toscano" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d37db259d6e41400146524
American_Idol
pia toscano, one of the presumed favorites to advance far in the season, was unexpectedly eliminated on april 7, 2011, finishing in ninth place. her elimination drew criticisms from some former idol contestants, as well as actor tom hanks.
What actor was upset when Pia Toscano was eliminated on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Tom Hanks" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
56db295ae7c41114004b4e75
American_Idol
pia toscano, one of the presumed favorites to advance far in the season, was unexpectedly eliminated on april 7, 2011, finishing in ninth place. her elimination drew criticisms from some former idol contestants, as well as actor tom hanks.
Which fan favorite was unexpectedly eliminated earlier than expected?
{ "text": [ "Pia Toscano" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56db295ae7c41114004b4e77
American_Idol
pia toscano, one of the presumed favorites to advance far in the season, was unexpectedly eliminated on april 7, 2011, finishing in ninth place. her elimination drew criticisms from some former idol contestants, as well as actor tom hanks.
Which actor criticized Toscano's elimination?
{ "text": [ "Tom Hanks" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
56d37de759d6e41400146527
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
What genre of music did season ten American Idol contestant Lauren Alaina sing?
{ "text": [ "country" ], "answer_start": [ 79 ] }
56d37de759d6e41400146528
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
Who was the winner of American Idols tenth season?
{ "text": [ "Scotty McCreery" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
56d37de759d6e41400146529
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
What song did Scotty McCreery first release after winning American Idol?
{ "text": [ "I Love You This Big" ], "answer_start": [ 255 ] }
56d37de759d6e4140014652a
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
What song did Lauren Alaina release after coming in second on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Like My Mother Does" ], "answer_start": [ 322 ] }
56d37de759d6e4140014652b
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
What is the name of the successful album that Ruben Studdard released in 2003?
{ "text": [ "Soulful" ], "answer_start": [ 491 ] }
56db29dae7c41114004b4e7d
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
When was the season finale of Idol?
{ "text": [ "May 25" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
56db29dae7c41114004b4e7e
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
Who won this season of Idol?
{ "text": [ "Scotty McCreery" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
56db29dae7c41114004b4e7f
American_Idol
the two finalists in 2011 were lauren alaina and scotty mccreery, both teenage country singers. mccreery won the competition on may 25, being the youngest male winner and the fourth male in a row to win american idol. mccreery released his first single, "i love you this big", as his coronation song, and alaina released "like my mother does". mccreery's debut album, clear as day, became the first debut album by an idol winner to reach no. 1 on the us billboard 200 since ruben studdard's soulful in 2003, and he became the youngest male artist to reach no. 1 on the billboard 200.
Scotty's first album reached the top Billboard spot, the first time for an Idol winner since when?
{ "text": [ "Ruben Studdard" ], "answer_start": [ 474 ] }
56d37e1f59d6e41400146531
American_Idol
season 11 premiered on january 18, 2012. on february 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the top 24 making it the top 25, and that was jermaine jones. however, on march 14, jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.
In what year did American Idol first air its eleventh season?
{ "text": [ "2012" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56d37e1f59d6e41400146532
American_Idol
season 11 premiered on january 18, 2012. on february 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the top 24 making it the top 25, and that was jermaine jones. however, on march 14, jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.
How many contestants made it to the finals on season 11 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "25" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
56d37e1f59d6e41400146533
American_Idol
season 11 premiered on january 18, 2012. on february 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the top 24 making it the top 25, and that was jermaine jones. however, on march 14, jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.
What contestant was removed from the competition for concealing legal troubles?
{ "text": [ "Jermaine Jones" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
56db2a39e7c41114004b4e85
American_Idol
season 11 premiered on january 18, 2012. on february 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the top 24 making it the top 25, and that was jermaine jones. however, on march 14, jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.
When did season 11 premiere?
{ "text": [ "January 18, 2012" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
56db2a39e7c41114004b4e86
American_Idol
season 11 premiered on january 18, 2012. on february 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the top 24 making it the top 25, and that was jermaine jones. however, on march 14, jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.
Who joined the finalists, making it a Top 25?
{ "text": [ "Jermaine Jones" ], "answer_start": [ 154 ] }
56db2a39e7c41114004b4e87
American_Idol
season 11 premiered on january 18, 2012. on february 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the top 24 making it the top 25, and that was jermaine jones. however, on march 14, jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.
When was Jones removed from the show?
{ "text": [ "March 14" ], "answer_start": [ 182 ] }
56db2a39e7c41114004b4e88
American_Idol
season 11 premiered on january 18, 2012. on february 23, it was announced that one more finalist would join the top 24 making it the top 25, and that was jermaine jones. however, on march 14, jones was disqualified in 12th place for concealing arrests and outstanding warrants. jones denied the accusation that he concealed his arrests.
Why was Jones disqualified?
{ "text": [ "concealing arrests and outstanding warrants" ], "answer_start": [ 233 ] }
56d37e5059d6e41400146539
American_Idol
finalist phillip phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. he was reported to have eight surgeries during his idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. he underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
Which season 11 contestant had to go to the hospital before the Top 13 Results?
{ "text": [ "Phillip Phillips" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
56d37e5059d6e4140014653a
American_Idol
finalist phillip phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. he was reported to have eight surgeries during his idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. he underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
Why was Phillip Phillips hospitalized during his time on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "kidney stones" ], "answer_start": [ 185 ] }
56d37e5059d6e4140014653b
American_Idol
finalist phillip phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. he was reported to have eight surgeries during his idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. he underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
How many times did Phillip Phillips have surgery when he was on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "eight" ], "answer_start": [ 224 ] }
56d37e5059d6e4140014653c
American_Idol
finalist phillip phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. he was reported to have eight surgeries during his idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. he underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
Which contestant thought about leaving the contest because of pain in his kidney?
{ "text": [ "Phillip Phillips" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
56db2be3e7c41114004b4e97
American_Idol
finalist phillip phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. he was reported to have eight surgeries during his idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. he underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
Which contestant had eight surgeries during his Idol run?
{ "text": [ "Phillip Phillips" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
56db2be3e7c41114004b4e98
American_Idol
finalist phillip phillips suffered from kidney pain and was taken to the hospital before the top 13 results show, and later received medical procedure to alleviate a blockage caused by kidney stones. he was reported to have eight surgeries during his idol run, and had considered quitting the show due to the pain. he underwent surgery to remove the stones and reconstruct his kidney soon after the season had finished.
What kind of pain did Phillips endure?
{ "text": [ "kidney pain" ], "answer_start": [ 40 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146541
American_Idol
jessica sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. the following week, unlike previous seasons, colton dixon was the only contestant sent home. sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Which contestant was saved by the judges on season 11 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Jessica Sanchez" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146542
American_Idol
jessica sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. the following week, unlike previous seasons, colton dixon was the only contestant sent home. sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Who was the first female to be saved by the judges on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Jessica Sanchez" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146543
American_Idol
jessica sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. the following week, unlike previous seasons, colton dixon was the only contestant sent home. sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Who was eliminated the week after judges saved Jessica Sanchez on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Colton Dixon" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
56d37eb059d6e41400146544
American_Idol
jessica sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. the following week, unlike previous seasons, colton dixon was the only contestant sent home. sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
How far did Jessica Sanchez make it on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "final two" ], "answer_start": [ 300 ] }
56db2c52e7c41114004b4e9d
American_Idol
jessica sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. the following week, unlike previous seasons, colton dixon was the only contestant sent home. sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
When did the judges use their save this season?
{ "text": [ "Top 7" ], "answer_start": [ 63 ] }
56db2c52e7c41114004b4e9e
American_Idol
jessica sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. the following week, unlike previous seasons, colton dixon was the only contestant sent home. sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Who was the recipient of the Judges' Save?
{ "text": [ "Jessica Sanchez" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56db2c52e7c41114004b4ea0
American_Idol
jessica sanchez received the fewest number of votes during the top 7 week, and the judges decided to use their "save" option on her, making her the first female recipient of the save. the following week, unlike previous seasons, colton dixon was the only contestant sent home. sanchez later made the final two, the first season where a recipient of the save reached the finale.
Which contestant was sent home the following week?
{ "text": [ "Colton Dixon" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
56d37eef59d6e4140014654b
American_Idol
phillips became the winner, beating sanchez. prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist ace young proposed marriage to season three runner-up diana degarmo on stage – which she accepted.
What former contestant did Ace Young ask to marry him?
{ "text": [ "Diana DeGarmo" ], "answer_start": [ 161 ] }
56d37eef59d6e4140014654c
American_Idol
phillips became the winner, beating sanchez. prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist ace young proposed marriage to season three runner-up diana degarmo on stage – which she accepted.
In what season was Ace Young a finalist on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 93 ] }
56d37eef59d6e4140014654d
American_Idol
phillips became the winner, beating sanchez. prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist ace young proposed marriage to season three runner-up diana degarmo on stage – which she accepted.
In What season did Diana DeGarmo come in second on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "three" ], "answer_start": [ 145 ] }
56db2c98e7c41114004b4eb1
American_Idol
phillips became the winner, beating sanchez. prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist ace young proposed marriage to season three runner-up diana degarmo on stage – which she accepted.
Who won this season of Idol?
{ "text": [ "Phillips" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56db2c98e7c41114004b4eb3
American_Idol
phillips became the winner, beating sanchez. prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist ace young proposed marriage to season three runner-up diana degarmo on stage – which she accepted.
Which season was Ace Young on?
{ "text": [ "season five" ], "answer_start": [ 86 ] }
56db2c98e7c41114004b4eb4
American_Idol
phillips became the winner, beating sanchez. prior to the announcement of the winner, season five finalist ace young proposed marriage to season three runner-up diana degarmo on stage – which she accepted.
Which season was Diana DeGarmo on?
{ "text": [ "season three" ], "answer_start": [ 138 ] }
56d37f1a59d6e41400146553
American_Idol
phillips released "home" as his coronation song, while sanchez released "change nothing". phillips' "home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What is the first song that Phillip Phliips released after winning American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Home" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56d37f1a59d6e41400146554
American_Idol
phillips released "home" as his coronation song, while sanchez released "change nothing". phillips' "home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What is the name of the song that Jessica Sanchez released first after American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Change Nothing" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56db2cc2e7c41114004b4eb9
American_Idol
phillips released "home" as his coronation song, while sanchez released "change nothing". phillips' "home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What was Phillip's coronation song?
{ "text": [ "Home" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56db2cc2e7c41114004b4eba
American_Idol
phillips released "home" as his coronation song, while sanchez released "change nothing". phillips' "home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
What song did Sanchez release?
{ "text": [ "Change Nothing" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
56db2cc2e7c41114004b4ebb
American_Idol
phillips released "home" as his coronation song, while sanchez released "change nothing". phillips' "home" has since become the best selling of all coronation songs.
Which song is the best selling coronation song of all Idol seasons?
{ "text": [ "Home" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56d37f7059d6e41400146559
American_Idol
season 12 premiered on january 16, 2013. judges jennifer lopez and steven tyler left the show after two seasons. this season's judging panel consisted of randy jackson, along with mariah carey, keith urban and nicki minaj. this was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. the pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges minaj and carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to tmz.
What year did season 12 of American Idol first air?
{ "text": [ "2013" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56d37f7059d6e4140014655b
American_Idol
season 12 premiered on january 16, 2013. judges jennifer lopez and steven tyler left the show after two seasons. this season's judging panel consisted of randy jackson, along with mariah carey, keith urban and nicki minaj. this was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. the pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges minaj and carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to tmz.
What was Mariah Careys position on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Judges" ], "answer_start": [ 41 ] }
56d37f7059d6e4140014655c
American_Idol
season 12 premiered on january 16, 2013. judges jennifer lopez and steven tyler left the show after two seasons. this season's judging panel consisted of randy jackson, along with mariah carey, keith urban and nicki minaj. this was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. the pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges minaj and carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to tmz.
What website showed video of an altercation between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj?
{ "text": [ "TMZ" ], "answer_start": [ 463 ] }
56db2d28e7c41114004b4ec7
American_Idol
season 12 premiered on january 16, 2013. judges jennifer lopez and steven tyler left the show after two seasons. this season's judging panel consisted of randy jackson, along with mariah carey, keith urban and nicki minaj. this was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. the pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges minaj and carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to tmz.
When did season 12 premiere?
{ "text": [ "January 16, 2013" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
56db2d28e7c41114004b4ec9
American_Idol
season 12 premiered on january 16, 2013. judges jennifer lopez and steven tyler left the show after two seasons. this season's judging panel consisted of randy jackson, along with mariah carey, keith urban and nicki minaj. this was the first season since season nine to have four judges on the panel. the pre-season buzz and the early episodes of the show were dominated by the feud between the judges minaj and carey after a video of their dispute was leaked to tmz.
How many judges did this season have?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 275 ] }
56d37fda59d6e41400146563
American_Idol
the top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with lazaro arbos the last male to be eliminated. for the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. it was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many girls were in the top 10 on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
56d37fda59d6e41400146564
American_Idol
the top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with lazaro arbos the last male to be eliminated. for the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. it was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
Who was the last guy to be sent home on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Lazaro Arbos" ], "answer_start": [ 144 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed1
American_Idol
the top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with lazaro arbos the last male to be eliminated. for the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. it was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many contestants did this season have?
{ "text": [ "10" ], "answer_start": [ 8 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed2
American_Idol
the top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with lazaro arbos the last male to be eliminated. for the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. it was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many weeks in a row were male contestants eliminated?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed3
American_Idol
the top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with lazaro arbos the last male to be eliminated. for the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. it was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
Who as the last man to be eliminated?
{ "text": [ "Lazaro Arbos" ], "answer_start": [ 144 ] }
56db2da5e7c41114004b4ed5
American_Idol
the top 10 contestants started with five males and five females, however, the males were eliminated consecutively in the first five weeks, with lazaro arbos the last male to be eliminated. for the first time in the show's history, the top 5 contestants were all female. it was also the first time that the judges' "save" was not used, the top four contestants were therefore given an extra week to perform again with their votes carried over with no elimination in the first week.
How many contestants were able to perform for two weeks without any eliminations?
{ "text": [ "four" ], "answer_start": [ 343 ] }
56d3802e59d6e41400146577
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
Who was the winner of American Idols twelfth season?
{ "text": [ "Candice Glover" ], "answer_start": [ 12 ] }
56d3802e59d6e41400146578
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
Which contestant came in second on season 12 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Kree Harrison" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56d3802e59d6e41400146579
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What was the first song released by Candice Glover after winning American Idol?
{ "text": [ "I Am Beautiful" ], "answer_start": [ 174 ] }
56d3802e59d6e4140014657b
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What song did Kree Harrison first release after being on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "All Cried Out" ], "answer_start": [ 227 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4edb
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
Who won this season of Idol?
{ "text": [ "Candice Glover" ], "answer_start": [ 12 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4edc
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
Who was the runner up?
{ "text": [ "Kree Harrison" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4edd
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What was Glover's first single?
{ "text": [ "I Am Beautiful" ], "answer_start": [ 174 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4ede
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
What was Harrison's first single?
{ "text": [ "All Cried Out" ], "answer_start": [ 227 ] }
56db2df9e7c41114004b4edf
American_Idol
23-year-old candice glover won the season with kree harrison taking the runner-up spot. glover is the first female to win american idol since jordin sparks. glover released "i am beautiful" as a single while harrison released "all cried out" immediately after the show. glover sold poorly with her debut album, and this is also the first season that the runner-up was not signed by a music label.
This is the first season when what did not happen to the first runner up?
{ "text": [ "not signed by a music label" ], "answer_start": [ 368 ] }
56d3805859d6e41400146581
American_Idol
towards the end of the season, randy jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. both judges mariah carey and nicki minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
Which long time judge decided to leave his position at the end of the season?
{ "text": [ "Randy Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
56d3805859d6e41400146582
American_Idol
towards the end of the season, randy jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. both judges mariah carey and nicki minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
How many seasons was Mariah Carey a judge on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "one" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
56db2e2de7c41114004b4eeb
American_Idol
towards the end of the season, randy jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. both judges mariah carey and nicki minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
Who announced this would be his final year as a judge?
{ "text": [ "Randy Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }
56db2e2de7c41114004b4eec
American_Idol
towards the end of the season, randy jackson, the last remaining of the original judges, announced that he would no longer serve as a judge to pursue other business ventures. both judges mariah carey and nicki minaj also decided to leave after one season to focus on their music careers.
Who were the other judges to leave after this season?
{ "text": [ "Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj" ], "answer_start": [ 187 ] }
56d380a459d6e41400146587
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
What year did season 13 of American Idol first air?
{ "text": [ "2014" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56d380a459d6e41400146588
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
Who was the host of American idol in its thirteenth season?
{ "text": [ "Ryan Seacrest" ], "answer_start": [ 58 ] }
56d380a459d6e41400146589
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
What new role did Randy Jackson assume during American Idols thirteenth season?
{ "text": [ "in-mentor" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
56d380a459d6e4140014658b
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
Who directed the thirteenth season of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Gregg Gelfand" ], "answer_start": [ 582 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4eef
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
When did season 13 premiere?
{ "text": [ "January 15, 2014" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef0
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
Who was the mentor this season?
{ "text": [ "Randy Jackson" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef1
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
Which former judge came back to the judges' panel this season?
{ "text": [ "Jennifer Lopez" ], "answer_start": [ 276 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef2
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
Which former mentor joined the judges' panel this season?
{ "text": [ "Harry Connick, Jr." ], "answer_start": [ 309 ] }
56db2eaae7c41114004b4ef3
American_Idol
the thirteenth season premiered on january 15, 2014, with ryan seacrest returning as host. randy jackson and keith urban returned, though jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. mariah carey and nicki minaj left the panel after one season. former judge jennifer lopez and former mentor harry connick, jr. joined urban on the panel. also, nigel lythgoe and ken warwick were replaced as executive producers by per blankens, jesse ignjatovic and evan pragger. bill deronde replaced warwick as a director of the audition episodes, while louis j. horvitz replaced gregg gelfand as a director of the show.
Per Blankens, Jesse Ignjatovic, and Evan Pragger replaced which two executives?
{ "text": [ "Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick" ], "answer_start": [ 361 ] }
56d381bd59d6e4140014659d
American_Idol
this was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. in the top 8, sam woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. the 500th episode of the series was the top 3 performance night.
Which contestant was saved by the judges after getting the least votes on season 13 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Sam Woolf" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
56d381bd59d6e4140014659e
American_Idol
this was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. in the top 8, sam woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. the 500th episode of the series was the top 3 performance night.
At what point in season 13 did American Idol air its 500th show?
{ "text": [ "Top 3 performance night" ], "answer_start": [ 263 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0b
American_Idol
this was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. in the top 8, sam woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. the 500th episode of the series was the top 3 performance night.
Contestants could perform what in the final rounds for the first time ever?
{ "text": [ "songs they wrote themselves" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0c
American_Idol
this was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. in the top 8, sam woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. the 500th episode of the series was the top 3 performance night.
Who received the Judges' Save this season?
{ "text": [ "Sam Woolf" ], "answer_start": [ 137 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0d
American_Idol
this was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. in the top 8, sam woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. the 500th episode of the series was the top 3 performance night.
When did the judges use their save on Woolf?
{ "text": [ "Top 8" ], "answer_start": [ 130 ] }
56db30ede7c41114004b4f0e
American_Idol
this was the first season where the contestants were permitted to perform in the final rounds songs they wrote themselves. in the top 8, sam woolf received the fewest votes, but he was saved from elimination by the judges. the 500th episode of the series was the top 3 performance night.
What episode was the 500th of the entire series?
{ "text": [ "Top 3 performance night" ], "answer_start": [ 263 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465ad
American_Idol
caleb johnson was named the winner of the season, with jena irene as the runner-up. johnson released "as long as you love me" as his coronation single while irene released "we are one".
Who won season 13 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Caleb Johnson" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465ae
American_Idol
caleb johnson was named the winner of the season, with jena irene as the runner-up. johnson released "as long as you love me" as his coronation single while irene released "we are one".
Who came in second on season 13 of American Idol?
{ "text": [ "Jena Irene" ], "answer_start": [ 55 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465af
American_Idol
caleb johnson was named the winner of the season, with jena irene as the runner-up. johnson released "as long as you love me" as his coronation single while irene released "we are one".
What song did Caleb Johnson first release after winning American Idol?
{ "text": [ "As Long as You Love Me" ], "answer_start": [ 102 ] }
56d3823359d6e414001465b0
American_Idol
caleb johnson was named the winner of the season, with jena irene as the runner-up. johnson released "as long as you love me" as his coronation single while irene released "we are one".
What song did Jena Irene release after coming in second on American Idol?
{ "text": [ "We Are One" ], "answer_start": [ 173 ] }
56db3123e7c41114004b4f13
American_Idol
caleb johnson was named the winner of the season, with jena irene as the runner-up. johnson released "as long as you love me" as his coronation single while irene released "we are one".
Who won this season of Idol?
{ "text": [ "Caleb Johnson" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56db3123e7c41114004b4f14
American_Idol
caleb johnson was named the winner of the season, with jena irene as the runner-up. johnson released "as long as you love me" as his coronation single while irene released "we are one".
Who was the runner up this season?
{ "text": [ "Jena Irene" ], "answer_start": [ 55 ] }