The rebooted american idol ended its second season on abc sunday night, with southern rocker laine hardy besting viral star alejandro aranda. Soap opera fans may also recognize her for her 20112012 arc as angelina veneziano on cbs the young and the restless. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. American idol winner 2020 all season finale result. The third season was won by fantasia barrino, who defeated diana degarmo by an approximate margin of 2% 1. Ryan seacrest continued his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie joined as judges. This season, idol brought on jennifer lopez and steven tyler as judges, and jimmy iovine as an inhouse mentor. Jessica sanchez from san diego, california became the runner up of the season. Twenty one year old, carrie underwood from checotah, oklahoma, won the fourth season of american idol. 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. American idols 17th season premiered march 3, with katy. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002.
Evans performed for many political events and presidents. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. 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. Since debuting in 2002 with original judges simon cowell, paula abdul, and randy jackson, american idol has crowned talented singers from its robust 17 seasonlong run. 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. From platinum artists like kelly clarkson and carrie underwood to fantasia barrino, many of the winners have gone on to release hit albums and charttopping singles. The 32yearold opera singer declared the winner of agt s3 and he released studio album my american dream in 2009. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits farewell season. On may 23, 2012, phillip phillips became the winner of the eleventh season of american idol, beating jessica sanchez, the first female recipient of the judges save.
Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a. All american idol seasons, from best to worst rank season year winner runnerup. The young mother from north carolina took home the title at. See below for a complete list of american idol winners. It is the shows first season to air on abc, after 15 years on fox. If youre wondering what the past 15 winners have been up to, heres a look into their. That said, weve rounded up the youngestever idol winners and runnerups since the show premiered in 2002. Of the finalists, 55 of them were under the age of 20, including three winners and five runnersup. But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that you forgot even existed. During the series finale on april 7, 2016, there have been seventeen seasons, so there are seventeen winners. While we await news on who will host, who will judge and if there will be any changes, take a look. The new season of american idol is set to premiere on abc on sunday, feb. American idol has launched some incredible careers.
This is a singing competition, you pretend billy joels. But prior to its comeback, idol produced a range of talented. Some have gone on to massive fame and fortune, while others have faded into obscurity. Clarkson made her debut under rca records after she won the highly publicized first season of the television series american idol in 2002. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. There have been 15 winners of the competition show so far. From the moment 20year old iowa native poppe auditioned with the rainbow connecti. This season also featured academy awardwinning actress and grammy award. A complete list of the youngest american idol winners. 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. Maddie poppe from clarksville, iowa won the season on may 21, 2018, while her boyfriend caleb lee hutchinson was the runnerup, and gabby barrett finished in third place. The results are in on the rebooted american idol and the winning contestant is maddie poppe. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. Tonights episode of american idol is a special episode called this is me.
First seasonwinner kelly clarkson currently holds the record. American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox before being revived by abc. With such huge talent residing beside them they can be the contestant to appear in the finale of the show. Subscribe for american idol performances, clips from the show, interviews and vlogs from am. We all know what became of kelly clarkson and carrie. The stunning singer is married to a fellow idol alum, season 5 finalist ace young. The sixteenth season of american idol premiered on march 11, 2018, on the abc television network. However, before someone can walk away with the grand prize. Revisiting every season of american idol the ringer. Will the american idol 2014 winner, either caleb johnson or jena irene ascuitto, become a superstar like kelly clarkson or carrie underwood. Kelly clarkson age 20 on the show auditioned in dallas, texas with etta james at last and madonnas express. Vote for your favorite american idol 2020 contestants and tunein for voting results. After all, she didnt even get a chance to perform on this years.
The original american idol, kelly clarkson has become one of the most successful winners to date. Neal ran for missouri house of representatives in 2012, but democrat steve hodges defeated him. The episode will take a deeper look into the lives and performances of the top 21. On may 26, 2004, fantasia barrino became the third american idol. American idols 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. In case youve been living under a rock, after a two year hiatus, american idol came back with season 16 this year. Rising to fame in 2002, clarkson has won three grammy awards and. The television singing competition will make its return on abc in 2018. And, on may 21 a new winner will be crowned and gain the title of american idol. Idols fourth season crowned carrie underwood as the winner, and then then21yearold songstress went on to become a grammywinning country superstar. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold. As the sixteenth season begins, heres a look at where all the past winners are today. Every american idol finalist, ranked from worst to best.
American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. American idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now on abc. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers.
American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke. American idols 5 most successful contestants who didnt win. And how will nbc and abc air the voice and american idol live performances if hosts, judges, contestants and crew are being told to selfisolate at home. 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. Welcome to the official youtube channel for american idol on abc. Vonzell solomon from fort myers, florida stood third. American idol combines the nations obsessions with music, fame, fortune, and the fickleness of all three to create a masterful reality show.
Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits. One of the best singer in american idol season 17 was laine hardy. Of the finalists, 55 of them were under the age of 20, including three winners. Over the past two decades thousands of people have auditioned to be the next american idol, but only 17 have won. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, maddie poppe. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. When american idol season 18 wraps up in a few weeks a new contestant will be crowned the winner of the abc singing competition. To enjoy the best of the show you must have to know who are going to perform. 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. While the judging panel has seen a revolving door of. Harmon won the 15th and final season of the singing competition and kicked off his career with falling, a single cowritten by idol judge keith urban. Bo bice from helena, alabama was the runner up of the season. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. In the same way that the first seasons of mtvs real world, cbs survivor and abcs the bachelor were the best, the debut of american idol had all that fumbling, bubbly and charming innocence of new love, where we knew we had stumbled upon.
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