Oldest American Idol Winner
When Taylor Hicks won the fifth season of American Idol at 29 years old, he became the oldest winner at the time. Sixteen seasons later, Taylor is still the oldest winner ever. Even back then, his hair was greying early, and many people wanted him to dye it, but Hicks refused. That decision turned out well, as it made him stand out and perhaps helped him in ultimately win the fifth season.
Oldest American Idol Winner
| Age (years) | Person | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.63 | Taylor Hicks | Season 5 winner | May 24, 2006 |
| 29.49 | Nick Fradiani | Season 14 winner | May 13, 2015 |
| 25.5 | Trent Harmon | Season 15 winner | Apr 7, 2016 |
| 25.42 | David Cook | Season 7 winner | May 21, 2008 |
| 24.83 | Chayce Beckham | Season 19 winner | May 23, 2021 |
Social Media
Quotes
[Celebrity hairdresser] Dean Banowetz did our hair on the show, and he was always trying to get me to dye it. And I never did,
Taylor Hicks
References
-
Silver Bulletpoints: 11 Things We Just Learned From Taylor Hicks
Let’s face it, Taylor has been a polarizing figure ever since his “Idol” days, and not everyone who pokes fun at him is as kind or well-meaning as Sudeikis or Yankovic. But Taylor said with a shrug: “I appreciate that. It’s fuel to the fire. That’s the way you have to look at it. You can’t listen to everything. You can hear everything, but you can’t listen to everything.
Rolling Stone
