First series american idol winners in order from season 1 12

Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, maddie poppe. American idol is a singing competition show which was started on 11 th june, 2002 on fox an american tv channel. The first series was broadcast on itv between 6 october 2001 and 9 february 2002. The new episodes featured commentary from some of the first season s top 30, including justin guarini, jim verraros, christina christian, nikki mckibbin, angela peel, and kelli glover. Watch american idol episodes online season 4 2005 tv. The thirteenth season of american idol, styled as american idol xiii, premiered on the fox television network on january 15, 2014. Now, its been announced that past winners will appear on the farewell season. Shes a seventime grammy winner and a 14time acm award winner. The first winner of the format was will young of the united kingdom in 2002. American idol season 1 wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Kelly clarkson, the first american idol, is the most successful winner worldwide. Reedited episodes of american idol season 1 were being shown in syndication as american idol rewind.

Fradianis fans are waiting with bated breath to see if he can turn his victory on tv into something substantial, as a select few other winners have. Kelly clarkson soundtrack the kelly clarkson show kelly brianne clarkson was born in fort worth, texas, to jeanne ann rose, a teacher of english, and stephen michael clarkson, an engineer. List of american idol contestants idol series wiki fandom. Some of these changes came in response to the falling popularity and viewership of idol in comparison to nbc s competing series the voice. Dec 24, 2015 american idol will return to fox with its final season on january 6, and fans of the series are now being given a sneak peek at the season 15 premiere. Luke bryan, katy perry and lionel richie return for a new season of. 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. Meet the guys and girls who made the cut, from singersongwriter angie miller to soulful burnell taylor to country crooner kree harrison.

In its 3 months of journey, stage showed numerous talent contestants proficient in pop, folk, rock, and other. All our coverage next, jones joined fellow top 12 ladies adanna duru, jax cole, sarinajoi crowe, joey cook, and maddie walker for a medley with nile rodgers and chic. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years. He rose to fame as winner of the second season of american idol. Known now simply by her first name, fantasia has stayed busy over the last decade. The fourteenth season of american idol featured a number of major changes to its format and talent. American idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now. First seasonwinner kelly clarkson currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales worldwide, with more than 25 million copies, while fourth seasonwinner carrie underwood currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales in the united states, with more than million copies. Ill run through them in chronological order since its hard. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. By the fourth season, american idol had become the mostwatched series amongst all viewers on american tv for the first time, with an average viewership of 26.

Season 12 candice glover season 11 phillip phillips season 10 scotty mccreery season 9 lee dewyze season 8 kris allen season 7 david cook season 6 jordin sparks season 5. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. While other winners have faded into the background over the course of a decade and a. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a nostalgic look back on the.

The search for a superstar of season 1 to just american idol. He released a successful album, hurricane, in 2016 following his victory, and another ep late in 2017. Clay aiken has released six studio albums since his secondplace finish on the second season of 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 sixteenth season of american idol premiered on march 11, 2018, on the abc television network. This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has since gone on to become a grammy awardwinning superstar. Katy perry and lionel richie return for a new season of american idol. The title of show was shortened from american idol.

American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in. Ryan seacrest continued his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie joined as judges. Part of the idol franchise, it was created by simon fuller as a spinoff from the british show pop idol, of which two series were broadcast between 2001 and 2003. The season 12 finalists deliver songs performed by past american idol winners. American idol has completed its eleventh season and its time for a recap. Ryan seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season. Just two years after it was cancelled by fox, american idol returns to abc on march 11. As the iconic competition series is whittling down the competition in its 17th season and. Kurt nilsen of norway also won world idol in 2003, and hady mirza of singapore also won asian idol in 2007. Two winners of the series were also able to win for another regional title.

Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. Apr 05, 2016 its hard to believe that season 1 of american idol got things so right with its coronation of kelly clarkson. As reported by american idol net, the list below is the rumored list of contestants who earn a spot in the top 20 this season. A recap of american idol season 16 episode 19 grand finale. This is a video showing the winners of american idol.

Gil 17 san diego, california 1 08 8th ryan starr 19 sunland, california 1 07 7th christina christian 21. Katy perry gives first responders golden tickets after american idol gas leak scare. Underwood went on to become american idol s most successful alum to date. The country cutie is arguably one of the genres biggest stars and the only artist to score six consecutive no. The finale returned to the dolby theatre, where five of the first six season finales took place. Season 4 of american idol had an overall average viewership of 26.

Winners of inaugural seasons of american idol, australian idol, canadian idol. He was the first man to win and the first person of color to win. Let us have a look at the american idol winners in order and get to know a little something about them. Season 2, episode 12 april 14, 2019 the top 14 contestants perform on the iconic idol stage for the first time, in hopes of winning over the hearts of viewers and being voted through to the next. 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. In addition, jason hartman and sashalee davids of south africa were the only two finalists to be declared as co winners. A combined 273 artists have won the television series idols, a reality singing competition. The results of the first phonein vote are revealed as half of the top 100 finalists are sent on their way. Airing on abc, the 2020 premiere not only features a whole new round of auditions, but allows viewers to get reacquainted with the show. As the iconic competition series gears up for its 15th and final season. Sparks also went on to be one of the more successful winners of the.

The complete list of american idol winners entertainment. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for their second year as judges on the rebooted reality singing competition, which moved from fox to abc last year. In season 5, taylor hicks beat out katharine mcphee for the title, making this the first time a male finalist won over the female finalist in a boy. The show reached its peak in the fifth season with numbers averaging 30. Watch american idol episodes online season 1 2002 tv. It is the shows first season to air on abc, after 15 years on fox. On tonights episode, the winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the twopart series finale. Former judge jennifer lopez, who returned after one season absence, and harry connick jr. Maddie poppe american idol 2018 winner revealed american idol. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to. Jan 04, 2016 the complete list of american idol winners.

In season 4, carrie underwood beat out bo bice for the title. 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 studdards single flying without wings. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Pop idol was a british interactive reality talent show. This season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after this season the winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in partnership with. Sitting on the floor in her family room during season 1 watching kelly clarkson and justin guarini. May 12, 2018 weve previously talked about some of the shows champions and their success stories, but here is what happened to each of the season 1 to winners. When this reality competition series hit the airwaves back in 2002, it was a ratings smash, and many of its early winners enjoyed huge success. 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. Brian dunkleman quit after the first season, and seacrest therefore became the lone host in season 2 as well as all subsequent seasons. American idol season 1 finale kelly clarkson wins youtube.

After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on th. Check out who won every season of the veteran reality singing competition. Kelly clarkson a moment like this season 1, 2002 2. Jan 19, 2016 a couple months ago, we reported that all the previous judges from american idol would return for the final season. On may 16, 20, candice glover was announced the winner of the twelfth season of american idol, making kree harrison the runnerup. Season 12 of american idol premiered on january 16, 20, as part of the mid season of the 2012 network television season, and ended on may 16, 20.

American idol is ending for good, but it has generated some of the biggest names in music. May 19, 20 season 12 candice glover season 11 phillip phillips season 10 scotty mccreery season 9 lee dewyze season 8 kris allen season 7 david cook season 6 jordin sparks season 5 taylor. Watch american idol episodes online season 2 2019 tv. The series saw a series of auditions for aspiring singers, with a final 50 performing in a series of five prerecorded shows. First seasonwinner kelly clarkson currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales worldwide, with more than 25 million copies, while fourth seasonwinner carrie underwood currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales. American idol returns with an allnew season on february 16. Following in the massive footsteps of kelly clarkson, ruben studdard won american idol s second season on may 21, 2003. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol.

The last episode of season 1 was released on 4 th september, 2002. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15. Joshua ledet from westlake, louisiana secured the third position. I just dont get the scenes with random hopefuls and the fields. Beginning in the top eight, american idol introduced the twitterpowered idol fan save. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey.

Apr 08, 2016 its another exciting night of american idol on fox with an all new thursday april 7, season 15 series finale called winner chosen and we have your weekly recap below. Jessica sanchez from san diego, california became the runner up of the season. She also did a stint on broadway, first as celie in the color purple, and then in the musical after midnight. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. Will young, the first uk pop idol and the first winner of idols format. She was the first winner of the series american idol, in 2002. American idol has launched some incredible careers. Bobby bones returns to american idol as inhouse mentor. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. American idol is a reality television competition to find new solo singing talent. Watch all 25 american idol episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. Kelly clarkson every american idol winner seasons 115. Keith urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return.

Leer was 10 years old when she watched the first season of american idol. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. American idol is getting ready to return for season 18 on abc, and the series is giving three singers from previous seasons of the series a second chance. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. After american idols first season 2002, dunkleman left the program, and.

Ill run through them in chronological order since its hard to measure the work of darius rucker against the craft. Jun 11, 2002 american idol season 1 episode guide on tv. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. Fantasia barrino has recorded four studio albums, won one grammy, and received 12 nominations since winning season 3 of american idol. At the end of sunday nights may 19 epic, threehour finale, america voted and crowned the winner of the 17th season of american idol. Jun 21, 2019 over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Most successful american idol contestants business insider. The final two singers take the stage to compete for the last time with performances of the song that will become the winner s first. Glover also became the third africanamerican female behind fantasia barrino and jordin sparks to win the show. Kurt nilsen, the first norways idol and the 2003 world idol winner.

In season 1, kelly clarkson beat out justin guarini for the title. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. American idol 200216 became one of the mostwatched shows in the u. In season 6, jordin sparks thomas beat out blake lewis for the title. Watch all 37 american idol episodes from season 12,view pictures, get episode information and more. Its not an even split between males and females there are 12. Oct 27, 2012 i expect more promos featuring former idol winners in promos to come. Nick fradiani was the first american idol winner to come from the nations north east. American idol series finale recap who won, trent harmon.