Season 4 of american idol had an overall average viewership of 26. After american idols first season 2002, dunkleman left the program, and. The first winner of the format was will young of the united kingdom in 2002. The series saw a series of auditions for aspiring singers, with a final 50 performing in a series of five prerecorded shows. Shes a seventime grammy winner and a 14time acm award winner. In season 4, carrie underwood beat out bo bice for the title. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. 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. 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. 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. This is a video showing the winners of american idol. He released a successful album, hurricane, in 2016 following his victory, and another ep late in 2017.
In addition, jason hartman and sashalee davids of south africa were the only two finalists to be declared as co winners. Jun 21, 2019 over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Ill run through them in chronological order since its hard. Known now simply by her first name, fantasia has stayed busy over the last decade. Katy perry gives first responders golden tickets after american idol gas leak scare. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on th. 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. I just dont get the scenes with random hopefuls and the fields. 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. The last episode of season 1 was released on 4 th september, 2002. 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. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. Gil 17 san diego, california 1 08 8th ryan starr 19 sunland, california 1 07 7th christina christian 21.
This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has since gone on to become a grammy awardwinning superstar. In season 6, jordin sparks thomas beat out blake lewis for the title. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15. The sixteenth season of american idol premiered on march 11, 2018, on the abc television network. He was the first man to win and the first person of color to win. Leer was 10 years old when she watched the first season of american idol. The show reached its peak in the fifth season with numbers averaging 30. American idol has completed its eleventh season and its time for a recap. 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. 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 is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. Kurt nilsen, the first norways idol and the 2003 world idol winner. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers.
The fourteenth season of american idol featured a number of major changes to its format and talent. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. Kurt nilsen of norway also won world idol in 2003, and hady mirza of singapore also won asian idol in 2007. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history.
It is the shows first season to air on abc, after 15 years 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. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. The finale returned to the dolby theatre, where five of the first six season finales took place. Meet the guys and girls who made the cut, from singersongwriter angie miller to soulful burnell taylor to country crooner kree harrison. 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. Glover also became the third africanamerican female behind fantasia barrino and jordin sparks to win the show. Kelly clarkson every american idol winner seasons 115. As the iconic competition series is whittling down the competition in its 17th season and. American idol is ending for good, but it has generated some of the biggest names in music. Now, its been announced that past winners will appear on the farewell season.
Sitting on the floor in her family room during season 1 watching kelly clarkson and justin guarini. Joshua ledet from westlake, louisiana secured the third position. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. Watch american idol episodes online season 1 2002 tv. Apr 05, 2016 its hard to believe that season 1 of american idol got things so right with its coronation of kelly clarkson. 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. The country cutie is arguably one of the genres biggest stars and the only artist to score six consecutive no. Watch american idol episodes online season 4 2005 tv. 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. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to. American idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now. American idol is a singing competition show which was started on 11 th june, 2002 on fox an american tv channel.
Luke bryan, katy perry and lionel richie return for a new season of. Kelly clarkson a moment like this season 1, 2002 2. Airing on abc, the 2020 premiere not only features a whole new round of auditions, but allows viewers to get reacquainted with the 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. Ryan seacrest continued his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie joined as judges. The second season of american idol premiered on january 21, 2003, and continued until may 21, 2003. Pop idol was a british interactive reality talent show. Fantasia barrino has recorded four studio albums, won one grammy, and received 12 nominations since winning season 3 of american idol.
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. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Bobby bones returns to american idol as inhouse mentor. On may 16, 20, candice glover was announced the winner of the twelfth season of american idol, making kree harrison the runnerup.
Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey. Underwood went on to become american idol s most successful alum to date. Jessica sanchez from san diego, california became the runner up of the season. 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 title of show was shortened from american idol. In its 3 months of journey, stage showed numerous talent contestants proficient in pop, folk, rock, and other. A recap of american idol season 16 episode 19 grand finale.
She was the first winner of the series american idol, in 2002. 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. 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. Beginning in the top eight, american idol introduced the twitterpowered idol fan save. 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. The search for a superstar of season 1 to just american idol. Nick fradiani was the first american idol winner to come from the nations north east. Katy perry and lionel richie return for a new season of american idol. The results of the first phonein vote are revealed as half of the top 100 finalists are sent on their way. Jan 04, 2016 the complete list of american idol winners. Will young, the first uk pop idol and the first winner of idols format.
The thirteenth season of american idol, styled as american idol xiii, premiered on the fox television network on january 15, 2014. 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. Maddie poppe american idol 2018 winner revealed american idol. Just two years after it was cancelled by fox, american idol returns to abc on march 11. 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. Kelly clarkson, the first american idol, is the most successful winner worldwide. The season 12 finalists deliver songs performed by past american idol winners. American idol series finale recap who won, trent harmon. Check out who won every season of the veteran reality singing competition. As the iconic competition series gears up for its 15th and final season. On tonights episode, the winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the twopart series finale. American idol is a reality television competition to find new solo singing talent.
Oct 27, 2012 i expect more promos featuring former idol winners in promos to come. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years. 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. A combined 273 artists have won the television series idols, a reality singing competition. American idol 200216 became one of the mostwatched shows in the u. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, maddie poppe. In season 1, kelly clarkson beat out justin guarini for the title.
Ryan seacrest returned as host for his thirteenth season. 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. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. Ill run through them in chronological order since its hard to measure the work of darius rucker against the craft.
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. Clay aiken has released six studio albums since his secondplace finish on the second season of american idol. He rose to fame as winner of the second season of american idol. 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. Former judge jennifer lopez, who returned after one season absence, and harry connick jr. 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. Jan 19, 2016 a couple months ago, we reported that all the previous judges from american idol would return for the final season. Keith urban was the only judge from the twelfth season to return. 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. Two winners of the series were also able to win for another regional title.
While other winners have faded into the background over the course of a decade and a. Let us have a look at the american idol winners in order and get to know a little something about them. 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. American idol renewed for season 17 abc orders more. Watch all 25 american idol episodes from season 1,view pictures, get episode information and more. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. 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 has launched some incredible careers. 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. Winners of inaugural seasons of american idol, australian idol, canadian idol.
American idol returns with an allnew season on february 16. Watch american idol episodes online season 2 2019 tv. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a nostalgic look back on the. 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 11, 2002 american idol season 1 episode guide on tv. American idol season 1 wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Following in the massive footsteps of kelly clarkson, ruben studdard won american idol s second season on may 21, 2003. American idol, american reality television series in which aspiring singers. American idol season 1 finale kelly clarkson wins youtube. The complete list of american idol winners entertainment.
The first series was broadcast on itv between 6 october 2001 and 9 february 2002. She also did a stint on broadway, first as celie in the color purple, and then in the musical after midnight. American idol has seen its fair share of viewership changes over the years, peaking at 38. Its not an even split between males and females there are 12. Reedited episodes of american idol season 1 were being shown in syndication as american idol rewind. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in. Most successful american idol contestants business insider. Watch all 37 american idol episodes from season 12,view pictures, get episode information and more. Sparks also went on to be one of the more successful winners of the. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list.
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