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1 day ago · Season 9: Lee DeWyze. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic. In 2010, a then 24-year-old Lee DeWyze beat out Crystal Bowersox, Michael Lynche and Casey James for the coveted title of American Idol. The Illinois ...
- 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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- (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.
May 23, 2023 · Full list of former winners and runners-up. Take a trip down "American Idol" memory lane! By Carson Blackwelder. May 23, 2023, 6:36 AM. 3:28. In this Sept. 4, 2002, file photo, 'American Idol ...
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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.
Feb 10, 2024 · We wouldn’t even blame you for accusing us of making up several names on this list, but we promise we didn’t. Read on for a breakdown of every American Idol winner and runner-up, along with...
