The nationwide quest for undiscovered talent is back for a third season on abc. 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. Ruben studdard, right, after winning season 2 of american idol in 2003. Heres a closer look at the updated american idol 2020 schedule. The complete list of american idol winners entertainment. American idol 2016 contestant spoilers see a list of contestants rumored to be in the american idol season 15 top 24. Katy perry and lionel richie return for a new season of american idol. Watch americas got talent winners finale performances. American idol begins 15th and final season wednesday cbs. Bobby bones returns to american idol as inhouse mentor. She has been nominated for nine grammy awards, winning one for best. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox.
American idol renewed for season 17 abc orders more. American idol winners and runner ups list by each every year. Jan 23, 2020 its safe to say that, for some, being an american idol contestant is only the beginning. Mar 18, 2019 the 2005 season of american idol launched carrie underwoods incredible career but what became of the other contestants. American idol is in the midst of its 18th season, looking for the latest aspiring singer to join its long history of superstars that have gained. We rank american idol winners from least to most successful the. Most successful american idol contestants business insider. A combined 273 artists have won the television series idols, a reality singing competition.
Heres a look back at the idol winners over the years and what theyre up to now. The twelfth season of american idol premiered on january 16, 20, as part of the midseason of the 2012 network television season. When north carolinas fantasia barrino and georgias diana degarmo perform tuesday and wednesday in the tv talent shows season finale, theyll be following footsteps that have most often walked south of the masondixon line. Jan 16, 20 season 12 of american idol premiered on january 16, 20, as part of the midseason of the 2012 network television season, and ended on may 16, 20.
Fox has announced that american idol will go off the air after its 15th season next spring. The contestants will be featured in the twopart event american idol. Sparks also went on to be one of the more successful winners of the. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. In the end, season 3s latoya london was the one left standing after the all the dust settl. Glover was clearly the one to beat during her idol season, and her triumph wasnt a surprise. Randy jackson returned for his twelfth season as judge and was joined by new judges mariah carey, nicki minaj and keith urban, who replaced jennifer lopez and steven tyler the season was the third to have four judges, after.
If i had the power to go back to 2002which i do in this hypothetical exercisei would make brian dunkleman the winner of american idol season 1. Abc is preparing to unveil a thirdseason pickup for american idol at its upfront. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Randy jackson, paula abdul and simon cowell returned to judge, and ryan seacrest returned to host. Mar 10, 2018 if i had the power to go back to 2002which i do in this hypothetical exercisei would make brian dunkleman the winner of american idol season 1. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for. It is the most successful season to date ratingswise and also with 17 contestants including all of the top 9 getting record deals nine of them with major labels. List of american idol contestants idol series wiki fandom. This is a video showing the winners of american idol. Kelly clarkson, the first american idol, is the most successful winner.
In order to create a playlist on sporcle, you need to verify the email address you used during registration. Ill run through them in chronological order since its hard to measure the work of darius rucker against the craft. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits farewell season. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. The top 21 contestants were announced at the end of the showcase round. Fantasia barrino has recorded four studio albums, won one grammy, and received 12 nominations since winning season 3 of american idol. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. Aug 10, 2018 the industry has changed, sounds have changed and american idol doesnt produce stars the way it used to, evidenced by the drop in popularity of winners after season 10s scotty mccreery. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 performances. Check out who won every season of the veteran reality singing competition.
This is me, and they will later participate in the. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. Randy jackson returned for his twelfth season as judge and was joined by new judges mariah carey, nicki minaj and keith urban, who replaced jennifer lopez and steven tyler. Contestants name age hometown season finished ejay day 20 lawrenceville, georgia 1 10 10th jim verraros 19 chicago, illinois 1 09 9th a. May 04, 2018 abc is staying in the music business, renewing american idol for a second season on the network and the shows 17th overall in addition to hiring new judges katy perry, luke bryan and. Following in the massive footsteps of kelly clarkson, ruben studdard won american idols second season on may 21, 2003. So which american idol alumni is the most successful of them all. A new year means a new search for the next american idol. Tour our photos that highlight all of the past american idol winners, from kelly. American idol is ending for good, but it has generated some of the biggest names in music. American idol begins 15th and final season wednesday. Kelly clarkson every american idol winner seasons 115. American idol has launched some incredible careers.
In light of 12yearold ventriloquist darci lynne farmer being crowned winner on wednesday nights season 12 finale of americas got talent, we are revisiting every winner in. As its third season draws to a close, american idol has taken on a distinctly southernfried flavor. A recap of american idol season 16 episode 19 grand finale. American idol winners and runner ups list by each every. American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. American idol has completed its eleventh season and its time for a recap. In the photo gallery above, we take a look back at the first 16 american idol winners to date and see how many have been lucky so far and which have been jinxed. Revisiting every season of american idol the ringer. We have ranked the top 25 most successful idol alums by looking at their latest available net worth, album sales, social media audiences, awards and staying power. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. Kree harrison from woodville, texas was the runner up and angie miller from beverly, massachusetts stood third. The most successful american idol contestants of all time. American idol season 1 winner kelly clarkson, season 10 winner scotty mccreery and season 4 winner carrie underwood.
Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. Excluding poppe, we rank american idol winners so far, based on sales. The fifth season ofamerican idol began on january 17, 2006 and concluded on may 24, 2006. American idol prepares for season 3 pickup, judges.
A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. We rank american idol winners from least to most successful. Becoming one of the youngest winners of american idol in 2007. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. See below for a complete list of american idol winners. Maddie poppe was crowned the winner of season 1 of the american idol reboot in may 2018. American idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on. 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. Let us have a look at the american idol winners in order and get to know a little something about them. Abc is staying in the music business, renewing american idol for a second season on the network and the shows 17th overall in addition to hiring new judges katy perry, luke bryan and. But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that you forgot even existed. Gil 17 san diego, california 1 08 8th ryan starr 19 sunland, california 1 07 7th christina christian 21. After 17 seasons, american idol is still going strong finding the best voices from across the country and giving them a shot on the national stage.
The industry has changed, sounds have changed and american idol doesnt produce stars the way it used to, evidenced by the drop in popularity of winners after season 10s scotty mccreery. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. She also did a stint on broadway, first as celie in the color purple, and then in the musical after midnight. Helena island, south carolina became the winner of this season.
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