Phillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips was voted the winner of the 11th season of “American Idol,” and if the careers of past “Idols” were any indication, the bluesy singer could have been anything from a game-changing superstar to a sad footnote in the history of reality TV. However, since his single “Home” topped the iTunes charts in 2012, things are looking good for him. Check out past winners and see how they have fared since the show.

- Mawuse Ziegbe, Boston.com staff