'American Idol's' Gracin is safe

Josh Gracin from Season 2 of "American Idol" caused concern when he reportedly posted what read like a suicide note on his Facebook page in August. Gracin, who pursued a career in country music after coming in fourth on the show, was found safe and later apologized to fans via social media. Here is what's been happening with some other stars from the show:

Caleb Johnson never landed in the bottom three this season on "American Idol" and now we know why. The Asheville, North Carolina native went up against Jena Irene and was crowned the winner of season 13. His debut album, "Testify," was released in August 2014.

Candice Glover won season 12, becoming the first female contestant to do so since 2007. Her debut album, "Music Speaks," was released in February.

Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips postponed some tour dates in 2012 because of health issues. His struggle with kidney stones was well-documented during his time on the show.

Since Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner of season 10 in 2011, the singer's debut album, "Clear As Day," has been certified platinum. He was named the Academy of Country Music's best new artist in 2012, and released his second studio album, "See You Tonight," in 2013.

Lee DeWyze had already released two albums before auditioning for season 9 of "American Idol." After his win, he went on to release a third album, "Live It Up," with RCA Records in 2010. But a year later, the record label dropped DeWyze when the album sold just over 146,000 copies. He has since married model Jonna Walsh, signed with a new label and returned to "Idol" to perform his song "Silver Lining."

Like DeWyze, Kris Allen had released an album before he got on "American Idol." Following a very heated battle with Adam Lambert, Allen won season 8 in 2009. After a car accident in which he broke his wrist on New Year's Day 2013, Allen told the Chicago Tribune he was "more driven since 'Idol.' "

David Cook rocked a win in a close competition with Archuleta on season 7. The same year, he released "David Cook," which has been certified platinum. Cook parted ways with RCA Records in 2012. In 2013, he performed a new single on "Idol," "Laying Me Low," which debuted on the charts with 14,000 sales, USA Today reported.

Jordin Sparks made history by becoming the youngest winner of "American Idol" at age 17. After she won season 6 in 2007, her eponymous debut album that year went platinum and featured the hit single "No Air." Sparks' second album, "Battlefield," was released in 2009, and its namesake single also peaked on the charts. In 2012, she starred in "Sparkle," Whitney Houston's last movie.

Taylor Hicks' blues-meets-rock style earned him a following that led to his win on season 5, beating favorite (and "Smash" star) Katharine McPhee. His self-titled debut album was certified platinum, and his single "Do I Make You Proud" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles. Hicks released "The Distance" in 2008 on his independent record label, Modern Whomp. He is currently performing in Las Vegas.

Carrie Underwood went from college student to winner of season 4 in 2005. Her debut album, "Some Hearts," was certified seven times platinum, and she has gone on to win multiple Grammy Awards. In 2013, she starred in a live television version of "The Sound of Music." Married to hockey player Mike Fisher, Underwood recently told Marie Claire, "I don't feel old enough to have kids."

Fantasia Barrino defeated Diana DeGarmo on season 3 of "American Idol" in 2004. She then released her debut album, "Free Yourself," which was certified platinum that same year. Barrino won her first Grammy Award in 2011 for the single "Bittersweet," which is from her third album, "Back to Me." She has appeared on Broadway in "The Color Purple," been the subject of her own reality show, and in April she released a new album, "Side Effects of You."

Ruben Studdard was crowned the winner of "American Idol" on season 2, beating Clay Aiken in 2003. His first album, "Soulful," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 that year. Studdard has since released four more studio albums, gotten divorced and shed weight on "The Biggest Loser."

The moment Kelly Clarkson became the first winner of "American Idol," she became a household name. Since her debut album, "Thankful," she has released five award-winning albums, with singles like "Because of You" and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" topping the Billboard music charts. In 2013, she married talent manager Brandon Blackstock, and the couple welcomed a daughter in June 2014.

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