Daughtry

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Biography

Daughtry is an American rock band from North Carolina, formed and fronted by American Idol season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry in 2006. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2006. The disc reached number one for two non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Top 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks's debut album, sold more than four million copies and was named the number one selling album of 2007 by Billboard. Their album is also the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. The first single from the album, "It's Not Over", was the eighth most played song across all formats on U.S. radio in 2007, and their second single from the album, "Home", was the tenth most played song in the U.S. of 2007. The band's second album, Leave This Town, was released in July 2009. The first single, "No Surprise," was released on May 5. "No Surprise" was written by Chris Daughtry with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and The Click Five's Eric Dill. The band's third studio album, Break the Spell was released in November 2011.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 2006
Number of Albums 25
Record Label 19 Recordings
Website www.daughtryofficial.com
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What year was Chris Daughtry born?

1979

...ernment & Heritage Library Rock singer Chris Daughtry, born December 26, 1979 , grew up in Lasker, a small town in northeastern North Carolina. In Nort...
How many rock bands did Chris join in North Carolina?

two

..., Daughtry began exploring his musical interest in altrock as a member of two rock bands, Cadence and Absent Element. Prior to auditioning for America...
What two rock bands did Chris Daughtry form?

Cadence and Absent Element

...is musical interest in altrock as a member of two rock bands, Cadence and Absent Element . Prior to auditioning for American Idol, he was a service adv...
In what year did he first gain public attention?

2006

...ealership in Goldsboro, NC. Chris Daughtry first gained public notice in 2006 when he placed fourth on the fifth season of American Idol. After leavin...
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When was their selftitled debut album released?

November 2006

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How many top 20 hits did the album produce on the Billboard Hot 100?

four

...nd has been certified six times platinum by the RIAA. The album produced four top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including top five hits It's Not O...
What was the name of Daughtry's second album?

Leave This Town

...ding top five hits It's Not Over and Home. The band's second album, Leave This Town , was released in July 2009 and debuted at number one on the Billbo...
When was Leave This Town released?

July 2009

...er and Home. The band's second album, Leave This Town, was released in July 2009 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming Daught...
What is the lead single from Leave this Town?

No Surprise

...and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The album's lead single, No Surprise , became the band's fifth top 20 hit on the Hot 100. Their third stud...
What was the name of the band's third album?

Break the Spell

...e band's fifth top 20 hit on the Hot 100. Their third studio album, Break the Spell , was released in November 2011 and debuted within the top 10 on th...
When was Break the Spell released?

November 2011

... Hot 100. Their third studio album, Break the Spell, was released in November 2011 and debuted within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album...
Who was one of the most popular finalists of American Idol's fifth season?

Chris Daughtry

... one of the most popular finalists of American Idol's fifth season, Chris Daughtry proved that the program could generate a successful rock act outsid...
Who wrote the rule book for modern rocker?

Live and Fuel

...e very picture of a modern rocker living by the rule book written by Live and Fuel . He founded the band Daughtry in 2006 and released the group's epon...
How many times platinum was the album certified to be?

six

... eponymous debut, which soared to number one and was eventually certified six times platinum. Daughtry remained a commercial juggernaut as the years p...
In what year was Baptized released?

2013

... The band incorporated pop, dance, and folk elements into their sound on 2013 's Baptized but returned to a more modern rock and postgrungefocused styl...
What year was Dearly Beloved released?

2021

...tized but returned to a more modern rock and postgrungefocused style for 2021 's Dearly Beloved. The North Carolina native born in Roanoke Rapids, he l...
What was the name of the 2021 album?

Dearly Beloved

...turned to a more modern rock and postgrungefocused style for 2021's Dearly Beloved . The North Carolina native born in Roanoke Rapids, he lived in Char...
When did Daughtry graduate from high school?

1998

...ld. He continued to play local shows after his high school graduation in 1998 , marrying his girlfriend Deanna several months after the January 2000 bi...
What band did he sing in?

Absent Element

...dream die, as he continued to play guitar and sing in a band called Absent Element . He also auditioned for Rock Star: INXS in 2005 but was rejected, w...
In what year was he auditioned for Rock Star: INXS?

2005

... a band called Absent Element. He also auditioned for Rock Star: INXS in 2005 but was rejected, which turned out to be rather fortunate, as it freed h...
What competition did Daughtry audition for?

American Idol

...m to audition for the far more popular televised singing competition American Idol . Daughtry was featured heavily during the show's seemingly neverend...
Who gave him a record deal?

RCA Records

... Idol. After his elimination from Idol, he was given a record deal by RCA Records and formed a band called Daughtry. Their selftitled debut album beca...
How long was the album released?

five weeks

...en Soundscan history, selling more than one million copies after just five weeks of release. The album was recorded before the band was officially for...
In what week of release did Chris Daughtry reach number one on the Billboard charts?

ninth

...ing Chris Daughtry the only official member present on the album. In its ninth week of release, Daughtry reached number one on the Billboard charts. C...
Where was Chris born?

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

...al belting technique and wide vocal range. Early life Chris Daughtry was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina , and raised in Lasker until he was 14....
Who was the winner of American Idol?

Taylor Hicks

...r two nonconsecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks debut album, sold more than four million copies and was named the nu...
What is Chris's profession?

singersongwriter

...turning down Fuels offer to make him their lead singer. Chris is a singersongwriter himself and has collaborated with several other songwriters, such ...
How old was Christopher Adam Daughtry when he was born?

42

...ormation Birth name Christopher Adam Daughtry Born December 26, 1979 (age 42 ) Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, U.S. Genres Alternative rock pop rock po...
Who is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Daughtry?

Christopher Adam Daughtry

...ars active 1999present Labels RCA Website daughtryofficial.com Christopher Adam Daughtry (born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, musician, and...
Chris Daughtry has collaborated with several artists since the band's first album?

Slash, Sevendust, Theory of a Deadman, Chad Kroeger, Brad Arnold, Vince Gill, and Carlos Santana

...several artists, including Slash, Sevendust, Theory of a Deadman, Chad Kroeger, Brad Arnold, Vince Gill, and Carlos Santana . He is known for his power...