Ryan Pinkston was a contestant on Season 8 and Season 14 of American Idol.
Season 8 Audition[]
Ryan's audition was not televised.
Season 8 Hollywood Round[]
Ryan was shown in the second part of Hollywood Week, in a group named "Action Squad" along with Alex Wagner-Trugman, Emily Wynne-Hughes and Ann Marie Boskovich singing "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac. He was eliminated along with Emily while Alex and Ann Marie advanced.
Season 14 Audition[]
Ryan auditioned in San Francisco. All three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round.
Season 14 Hollywood Round[]
Ryan was shown in the first part of Hollywood Week, in the same Line of Ten as Michael Simeon, "Big Ron" Wilson and Jacob Tolliver. His singing performance and verdict was not televised, but he was shown in a group shot celebrating alongside Michael and Ron, indicating that he advanced. He was later shown in a group with Jackie Nese and Maddie Walker singing "Grenade" by Bruno Mars.