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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 22, 2023 · from season one winner Kelly Clarkson to country queen Carrie Underwood to newest winner Just Sam, click through the gallery to look back at all of the singers who have triumphed over their ...
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May 23, 2023 · Season 1: Kelly Clarkson (with runner-up Justin Guarini) Season 2: Ruben Studdard (with runner-up Clay Aiken) Season 3: Fantasia Barrino (with runner-up Diana DeGarmo) Season 4: Carrie Underwood (with runner-up Bo Bice) Season 5: Taylor Hicks (with runner-up Katharine McPhee) Season 6: Jordin Sparks (with runner-up Blake Lewis)
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Below is a list of all American Idol winners. Season 1 (2002): Kelly Clarkson. Season 2 (2003): Ruben Studdard. Season 3 (2004): Fantasia Barrino. Season 4 (2005): Carrie Underwood. Season 5 (2006): Taylor Hicks. Season 6 (2007): Jordin Sparks. Season 7 (2008): David Cook. Season 8 (2009): Kris Allen. Season 9 (2010): Lee DeWyze.
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- (2002): Kelly Clarkson. Now: hosts The Kelly Clarkson Show (with season 5 airing in 2023); released her 10th studio album Chemistry (2023); added additional dates to her residency at the Bakkt Theater in Vegas for December 2023 and February 2024.
- (2003): Ruben Studdard. Now: made his Broadway theater debut in December 2018 with Ruben & Clay’s First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show (aka Ruben & Clay’s Christmas Show); released the album Ruben Sings Luther in 2018.
- (2004): Fantasia Taylor. Now: reprising her role as Celie for the 2023 movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple (her feature film debut); headlined The Sketchbook Tour in 2019; currently working on two albums (one of which she says will be a gospel album)
- (2005): Carrie Underwood. Now: released her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones in 2022; launched her Sirius XM channel Carrie's Country in June 2023; extended her Vegas residency, Reflection, through August 2024.
Feb 10, 2024 · 01. Kelly Clarkson (Season 1) Photo : Courtesy of Fox/Everett Collection. DATE OF VICTORY: Sept. 4, 2002. RUNNER-UP: Justin Guarini. 02. Ruben Studdard (Season 2) Photo : Courtesy of Fox/Everett...
Contestants. Kelly Clarkson, first season winner. Ruben Studdard, second season winner. Fantasia Barrino, third season winner. Carrie Underwood, fourth season winner. Taylor Hicks, fifth season winner. Jordin Sparks, sixth season winner. David Cook, seventh season winner. Kris Allen, eighth season winner. Lee DeWyze, ninth season winner.
