countrynineteen Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) Even if someone on Idol didn't become the next Kelly or Carrie, the majority of the contestants are still working in music or in some cases, acting (Like Katie Stevens). Even many of the people who never got their major break are still working in music. But I have seen that isn't always the case. Which notable contestants went back to a "day job" to pay the bills? Here is what I have seen: Jason Castro (Season 7): Now does real estate but still performs on the side. But his real estate gig is his main source of income. Skylar Laine (Season 11): No longer does music. She was going to go to Dental School, but got married and had a kid and is now a stay-at-home Mom. Alex Lambert (Season 9): I know he wasn't even a finalist, but he seemed to have a promising future. Lived in LA for awhile and worked on music and was on that web series. But he is now back in Dallas doing real estate. Tim Urban (Season 9): Another contestant who stayed in LA for awhile then moved back to Texas. He got married and started a family. Not really sure what he is doing now- construction I heard? Edited December 23, 2019 by countrynineteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelseyW Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 ^^^^ Wow, at the above info... All I know is who IS still in the biz, but... Carly Smithson has been doing cosmetic stuff with eyebrows. She had a little girl awhile back and has been focusing on her family mostly... <3 Allison Iraheta isn't making music right now... Her band Halo Circus is no longer around. She does a good job at being a background vocalist though and has done so for pro singers like Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, at the Tonight Show with (At the time...) Jay Leno, and on FOX's AI near the end of it. Hollie Cavanagh does gigs here and there, and still does the occasional YouTube cover, but she hasn't been putting out music for the last few years... Still waiting for a solo record from her and I hope it is sooner rather than later. Michael Johns died so... :'( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzontherocks Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Some may not want to do music, and that's great if they can find other passions. Music doesn't pay the bills in a long term, so I understand that it becomes more of a side hustle for many unless their family can continue to provide. Didi Benami is a music instructor. Dalton Rapattoni is a vocal coach too at the School of Rock, and he seems to love his students :D Alex Preston is in university for Marketing and Business I think. He still does gigs and puts out original music from time to time. Michael Johns will always be missed /: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrynineteen Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 I saw Amanda Overmyer is now a "Senior Sales Executive." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperman Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Antonella Barba isn't in the entertainment industry anymore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogoGog24 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Not that he really counts as a proper Idol alum, but I seem to remember William Hung went to work a regular office job some years ago. He did put out an album or 2 though, didn’t he? But soon after that I think he returned to normal life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederick Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Alaina Whitaker no longer does music anymore. She was in two groups Whitaker Malloy (with Kady Malloy and Alaina's sister) and Chasing Dixie but they disbanded and then Alaina got married, had a kid and is now working as a nurse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrynineteen Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 9:58 PM, frederick said: Alaina Whitaker no longer does music anymore. She was in two groups Whitaker Malloy (with Kady Malloy and Alaina's sister) and Chasing Dixie but they disbanded and then Alaina got married, had a kid and is now working as a nurse. Ramiele Malubay is also a nurse now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamil24 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 12/22/2019 at 7:05 PM, countrynineteen said: Skylar Laine (Season 11): No longer does music. She was going to go to Dental School, but got married and had a kid and is now a stay-at-home Mom. Ugh I always thought she was one of the best country singers the show has produced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom~ Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, kamil24 said: Ugh I always thought she was one of the best country singers the show has produced. Agreed! I did wonder why dhe sisn't get signed after the show but she probably wanted to do classic country which labels didn't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, ~Tom~ said: Agreed! I did wonder why dhe sisn't get signed after the show but she probably wanted to do classic country which labels didn't want. They were too busy trying to make Lauren Alaina a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfield Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 12/23/2019 at 7:08 AM, jazzontherocks said: Some may not want to do music, and that's great if they can find other passions. Music doesn't pay the bills in a long term, so I understand that it becomes more of a side hustle for many unless their family can continue to provide. Didi Benami is a music instructor. Dalton Rapattoni is a vocal coach too at the School of Rock, and he seems to love his students Alex Preston is in university for Marketing and Business I think. He still does gigs and puts out original music from time to time. Michael Johns will always be missed /: dalton rapattoni is actually recording his new songs independently and still posts new music once in a while. and yes he is still working at SOR at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpcase Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 12/22/2019 at 7:05 PM, countrynineteen said: Tim Urban (Season 9): Another contestant who stayed in LA for awhile then moved back to Texas. He got married and started a family. Not really sure what he is doing now- construction I heard? Tim Urban still uploads music to YouTube pretty regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bk1234 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Elliott said: They were too busy trying to make Lauren Alaina a thing. While I like Lauren Alaina, I would have preferred them pushing Skylar over her, but I guess Lauren did get farther during her season, so fair is fair... Edited August 8, 2020 by Bk1234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzontherocks Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 1:34 AM, blackfield said: dalton rapattoni is actually recording his new songs independently and still posts new music once in a while. and yes he is still working at SOR at the same time. Saw that. I still keep up with him on social media. Glad he is balancing both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederick Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Tim Urban has a normal job obviously because he's not a big star, but he still does music on YouTube and on Instagram. He's not completely stopped like some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederick Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Aaron Kelly appears to have stopped doing music which is unfortunate because he really seemed like he was going to go places. His album never got released and he never got a label. He performs once in a while but not much at all, and he literally never intreacts with fans or posts youtube videos or anything. He's basically vanished. Edited August 11, 2020 by frederick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frederick Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Kady Malloy no longer does music anymore Sarah Burgess has completely stopped music. She did release 2 albums and had a Top 40 single with "Dangerouz" in 2008. She had a kid and stopped doing music. I think she's a stay at home mom now. Carly Smithson also appears to have completely ditched the industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSMC Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Mikalah Gordan has moved on to acting/hosting. She seems to be finding success too. I feel like her charisma makes her great for that area. Antonella Barba is in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimmerStud87 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 9/15/2020 at 11:55 AM, OSMC said: Antonella Barba is in jail. oh snap what did she do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSMC Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 9:57 PM, SwimmerStud87 said: oh snap what did she do?? Not sure but I think it had something to do with drug possession/dealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockpenguin Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) Kristy Lee Cook now hosts a hunting show. Not sure if she does singing on the side. Edited December 15, 2020 by sockpenguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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