Year

Milestone

2007

Wrote and self-produced his debut album Brand New Shoes with college friends

2009

Declared the winner of the eighth season of the FOX reality series "American Idol"

2009

Released his debut single "No Boundaries" on iTunes

2009

Joined fellow Top 10 finalists for the "American Idols Live"

2009

Signed a deal with Jive Records

2009

Nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star

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