American Idol Winners: Where Are They Now?
From Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood
American Idol has been a part of our lives for over two decades, and in that time, it has produced some of the biggest names in music. From season one winner Kelly Clarkson to country queen Carrie Underwood, click through the gallery to see where some of the most successful American Idol winners are now.
And while winning the series did not guarantee stardom, a number of its champions have become hugely successful.
This season, Idol brought on Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as judges and Jimmy Iovine as an in-house mentor. The show's format has also changed slightly, with the judges now having more power over who makes it to the live shows. It remains to be seen whether these changes will help Idol regain its former glory, but one thing is for sure: the show has produced some incredible talent over the years.
On September 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkson, a 20-year-old cocktail waitress from Texas, wins the first season of American Idol.
Read on for a breakdown of every American Idol winner and runner-up, along with video of Ryan Seacrest announcing the results.
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