Phillip Phillips Writing New Album? 'American Idol' Season 11 Winner's Single 'Home' Goes Quadruple Platinum, Debuts 'Gone, Gone, Gone', Second Album on the Way? [VIDEO]
Did anyone think Phillip Phillips, the season 11 winner of "American Idol," would blow up so soon? Phillips' debut album, The World From the Side of the Moon has only been out four months and it has already made Phillips a household name. For a while, you couldn't turn on the radio without hearing Phillips' single "Home." It looks like Phillips is already working on his second album while season 12 of "American Idol' is still going on. The singer could have two albums out before the winner of this season even gets started!
Phillips talked with Billboard and told them he intends to have his second album out some time next year. Phillips told Billboard that he is "always writing," even if it's not the best stuff. Phillips is a busy guy as he is in the middle of his promotional tour for his first album and he is getting to work with a number of top musical stars. The "Home" singer will be going on tour at the end of the month for two and a half months. According to Phillips, he will be opening up for an number of big names. Phillips said, "I'm playing a bunch of colleges, playing Rock in Rio in September - opening up for John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, and Justin Timberlake -- and have some more stuff planned."
While some "American Idol" winners have gone on to success, many have failed to capitalize on the shows popularity. However, Phillips may end up being the most successful of all the "American Idol" contestants (watch out Kelly Clarkson) if he continues on the pace he is going. "I never thought I'd be traveling the world supporting my music," Phillips told Billboard. "Everybody seems to really enjoy the music because it comes from me and I'm proud of it." Phillips' single "Home" went quadruple platinum recently and he also just sang another single "Gone, Gone, Gone" on the "American Idol" stage.
Phillips may have been surprised by his success, but the singer definitely has a passionate fan base. If Phillips can continue with his recent success, we could be seeing the young singer on a number of big stages in the future.