The term 'COMPETED IN 'AMERICAN IDOL'' can be summarized by saying that someone participated in the popular singing competition show, American Idol. The show has been running since 2002 and is a talent search for singers from all over the United States. The winner of the show receives a recording contract and other prizes. The crossword solution for this term is 'SANG', which means that the person SANG in order to compete in the show.