Pat Boone is the ORIGINAL American Idol with his trademark white buck shoes, perfectly combed hair and gleaming smile. Pat is a best-selling author, successful entrepreneur, chart-topping recording star, family man, and legendary humanitarian. With more than 45 million units sold and 38 Top-40 hits, Pat was recognized by Billboard Magazine as one of Rock's Top 10 recording artist in history. In 2003, he was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame. Pat first appeared on the record charts in 1955 when he was 20, and soon after became the youngest person to host a weekly musical variety show on ABC. His film credits include State Fair, Journey to the Center Of The Earth, April Love, The Cross And The Switchblade, and The Greatest Story Ever Told.
