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May 20, 2024 · Find out who won American Idol from season one to season 21, and see their photos and facts. Learn about their musical styles, careers, and personal stories after the show.
- 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.”
May 21, 2024 · Previous winners, such as Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, and Carrie Underwood, have gone on to snag Grammys and build massive careers, establishing an impressive legacy for the show. In this ...
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- Kelly Clarkson. Year: 2002. Coronation song: “A Moment Like This” Runner-up: Justin Guarini. Latest album: “Chemistry" (2023) When 20-year-old Kelly Clarkson became the singing competition’s inaugural champ, the world got a taste of what the future queen of pop rock could do with those arresting tonsils.
- Ruben Studdard. Year: 2003. Coronation song: “Flying Without Wings” Runner-up: Clay Aiken. Latest album: “The Way I Remember It" (2023) They call him the Velvet Teddy Bear, but his resume is nothing to play with.
- Fantasia Barrino. Year: 2004. Coronation song: “I Believe” Runner-up: Diana DeGarmo. Latest album: “Sketchbook" (2019) Ever since “Idol” judge Simon Cowell told the 19-year-old from North Carolina she was the best contestant the show had ever seen, Fantasia Barrino has been living up to the compliment.
- Carrie Underwood. Year: 2005. Coronation song: “Inside Your Heaven” Runner-up: Bo Bice. Latest album: “Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition)" (2023)
First season -winner Kelly Clarkson currently holds the record for the highest-selling album sales worldwide, with more than 25 million copies, while fourth season -winner Carrie Underwood currently holds the record for the highest-selling album sales in the United States, with more than 13 million copies.
May 21, 2024 · And while winning the series did not guarantee stardom, a number of its champions have become hugely successful, including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Below is a list of all American Idol winners. Season 1 (2002): Kelly Clarkson. Season 2 (2003): Ruben Studdard.
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May 2, 2022 · How does your favorite "Idol" winner fare in this list based on talent and success? See the criteria, the ratings and the controversies for each season.
