For Top 4, he did a cover of Damien Rice's "Volcano" - which has been heralded as one of the best American Idol performances of all time. Hannah was an absolute rockstar in delivery and she has been such an amazing mom these last four days," his post says. [17] He also enjoyed Mumford & Sons and Tool. "[9] Later he said he was "starting to grow a connection" with the song,[19] and that "I kind of sing it like me, and on the guitar I do some different strummings on some parts, so it's coming along. Phillip and now fiance Hannah Blackwell at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. [9] This song reached its 5 million sales mark in the US in March 2014. [20][21] The judges asked him to perform a second song with his guitar, and he performed Michael Jackson's "Thriller. Privacy | NEVER make love at night! Today is National Voter Registration Day! [95], On July 3, 2019, Phillips and Blackwell announced that they were expecting their first child, a son, in the fall. How do we do this?′ ... We smoked a cigarette. Much of the video interweaves black-and-white imagery of American landscapes with footage of Phillips jamming on the tour bus. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a first week sales figure of 278,000 downloads. [14] In 2009, he formed the Phillip Phillips Band with Neil and another brother-in-law, Todd Urick, and performed in various local venues and events. [87], Phillips performed on the Idol alumni ensemble (including Alejandro Aranda, Fantasia, Gabby Barrett, Jordin Sparks, Katharine McPhee, Kellie Pickler, Laine Hardy, Lauren Alaina, Ruben Studdard and Scotty McCreery) for "We Are the World" with Lionel Ritchie on the season finale on May 17, 2020. and Steven Tyler offered the opinion that, "By virtue of your vulnerability and style, you made the world your home. It took place just a month after Phillips released his platinum-selling debut album, The World from the Side of the Moon. We can’t take our eyes off of him. [97], In addition to his singing career he has supported organizations including the Sarah Foundation and the Gibson Flood Relief Campaign. "I’m forever in love with this little kid. "[43]. [90], In January 2018, Phillips appeared in an episode of Hawaii Five-0, playing a diamond smuggler. Hannah was an absolute rockstar in delivery and she has been such an amazing mom these last four days. It is also the second-best digital sales week ever for any "Idol" contestant, behind Kelly Clarkson's 2009 song "My Life Would Suck Without You" which sold 280,000 in its debut week. Mr Phillips said he was looking to retire but subsequent reports suggested the building and its inventory was sold to pay off mounting debts. The single debuted at No. They also have four firearms worth $860, a 2002 Town & Country van worth $2,600, a 2000 Ford Ranger Pickup worth $1,600, a 1979 Smokecraft 18' Bass boat estimated at $1,600 and a riding mower worth around $100. [12], Phillips started playing music, particularly the guitar,[13] when he was 14. In January 2015, Phillips challenged "oppressive" contracts he signed as a condition for competing on the singing competition show. She captioned the sweet picture, "Never letting go...", Too cute! [62] In 2014, a solo tour of Canada was also scheduled, as well as other dates in the US. American Idol heartthrob Phillip Phillips has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million since coming out on top in 2012 on Season 11. American Idol heartthrob Phillip Phillips has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million since coming out on top in 2012 on Season 11. [15] He won a local singing competition, "Albany Star," in 2010. The song was sampled in the segment on US women gymnastics during the 2012 United States Olympic Trials, then again during the 2012 London Olympics coverage on NBC. "Sunday morning, Patch Shepherd Phillips made me a mama. In 2016, the song was used in the US version of The Passion. The “Home” singer said the series not only gave him a platform to showcase his skills, but also allowed him to grow as a performer. He was enthusiastic about the song and thought that "when the drumline walks out onstage...it hits a groove and becomes the first of these Idol winner songs I can actually imagine becoming a hit song.