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- 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 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...
May 21, 2024 · Who won each season of "American Idol"? Take a trip down memory lane to see the winners and runners-up each season.
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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)
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....
Mar 5, 2021 · We've ranked every winner of "American Idol" based on their amount of success — how many albums or songs they've sold, chart placement, cultural impact, award nominations and wins, and how famous...
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. 1. Kelly...
