There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idols 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. What were the american idol winners in order answers. American idol what are the american idol winners up to now. The seventeenth season of american idol premiered on march 3, 2019 on the abc television network. Let us have a look at the american idol winners in order and get to know a little something about them. The complete list of american idol winners entertainment tonight. Jordin sparks won american idol in 2007 and was the youngest winner in the history of the series. American idol season 3 shock elimination as latoya london leaves duration. American idols seventh season went to david cook, who took home the title on may 21, 2008. Randy jackson, paula abdul and simon cowell returned to judge, and ryan seacrest returned to host. A video montage of american idol winner scotty mccreerys performances throughout season 10 of american idol from the top 24 to his winning moment. Considering her debut album only sold sold 19,000 copies in its first week, and is one of the worst charting releases of any american idol winner, shes sure to hold on to this no. The 10 most successful american idol winners celebrity.
It is the most successful season to date ratingswise, and resulted in 18 contestants including all of the top 10 and a few semifinalists getting record deals. The new season of american idol is starting next month, and well soon have a new artist to. American idol has completed its eleventh season and its time for a recap. Interscope records chairman jimmy iovine, a songwriter and producer, also returned as an inhouse mentor to work with the contestants on a weekly basis. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke. Scotty mccreery american idol performances youtube.
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. Every american idol finalist, ranked from worst to best. Normally, on american idol, the top 20 contestants battle it out for the chance to win with live performances. The fifth season of reality television singing competition american idol began on january 17, 2006, and concluded on may 24, 2006. American idol has been putting singers through the emotional ringer since 2002, with the promise of turning them into music sensations. The winner of what had been billed as idol s farewell season, trent harmon earned the distinction of a hot shot debut on billboards hot country songs chart in 2016 with his keith urban. The reigning american idol winners success has little to be judged on. 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. Clarkson made her debut under rca records after she won the highly publicized first season of the television series american idol in 2002. But in that time, there have been only 12 winners, and since american idol is currently in the middle of deciding who the th winner will be, we thought it would be a good.
After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years. Ryan seacrest continues his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returned for their second season as judges. But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. The runnerup of the third season of american idol has pivoted to a career in musical theater, starring in multiple broadway shows and national tours. Bobby bones returned as the inhouse mentor, and acted as guest host for the taped april 8, 2019 episode. Vince bucci and dia dipasupilgetty images clay aiken has released six studio albums since his secondplace finish on the second season of american idol. Tour our photos below to see who won each season of american idol through the years. At the end of the first two hollywood rounds and going into the last solo round, there will be around 70 contestants left in the. Top 10 most shocking eliminations on american idol youtube. Helton 21 cumming, georgia 1 05 5th tamyra gray 23 takoma park, maryland 1. However, the show relies on its long legacy at fox to hold fans interest. Soap opera fans may also recognize her for her 20112012 arc as angelina veneziano on cbs the young and the restless. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a nostalgic look back on the.
American idol returns to the air this week after two years off the air, with a new lineup of judges and a brand new network behind it. Abcs american idol begins to air on monday, march 16, 2020. 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. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry. 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. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american pop rock singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. The eleventh season of american idol premiered on fox on january 18, 2012.
Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Ray lamontagnes trouble, john denvers take me home. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. Tonight, trent harmon and laporsha renae went headtohead for one final shot at the idol crown, plus every past. Her debut single completely flopped, especially compared to phillip phillips the season before. The pressure was on and the stakes were high for abc after the network made the decision to revive american idol, which ran for 15 seasons on fox. Many songs are close to a milestone, but only one song. Ryan seacrest returned as host, while randy jackson, steven tyler, and jennifer lopez all returned as judges. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits farewell season. Contestants name age hometown season finished ejay day 20 lawrenceville, georgia 1 10 10th jim verraros 19 chicago, illinois 1 09 9th a. Kelly clarkson was the first winner, and she now has a.
During the series finale on april 7, 2016, there have been seventeen seasons, so there are seventeen winners. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that you forgot even existed. American idol winners who cant find work today duration. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, season 18 of the show will reportedly continue in a very different format. His first album, measure of a man, debuted at number one on the billboard hot 100, and his first single, this is the night, debuted at number one ahead of season winner ruben studdard.
The other male winners include ruben studdard season 2, taylor hicks season 5, david cook. The 10 wealthiest american idol contestants of all time. Hardy, who closed the show with his debut single flame, is the 11th male finalist to win idol. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. A year of chunky blonde highlights, the iphone nano, myspace and who could forget season 4 of american idol. List of american idol contestants idol series wiki fandom. After 17 seasons, american idol is still going strong. The season 16 finale of american idol premieres on may 21. 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. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, maddie poppe.
Gossip, contestant info everything you need to know about the iconic reality show now airing on abc. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. This season, idol brought on jennifer lopez and steven tyler as judges, and jimmy iovine as an inhouse mentor. There have been 15 winners of the competition show so far. American idol has been at the forefront of the reality tv craze for over a decade, and in that time it has launched careers, given others their 15 minutes, and caused thousands of idiots to believe they might be talented. Mk nobilette season, placed 10th if only american idol had a separate competition for aspiring oldstyle crooners, this punchy san franciscan would have been a clear winner. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits. American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox, and was later revived by the abc network. First seasonwinner kelly clarkson currently holds the record for the. He first caught the publics eye on the eighth season of american idol, where he was the runnerup to winner kris allen. Ranking the careers of the american idol winners, from. Prior to the live shows, the series films episodes months in advance, during the audition, hollywood, and showcase rounds. Some of the most recent winners of american idol are as follows. The complete list of american idol winners american idol.
American idol winner who won the final season of the. American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. The stunning singer is married to a fellow idol alum, season 5 finalist ace young.
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