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The fifteenth season of American Idol, also branded as American Idol: The Farewell Season, [1][2] premiered on the Fox television network on January 6, 2016. Ryan Seacrest continued as host, while Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, and Keith Urban returned as judges. Scott Borchetta also returned as the in-house mentor.
- Kelly Clarkson, Season 1. In 2002, Clarkson became the very first winner of American Idol. Since her victory, she’s released 10 studio albums and won three Grammys from 17 nominations.
- Ruben Studdard, Season 2. Ruben Studdard, originally from Alabama, claimed the American Idol winner title over runner-up Clay Aiken in 2003. Following the competition, he released a platinum-selling album, Soulful, and earned a Grammy nomination for best male R&B vocal performance for his recording of “Superstar.”
- Fantasia Barrino, Season 3. Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino has seven studio albums, 12 Grammy nominations and one Grammy Award for best female R&B vocal performance.
- Carrie Underwood, Season 4. American Idol was just the beginning for country superstar Carrie Underwood. In 2005, she won the competition and released her debut album, Some Hearts, which featured her hits “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats.”
Apr 8, 2016 · American Idol crowned the winner of it’s final season on Thursday, and in a somewhat shocking result, the honor went to Trent Harmon over assumed front-runner La’Porsha Renae. WATCH: 'American ...
May 20, 2024 · Season 9: Lee DeWyze. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic. In 2010, a then 24-year-old Lee DeWyze beat out Crystal Bowersox, Michael Lynche and Casey James for the coveted title of American Idol. The Illinois ...
May 21, 2024 · 4:07. Abi Carter and Will Moseley talk 'American Idol' journey. Carter won the 22nd season of the hit singing competition while Moseley was runner-up. ABCNews.com. Each season, contestants from ...
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Season 15 of American Idol, prominently known as American Idol: The Farewell Season, premiered January 6, 2016 on FOX and ended April 7, 2016 with Mississippi singer Trent Harmon declared the winner of the show. Host Ryan Seacrest returned as did judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick, Jr. Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta returned as the in-house mentor. Nigel Lythgoe ...
Feb 18, 2024 · Season 21: Iam Tongi. Iam Tongi was crowned the Season 21 winner of "American Idol." Eric McCandless / ABC. Year: 2023. Coronation song: “Don’t Let Go”. Runner-up: Megan Danielle. Megan ...
