From platinum artists like kelly clarkson and carrie underwood to fantasia barrino, many of the winners have gone on to release hit albums and charttopping sin. The country cutie is arguably one of the genres biggest stars and the only artist. The 36yearold has sold more than 45 million albums and won three grammys since her time on american idol. Its about time for the season 18 premiere of american idol. In the photo gallery above, we take a look back at the first 16 american idol winners to date and see how many have been lucky so far and which have been jinxed. Moreover, the winner of the show is selected by the viewers of the show.
Since debuting in 2002 with original judges simon cowell, paula abdul, and randy jackson, american idol has crowned talented singers from its robust 17 seasonlong run. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idols 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Below is the list of top 10 contestants which includes winner and runner ups. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended the winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in. American idol returns to the air this week after two years off the air, with a new lineup of judges and a brand new network behind it. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. Feb 16, 2020 its about time for the season 18 premiere of american idol.
Heres what the american idol winners are up to now buzzfeed. Just two years after it was cancelled by fox, american idol returns to abc on march 11. Kelly clarkson a moment like this season 1, 2002 2. When this reality competition series hit the airwaves back in 2002, it was a ratings smash, and many. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. American idol betting betting odds season 17 american idol. The american idol journey began that way for every winner, and through week after week of grueling training and performance, each earned the. The runnerup of the third season of american idol has pivoted to a career in musical theater, starring in multiple broadway shows and national tours. Shes won three grammy awards and received 14 nominations. American idol winners then and now houston chronicle. However, the show relies on its long legacy at fox to hold fans interest. The american idol cast gets wild at the season 4 top 12 finalists party. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list.
She started ascending ladder of fame after winning american idol. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years finale despite releasing her first album, whirlwind, just two days prior. Reedited episodes of american idol season 1 were being shown in syndication as american idol rewind. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, maddie poppe.
The industry has changed, sounds have changed and american idol doesnt produce stars the way it used to, evidenced by the drop in popularity of winners after season 10s scotty mccreery. After american idol auditions, top 20 contestants get shortlisted to be in the further race. The new idol will be crowned and all the old winners return for appearances on the show. American idols seventh season went to david cook, who took home the title on may 21, 2008. Her first album won her a grammy nod and over the years she received 12. The rebooted american idol ended its second season on abc sunday night, with southern rocker laine hardy besting viral star alejandro aranda. Apr 29, 2018 now, you imagine how many tried to participate in american season 1.
Mar 11, 2018 just two years after it was cancelled by fox, american idol returns to abc on march 11. While we await news on who will host, who will judge and if there will be any changes, take a look back at all 15 american idol winners. The reigning american idol winners success has little to be judged on. American idol winners list tonight is the end of an era as we say goodbye to american idol after 15 seasons. The last episode of season 1 was released on 4 th september, 2002. Feb 21, 2020 american idol ran on fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 and began a run on abc in 2018. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke. American idol may have aired its last episode, but theres always an exclusive take it back to where it all began with the top 10 finalists on american idol season 1 and what happened to the. She was an inspirational story because she was a single mother at the time. After she won the firstever american idol competition in 2002, kelly clarksons career instantly took off. This is a video showing the winners of american idol. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. Another season of american idol has come to an end, and you know what that means. Her debut single completely flopped, especially compared to phillip phillips the season before.
As american idol enters its 15th and final season, lets take a look back at the singing competitions past winners carrie. The shows age requirements have varied year to year. Will the american idol 2014 winner, either caleb johnson or jena irene ascuitto, become a superstar like kelly clarkson or carrie underwood. Some have gone on to massive fame and fortune, while others have faded into obscurity. Jun 21, 2019 over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. But more recently, hes starred as charlie price on broadways kinky boots. Mar 10, 2018 the american idol runnerup juggled singing and acting after taylor hicks was crowned the season 5 winner. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Vonzell solomon from fort myers, florida stood third. To this day, we still sing her popular hits, since youve been gone. Kevork djansezianstringergetty images before he was the season nine winner of american idol, lee dewyze, then 23, was a store painter from illinois.
In the past ten years, she released five studio albums. Getty images rob kim since being voted the winner of american idols first season, kelly clarkson has sold 25 million albums and 36 million singles worldwide. The new episodes featured commentary from some of the first season s top 30, including justin guarini, jim verraros, christina christian, nikki mckibbin, angela peel, and kelli glover. Vince bucci and dia dipasupilgetty images clay aiken has released six studio albums since his secondplace finish on the second season of american idol. Apr 29, 2016 as the iconic competition series is whittling down the competition in its 17th season and second season on abc, et is looking back at all the past idol winners, and where they are now. Alumni of the reality television singing competition series, which ran on fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 before moving to abc in 2018, have gone on to great career heights since being introduced to the american public through the hit show. And after completing the season, one of them is titled american idol winner. There have been 15 winners of the competition show so far.
Jan 20, 2020 since debuting in 2002 with original judges simon cowell, paula abdul, and randy jackson, american idol has crowned talented singers from its robust 17 season long run. Twenty one year old, carrie underwood from checotah, oklahoma, won the fourth season of american idol. The new season of american idol is starting next month, and well soon have a new artist to add to the list of winners. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years. Kelly clarkson season 1 winner the original american idol had hits like breakway, since u been gone and my life would suck without you and released. American idol s seventh season went to david cook, who took home the title on may 21, 2008. May 04, 2020 twenty one year old, carrie underwood from checotah, oklahoma, won the fourth season of american idol.
Season 17 of the longrunning reality competition series which aired on fox for. Mike fisher went on to become american idol s most successful alum to date. The season 16 finale of american idol premieres on may 21. The battle of the top 20 contestants of the season is coming to an end.
Jan 23, 2020 there is definitely success beyond american idol. Winner of american idol in 2003, the now 40yearold has received a grammy nomination and won two billboard music awards since his rise to gospel stardom. The oncemighty american idol has officially announced its next season will be its last in 2016. From platinum artists like kelly clarkson and carrie underwood to fantasia barrino, many of the winners have gone on to release hit albums and charttopping singles. Soap opera fans may also recognize her for her 20112012 arc as angelina veneziano on cbs the young and the restless. Dewyze signed with rca records and released his debut album, live it up in november 2010. While the judging panel has seen a revolving door of.
Apr 26, 2019 american idol winners, where are they now. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i fall in. Sign up for gold derbys newsletter with experts latest predictions. She goes by her first name now since she won the third season of american idol. American idol ran on fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 and began a run on abc in 2018. While the judging panel has seen a revolving door of celebrities, every season has been hosted by. His first album, measure of a man, debuted at number one on the billboard hot 100, and his first single, this is the night, debuted at number one ahead of season winner ruben studdard. Like most of the other winners, cook spent years releasing albums and going on tour post american idol. American idol winner 2020 all season finale result. Not many people would have thought that american idol would still be popular after 17 seasons, but the show seems to be stronger than ever. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. Bo bice from helena, alabama was the runner up of the season.
Season 4 winner carrie underwood went from reality star to country music sensation. American idol winners seasons 110, 20022011 youtube. Burleston, texas clarkson is unsurprisingly one of the most successful idol winners. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a nostalgic look back on the. Considering her debut album only sold sold 19,000 copies in its first week, and is one of the worst charting releases of any american idol winner, shes sure to hold on to this no.
Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i. Some of them you might be pretty familiar with, but you could be wondering about a few others. Apr 07, 2016 american idol winners list tonight is the end of an era as we say goodbye to american idol after 15 seasons. The stunning singer is married to a fellow idol alum, season 5 finalist ace young. American idol has been putting singers through the emotional ringer since 2002, with the promise of turning them into music sensations. The current season xiv ends with a may 12 and finale. American idol is a singing competition show which was started on 11 th june, 2002 on fox an american tv channel. American idol winners then and now connecticut post. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. American idol is one of the most popular live singing shows of all time and is still considered to be the most successful as it enters its 18 th season on the air. The contestants feed on the american idol vote of the audience to continue their.
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