Heres a look at what the original american idol winners have been up to over the past few years. See which previous contestants made the cut in the gallery. We rank american idol winners from least to most successful. American idol is one of the most popular live singing shows of all time and is still considered to be the most successful as it enters its 18 th season on the air.
Kelly clarkson was the very first winner on the tv show american idol. Contestants name age hometown season finished ejay day 20 lawrenceville, georgia 1 10 10th jim verraros 19 chicago, illinois 1 09 9th a. The history of american idol is laced with singers from alabama. Revisiting every season of american idol the ringer. Oct 23, 2019 the original american idol, kelly clarkson has become one of the most successful winners to date. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold. May 18, 2020 during american idols past 17 seasons, the reality show has seen its fair share of winners. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. May 11, 2015 american idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now on abc. American idol winner biographies lee dewyze david cook. The season finale of american idol, scheduled for may 19 on abc, is fast approaching, which means another starstudded performance show to usher in a new winner. If you have ever wondered what happened to the winners, then you have come to the right place. She was up against runnerup justin guarini in 2002, but she became victorious in the end.
These were the biggest flops american idol has ever produced. I completely forgot the steven tyler years of american idoli think. 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. May 19, 2020 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. After 15 seasons, american idol will sign off for good thursday, leaving behind more than its share of popmusic duds. Kris allen kristopher neil allen born june 21, 1985 is an american singer songwriter from conway, arkansas, and the winner of season 8 of american idol. Rising to fame in 2002, clarkson has won three grammy awards and became host of her own syndicated. The abc reboot of american idol will be premiering this weekend and you might be wondering where all of the winners from the past 15 seasons are today the show has brought us. 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. During american idols past 17 seasons, the reality show has seen its fair share of winners. I completely forgot the steven tyler years of american idoli think i had a procedure to erase them from my. The new season of american idol is set to premiere on abc on sunday, feb. With the seventeenth season set to begin, we decided to take a look at american idols past winners and contestants and see what theyve been up to since the show kelly clarkson. American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox before being revived by abc.
But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that you forgot even existed. The complete list of american idol winners entertainment. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording.
American idol is still going strong, finding the best voices from across the country and giving them a shot on the national om season one winner kelly clarkson to country queen carrie. May 18, 2020 in previous seasons, most idol winners are given a contract with a record label and this is likely still the case, but considering the ongoing quarantine, its less clear. In seventh season, it was revealed that carly smithson held a prior label. The 10 most successful american idol winners celebrity. With the seventeenth season set to begin, we decided to take a look at american idol s past winners and contestants and see what theyve been up to since the show kelly clarkson. The original american idol, kelly clarkson has become one of the most successful winners to date. Ever wonder what happened to the winners of past seasons of american idol one of the most popular reality tv shows of all time.
Of course, some singers stand out among the crowd like the first winner of american idol, kelly. Apr 07, 2016 american idol winners and runner ups by year. This week, the final american idol winner will be chosen and we will say goodbye to 15 seasons of talented hopefuls, starsin. A complete list of the youngest american idol winners and. Weve done the digging for you, so you can get the scoop on. See below for a complete list of american idol winners. Americas got talent is an american talent show broadcasted on the nbc television network since 2003. Shes been a coach on the voice for the past four seasons, and she recently started hosting.
American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. Kelly clarkson sings during the taping of the american idol in vegas show wednesday, sept. American idol has launched some incredible careers. Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i fall in. But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that. Mar 10, 2018 the american idol runnerup juggled singing and acting after taylor hicks was crowned the season 5 winner. Jan 23, 2020 there is definitely success beyond american idol.
Rising to fame in 2002, clarkson has won three grammy awards and. That said, weve rounded up the youngestever idol winners and runnerups since the show premiered in 2002. Alumni of the reality television singing competition series, which ran on fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 before moving to abc in 2018, have gone on to great career heights since being introduced to the american public through the hit show. Mar 09, 2018 the abc reboot of american idol will be premiering this weekend and you might be wondering where all of the winners from the past 15 seasons are today the show has brought us some of the biggest. American idol betting betting odds season 18 american idol.
The winner of american idol gets a record deal, a huge cash prize, and bragging rights. Jan 04, 2016 american idol has launched some incredible careers. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a. Sep 18, 2019 in celebration of his 29th birthday on sept. Over the past 14 seasons, eight vocalists from our state have made their marks on the fox reality series, earning spots in the. The american idol runnerup juggled singing and acting after taylor hicks was crowned the season 5 winner. 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. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years. It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival. Kris allen kristopher neil allen born june 21, 1985 is an american singersongwriter from conway, arkansas, and the winner of season 8 of american idol. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons.
It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival of the series aired on abc. Not all the winners have gone far, though, some disappear and are never heard from again. Jun 21, 2019 over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idols 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. Check out these 15 past american idol winners and discover where they are now. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. While we await news on who will host, who will judge and if there will be any changes, take a look back at all 15 american idol winners. American idol winners and runner ups list by each every year. American idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now on abc. American idol set to bring back former contestant for.
Apr 14, 2020 see below for a complete list of american idol winners. May 04, 2020 american idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. 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. Gil 17 san diego, california 1 08 8th ryan starr 19 sunland, california 1 07 7th christina christian 21 brooklyn, new york 1 06 6th r. American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. But prior to its comeback, idol produced a range of talented. List of american idol contestants idol series wiki fandom.
These are the best american idol performances of all time. In previous seasons, most idol winners are given a contract with a record label and this is likely still the case, but considering the ongoing quarantine, its less clear. American idol winners and runner ups list by each every. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. Mar 10, 2018 going back over these seasons of american idol. Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i. Contestants name age hometown season finished ejay. Jordin sparks won american idol in 2007 and was the youngest winner in the history of the series. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, maddie poppe. Indias got talent based on the agt, and it offers the opportunity to the citizens to. The show inspired many producers to recreate it to other countries.
Host ryan seacrest and all seven past american idol winners ruben studdard, kelly clarkson, fantasia barrino, david cook, carrie underwood. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. American idol is planning to give three contestants from past seasons another shot at stardom. American idol what are the american idol winners up to now. This week, the final american idol winner will be chosen and we will say goodbye to 15 seasons of talented hopefuls, starsinthemaking, and crazy. Here are some of the biggest flops to come out of the fox megahit.
American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Ray lamontagnes trouble, john denvers take me home. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits farewell season. A complete list of the youngest american idol winners. View photos from americas got talent past winners and finalists. She was only 20 years old at the time and her life was about. But prior to its comeback, idol produced a range of talented champions and many of them are still creating music. 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. Helton 21 cumming, georgia 1 05 5th tamyra gray 23 takoma park, maryland 1. May 06, 2019 the season finale of american idol, scheduled for may 19 on abc, is fast approaching, which means another starstudded performance show to usher in a new winner.
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