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May 20, 2024 · From season one winner Kelly Clarkson to country queen Carrie Underwood, click through the gallery to look back at all of the singers who have triumphed over their competition to be crowned the...
- Kelly Clarkson, Season 1. In 2002, Clarkson became the very first winner of American Idol. Since her victory, she’s released 10 studio albums and won three Grammys from 17 nominations.
- Ruben Studdard, Season 2. Ruben Studdard, originally from Alabama, claimed the American Idol winner title over runner-up Clay Aiken in 2003. Following the competition, he released a platinum-selling album, Soulful, and earned a Grammy nomination for best male R&B vocal performance for his recording of “Superstar.”
- Fantasia Barrino, Season 3. Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino has seven studio albums, 12 Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award for best female R&B vocal performance.
- Carrie Underwood, Season 4. American Idol was just the beginning for country superstar Carrie Underwood. In 2005, she won the competition and released her debut album, Some Hearts, which featured her hits “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats.”
Kelly Clarkson won the competition, defeating Justin Guarini, who finished in second place. Kelly Clarkson signed with RCA Records, the label in partnership with American Idol's 19 Recordings.
There are only so many Idol winners who can say they've received a Grammy nomination like Ruben Studdard. The Season 2 winner has also won hardware at the Billboard Music Awards and the Image...
Feb 17, 2023 · Here are all the winners so far: Season 1: Kelly Clarkson. Season 2: Ruben Studdard. Season 3: Fantasia Barrino. Season 4: Carrie Underwood. Season 5: Taylor Hicks. Season 6: Jordin Sparks....
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Feb 10, 2024 · Read on for a breakdown of every American Idol winner and runner-up, along with video of Ryan Seacrest (and Brian Dunkleman one time) revealing those life-changing results live on the air.
Feb 18, 2024 · Iam Tongi was crowned the Season 21 winner of "American Idol." Eric McCandless / ABC. Year: 2023. Coronation song: “Don’t Let Go”. Runner-up: Megan Danielle. Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi and ...
