Christopher Adam "Chris" Daughtry (born December 26, 1979) is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Daughtry and as the fourth-place contestant on the fifth season of American Idol, the competition that he was eliminated from on May 10, 2006. After his elimination from Idol, he was given a record deal by RCA Records and formed a band called Daughtry. Their self-titled debut album became the fastest selling debut rock album in history, selling more than one million copies after just five weeks of release. The album was recorded before the band was officially formed, making Chris Daughtry the only official member present on the album. This led some to believe mistakenly that the band Daughtry is Chris Daughtry's solo project. In its ninth week of release, Daughtry reached number one on the Billboard charts. Chris Daughtry is now the third most successful American Idol contestant in terms of record sales, behind only Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, who both won their respective seasons. At the 50th Grammy Awards, the band was nominated for Best Rock Song for the single "It's Not Over". Since the band's first album, Chris
"American Idol" alum Chris Daughtry is hoping to actually make a little money off his Oak Ridge, NC home -- he's listed the home for just $900 more than be bought it for five years ago!Chris… READ MORE >
Since losing "American Idol" four years ago, Chris Daughtry has really grown as an artist.The 30-year-old showed off his non-bald scalp at a concert in Miami this weekend.It's good to see Chris… READ MORE >
Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open, kill two stones with one bird and even though he never cries, his tears cure cancer -- so maybe Chris Daughtry's onto something with his Presidential… READ MORE >
Has Vin Diesel's movie career fallen so far that he's mistaken for an "American Idol" contestant?Today's Hollywood Reporter boasts that Diesel and Paul Walker are in talks to reunite for the… READ MORE >
Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis may have made it to the final two on "American Idol" but Chris Daughtry doesn't think either will win. Huh?!insertBCSinglePlayer(909827760); TMZ spotted the last… READ MORE >
How's Chris Daughtry doing since his album release? --SaraChris Daughtry and his band are seeing nothing but success since their record hit stores last November. In fact, Sara, their self-titled… READ MORE >
Our new favorite train wreck, Chyna Doll, has officially joined Tara Reid and Brandon Davis in the I-can't-get-into-Hyde club.After leaving Shag, another club in Hollywood, the… READ MORE >
Chris Daughtry may not have won "American Idol" but he has topped AOL's 2006 "TV's Top 5! Viewer Awards."Daughtry's shockingly early elimination on "Idol" ranked as the fan pick for the best… READ MORE >
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Chris Daughtry has left his small hometown of McLeansville for a bigger town and home. The 26-year-old "American Idol" rocker, who finished fourth on this year's Fox… READ MORE >
Taylor Hicks may have won 'American Idol' but he isn't the only finalist to get a record contract.A source tells TMZ that RCA Music Group, which is home to all the past 'Idol' winners, will sign… READ MORE >
