Every ‘American Idol’ Winner and Where Are They Now ( Photo Credit – Facebook )
The show has aired 22 seasons, declaring 22 winners, some of whom have bagged Grammys, while others could not make it big in the music industry. Here is a list of all the winners of American Idol so far and their current whereabouts.
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Kelly Clarkson made history in 2002 by becoming the first-ever winner of American Idol. After the show, the singer had a successful music career, releasing her debut album, Thankful, in 2003. Ever since, she has dropped nine more albums, winning 3 Grammys. The 42-year-old also appeared as a judge on The Voice and now has her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Season 2: Ruben Studdard ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Alabama native Ruben Studdard bagged the American Idol trophy in 2003, narrowly defeating Clay Aiken. Six months after the show, he released his debut album,...
The show has aired 22 seasons, declaring 22 winners, some of whom have bagged Grammys, while others could not make it big in the music industry. Here is a list of all the winners of American Idol so far and their current whereabouts.
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Kelly Clarkson made history in 2002 by becoming the first-ever winner of American Idol. After the show, the singer had a successful music career, releasing her debut album, Thankful, in 2003. Ever since, she has dropped nine more albums, winning 3 Grammys. The 42-year-old also appeared as a judge on The Voice and now has her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Season 2: Ruben Studdard ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Alabama native Ruben Studdard bagged the American Idol trophy in 2003, narrowly defeating Clay Aiken. Six months after the show, he released his debut album,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Could an upset be brewing on Season 21 of “American Idol”? All year fans have been forecasting Iam Tongi would take home the top prize, but he may not be the sure bet we’ve assumed. This season closely resembles a similar lineup up finalists from Season 17 when 18-year old country crooner Laine Hardy took down fan favorite Alejandro Aranda, who, like Iam, had become a viral sensation since his first audition.
This time around it’s 18-year old Mississippi native Colin Stough who has progressively grown his fanbase each week, delivering honky-tonk renditions of some of music’s most popular tunes. Like Laine, he was barely a blip on viewers’ radar in early rounds, but as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie have pointed out, his star continues to rise.
See Colin vs. Iam vs. Megan: Who do You want to win ‘American Idol’ Season 21? [Poll]
Megan Danielle is this season’s third finalist,...
This time around it’s 18-year old Mississippi native Colin Stough who has progressively grown his fanbase each week, delivering honky-tonk renditions of some of music’s most popular tunes. Like Laine, he was barely a blip on viewers’ radar in early rounds, but as judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie have pointed out, his star continues to rise.
See Colin vs. Iam vs. Megan: Who do You want to win ‘American Idol’ Season 21? [Poll]
Megan Danielle is this season’s third finalist,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
When people think of American Idol, they often think of names like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Katharine McPhee, and others. Interestingly, not all of these well-known contestants actually won the competition. For some, the exposure from Idol was enough to skyrocket their careers even higher than those of the people who took home the grand prize. Here are eight American Idol contestants who became more successful than the winners of their seasons.
Jennifer Hudson | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Jennifer Hudson, Season 3
Hudson is among the most famous American Idol contestants, and she wasn’t even a Top 3 finalist. She was eliminated from the Top 7 during season 3. Fantasia Burrino later won the season.
After Idol, Hudson built a lucrative career in music, film, and theater. She currently has three albums and more than a dozen movie credits, including Dreamgirls and Respect. Hudson is also an Egot winner and...
Jennifer Hudson | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Jennifer Hudson, Season 3
Hudson is among the most famous American Idol contestants, and she wasn’t even a Top 3 finalist. She was eliminated from the Top 7 during season 3. Fantasia Burrino later won the season.
After Idol, Hudson built a lucrative career in music, film, and theater. She currently has three albums and more than a dozen movie credits, including Dreamgirls and Respect. Hudson is also an Egot winner and...
- 3/11/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Brett Radin, a talent manager with Knitting Factory Management, died Friday at his home in Los Angeles at 53. No cause of death was given by his family.
Brian Long, President of Knitting Factory Management, said, “We are extremely saddened to learn the news of Brett’s passing. He brought a lightning bolt of positive energy. He was passionate for his artists, deeply knowledgable about the workings of the music industry, and intuitive. He will be missed.”
Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis said, “Brett was a friend first, his passing deeply saddens us all beyond words. A true positive and compassionate spirit on all fronts . Sending love to his family and friends everywhere.”
Radin joined the Knitting Factory Management team from Zero Management. His client list included Lee DeWyze, Dave Eggar, Dave Matthews, Tracy Chapman, The Weepies, Vanessa Carlton, and Les Claypool.
Radin’s also worked at 19 Entertainment, where...
Brian Long, President of Knitting Factory Management, said, “We are extremely saddened to learn the news of Brett’s passing. He brought a lightning bolt of positive energy. He was passionate for his artists, deeply knowledgable about the workings of the music industry, and intuitive. He will be missed.”
Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis said, “Brett was a friend first, his passing deeply saddens us all beyond words. A true positive and compassionate spirit on all fronts . Sending love to his family and friends everywhere.”
Radin joined the Knitting Factory Management team from Zero Management. His client list included Lee DeWyze, Dave Eggar, Dave Matthews, Tracy Chapman, The Weepies, Vanessa Carlton, and Les Claypool.
Radin’s also worked at 19 Entertainment, where...
- 2/26/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
All week long, “American Idol” fans have been voting in our poll that asked whether Noah Thompson deserved to win Season 20. Their answer is overwhelmingly “yes,” with 50.41 saying the soft-spoken 22-year-old country singer from Kentucky deserved his spot on the show’s winners list. As for the other finalists, 31.05 of viewers thought HunterGirl should have prevailed, while 18.54 of fans believed Leah Marlene was the rightful champion. Do you agree or disagree with those poll results? Sound off down in the comments section.
Noah Thompson is now the 13th male to win “American Idol” after Season 2’s Ruben Studdard, Season 5’s Taylor Hicks, Season 7’s David Cook, Season 8’s Kris Allen, Season 9’s Lee DeWyze, Season 10’s Scotty McCreery, Season 11’s Phillip Phillips, Season 13’s Caleb Johnson, Season 14’s Nick Fradiani, Season 15’s Trent Harmon, Season 17’s Laine Hardy and Season 19’s Chayce Beckham.
The seven females to claim victory are Season 1’s Kelly Clarkson,...
Noah Thompson is now the 13th male to win “American Idol” after Season 2’s Ruben Studdard, Season 5’s Taylor Hicks, Season 7’s David Cook, Season 8’s Kris Allen, Season 9’s Lee DeWyze, Season 10’s Scotty McCreery, Season 11’s Phillip Phillips, Season 13’s Caleb Johnson, Season 14’s Nick Fradiani, Season 15’s Trent Harmon, Season 17’s Laine Hardy and Season 19’s Chayce Beckham.
The seven females to claim victory are Season 1’s Kelly Clarkson,...
- 5/27/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Season 20 of “American Idol” concluded on May 23, 2022 on ABC with Noah Thompson taking the title. This Emmy-winning reality competition series began in 2002, For more than a decade, it was a ratings powerhouse for Fox with many of those winners enjoying some success. Scroll through the photo gallery above to see all the “American Idol” winners and find out where are they now.
The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records as well as ongoing gigs as a judge on NBC’s’ “The Voice” and host of her own talk show. And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. Let’s take a...
The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records as well as ongoing gigs as a judge on NBC’s’ “The Voice” and host of her own talk show. And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. Let’s take a...
- 5/23/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
“American Idol” continues on March 28 for its fifth season on ABC and 20th overall. As always, Ryan Seacrest hosts the reality TV competition series while country superstar Luke Bryan, pop princess Katy Perry and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Lionel Richie make up the judging panel. This episode kicks off Hollywood Week with over 100 artists singing in the Genre Challenge. If they survive this round they will make it to Round 2: The Duets.
See ‘American Idol’ episode 5 auditions ranked: All 10 Hollywood-bound singers from worst to best — and what they should sing next
This season the judges embark on yet another nationwide search for America’s next singing sensation. Auditions were held in Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. If given a golden ticket, hopeful idols will advance to the Hollywood round. In a new twist this season, three contestants were given a Platinum Ticket, which allows them to skip...
See ‘American Idol’ episode 5 auditions ranked: All 10 Hollywood-bound singers from worst to best — and what they should sing next
This season the judges embark on yet another nationwide search for America’s next singing sensation. Auditions were held in Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. If given a golden ticket, hopeful idols will advance to the Hollywood round. In a new twist this season, three contestants were given a Platinum Ticket, which allows them to skip...
- 3/29/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The American Idol hopefuls packed their bags and headed to “Hollywood Week.” It’s there they were greeted by familiar faces from the show’s 20-year history who served as mentors. Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Ruben Studdard, Chayce Beckham, Lee DeWyze, and Haley Reinhart met with contestants who prepared to hit the stage for the “Genre Challenge.” Each Idol hopeful was tasked to identify who they are as an artist, choosing from the indie-folk, pop, rock, R&b, soul, and country group. Then these talented singers choose a song to perform head-to-head. And those platinum ticket holders Jay, HunterGirl, and Kenedi Anderson got to scout their competition from the comfort of the balcony seats high above. Although that wasn’t the only purpose (more on that below). Who impressed Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie enough to make it to the “Duets Challenge” round? Let’s unpack.
- 3/29/2022
- TV Insider
Hollywood Week has arrived on “American Idol,” which marks its 20th year on air this season. For that reason, several familiar faces are returning to the show tonight as mentors during Hollywood Week.
Among the “Idol” alums reporting for duty on tonight’s episode, which was filmed in December, are: Season 7 winner David Cook, Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina, Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze, Season 10 second runner-up Haley Reinhart and Season 19 champ Chayce Beckham.
“I always enjoy those opportunities,” says Cook, who mentored in the past on the show’s pre-abc days and is always willing to assist up and coming artists. “It’s such a unique experience to go through. And maybe I can help some of these kids navigate it a little easier.”
While in the past the show featured appearances by Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert, this move marks the first time since “Idol” rebooted...
Among the “Idol” alums reporting for duty on tonight’s episode, which was filmed in December, are: Season 7 winner David Cook, Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina, Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard, Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze, Season 10 second runner-up Haley Reinhart and Season 19 champ Chayce Beckham.
“I always enjoy those opportunities,” says Cook, who mentored in the past on the show’s pre-abc days and is always willing to assist up and coming artists. “It’s such a unique experience to go through. And maybe I can help some of these kids navigate it a little easier.”
While in the past the show featured appearances by Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert, this move marks the first time since “Idol” rebooted...
- 3/28/2022
- by Michele Amabile Angermiller
- Variety Film + TV
American Idol is welcoming back some familiar faces in its upcoming “Hollywood Week: Genre Challenge” episode. Several veterans are set to participate in the installment airing Monday, March 28 as part of the show’s ongoing 20-year celebration. Among the alums who are set to mentor contestants through the Hollywood Week leg of the competition are Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Ruben Studdard, Chayce Beckham, Lee DeWyze, and Haley Reinhart. Surprise! I’ve kept this secret for a few months…I’m coming back to @AmericanIdol as a mentor for #HollywoodWeek!⁰⁰I’m so glad to be back and I had an incredible time guiding some of the talented contestants!! Tune in next Monday on @ABC! pic.twitter.com/CZ62xExUXh — Jordin Sparks (@JordinSparks) March 21, 2022 Meanwhile, fan favorites from auditions will take to the stage for the Genre Challenge, singing their hearts out in order to impress judges Luke Bryan,...
- 3/22/2022
- TV Insider
“American Idol” turns 20 in 2022. To commemorate this big birthday, let’s take a look back at who won “American Idol” since it kicked off in 2002. Scroll down for the full “American Idol” winners list, which includes the titles of the winning songs and the names of the runners-up.
“American Idol” ran for 15 seasons 0n Fox. For the past five years, it has aired on ABC. Ryan Seacrest has hosted ever season of this reality competition series. He was joined in season one by co-host Brian Dunkleman. The original three judges were Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson who presided over the panel for eight seasons. The current line-up of judges — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — has been with “American Idol” since it began on ABC in 2018.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment...
“American Idol” ran for 15 seasons 0n Fox. For the past five years, it has aired on ABC. Ryan Seacrest has hosted ever season of this reality competition series. He was joined in season one by co-host Brian Dunkleman. The original three judges were Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson who presided over the panel for eight seasons. The current line-up of judges — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — has been with “American Idol” since it began on ABC in 2018.
See Everything to know about ‘American Idol’ Season 20
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment...
- 2/27/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Trish Kinane is stepping down as “American Idol” showrunner and president of entertainment programming at Fremantle. Megan Michaels Wolflick will replace her as lead “Idol” producer.
Kinane will continue on with “American Idol” as an executive producer and consultant, Fremantle said on Thursday.
“Trish’s leadership, endless creativity and contributions to Fremantle over the past decade are immeasurable,” Jennifer Mullin, global CEO for Fremantle, said on Thursday. “She has an inspiring hunger to innovate, and I am delighted that she will stay on with us in her new role. I am equally pleased to welcome Megan to hers.”
“I am happy to have been instrumental in the continued success of ‘America’s Got Talent’ and to have refreshed the ‘American Idol’ format, shepherding it through its last years on Fox to its new home, and its recent commission for a 5th season, on ABC,” Kinane said in a statement. “I am...
Kinane will continue on with “American Idol” as an executive producer and consultant, Fremantle said on Thursday.
“Trish’s leadership, endless creativity and contributions to Fremantle over the past decade are immeasurable,” Jennifer Mullin, global CEO for Fremantle, said on Thursday. “She has an inspiring hunger to innovate, and I am delighted that she will stay on with us in her new role. I am equally pleased to welcome Megan to hers.”
“I am happy to have been instrumental in the continued success of ‘America’s Got Talent’ and to have refreshed the ‘American Idol’ format, shepherding it through its last years on Fox to its new home, and its recent commission for a 5th season, on ABC,” Kinane said in a statement. “I am...
- 5/20/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Season 17 of “American Idol” ended on May 19. Will the new winner enjoy more success than the 2018 champion, Maddie Poppe? After all, she didn’t even get a chance to perform on this year’s finale despite releasing her first album, “Whirlwind,” just two days prior. What a contrast to the early days of the show, when the previous season’s winner was always showcased on the episode that unveiled the new winner of the franchise.
This Emmy-winning reality competition series began in 2002, For more than a decade, it was a ratings powerhouse with many of those winners enjoying some success. The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records and an ongoing gig as a judge on the competition, NBC’s’ “The Voice.” And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
This Emmy-winning reality competition series began in 2002, For more than a decade, it was a ratings powerhouse with many of those winners enjoying some success. The first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and turned her fame into a string of hit records and an ongoing gig as a judge on the competition, NBC’s’ “The Voice.” And season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has done even better, having sold upwards of records and won a shelf load of music awards.
- 5/20/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Thanks to the “American Idol” judges using their save, two women still remain in the Top 5 of Season 17: Laci Kaye Booth and Madison VanDenburg. Laci failed to earn enough votes during Sunday’s live Top 6 episode (along with Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon), but Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan opted to save her from elimination at the last moment. Can either Laci or Madison now go on to join the “American Idol” winners list over their three male counterparts Laine Hardy, Alejandro Aranda and Wade Cota? Sound off down in the comments section.
SEEKaty Perry just gave Laine Hardy the advice he needs to win ‘American Idol’: ‘Now is the time to scare yourself’
During the dual-themed episode, Laci first took on “To Love Somebody” as her Woodstock song and then belted out “Open Arms” as her Showstopper performance, while Madison sang “Piece Of My Heart” (Woodstock) and...
SEEKaty Perry just gave Laine Hardy the advice he needs to win ‘American Idol’: ‘Now is the time to scare yourself’
During the dual-themed episode, Laci first took on “To Love Somebody” as her Woodstock song and then belted out “Open Arms” as her Showstopper performance, while Madison sang “Piece Of My Heart” (Woodstock) and...
- 5/6/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Hours after Maddie Poppe won season 16 of “American Idol,” two of the previous champs — Ruben Studdard (season 2) and Taylor Hicks (season 5) — made fun of their fleeting fame in a music video spoof on Monday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” That got us wondering what happened to the other lucky 13 winners of this reality competition series.
After watching these two men make merry with some of the more dubious talent to appear on “Idol” during its 15-year run on Fox, scroll down to the photo gallery to find out what they, and the rest of the winners, have been up to since taking the title.
See ‘American Idol’: Did Maddie Poppe deserve to win season 16 over Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson? [Poll]
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment Like This”
Now: This three-time Grammy winner has released eight studio albums and is now a...
After watching these two men make merry with some of the more dubious talent to appear on “Idol” during its 15-year run on Fox, scroll down to the photo gallery to find out what they, and the rest of the winners, have been up to since taking the title.
See ‘American Idol’: Did Maddie Poppe deserve to win season 16 over Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson? [Poll]
Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning Song: “A Moment Like This”
Now: This three-time Grammy winner has released eight studio albums and is now a...
- 5/22/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Defying the odds, 20-year-old Maddie Poppe just became the sixth woman to win “American Idol” in the 16-year history of the reality TV show. This Clarksville, Iowa resident was predicted to come in second place to Gabby Barrett, but instead America chose Maddie as their Season 16 champion. When the votes were tabulated in ABC’s grand finale on May 21, 2018, Gabby came in third place while Caleb Lee Hutchinson was named the season’s runner-up. Watch Maddie’s winning moment above, complete with her tearful rendition of “Going Going Gone.”
See ‘American Idol’: Did Maddie Poppe deserve to win season 16 over Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson? [Poll]
By claiming the title, Maddie now joins these five female champs on the “American Idol” winners list: Kelly Clarkson (Season 1), Fantasia Barrino (Season 3), Carrie Underwood (Season 4), Jordin Sparks (Season 6) and Candice Glover (Season 12). Refresh your memory of all the winners in our photo gallery down below.
See ‘American Idol’: Did Maddie Poppe deserve to win season 16 over Gabby Barrett and Caleb Lee Hutchinson? [Poll]
By claiming the title, Maddie now joins these five female champs on the “American Idol” winners list: Kelly Clarkson (Season 1), Fantasia Barrino (Season 3), Carrie Underwood (Season 4), Jordin Sparks (Season 6) and Candice Glover (Season 12). Refresh your memory of all the winners in our photo gallery down below.
- 5/22/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The “American Idol” reboot is quickly drawing to a close, eliminating two contestants on Sunday night (May 13) and leaving the top three — Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Maddie Poppe and Gabby Barrett — to duke it out next week for a two-night finale. Leaving the ABC show tonight were Cade Foehner and Michael J. Woodward.
The night was divided into two parts: for the first hour, the five finalists were each tasked with singing a Carrie Underwood song — the season 4 winner was the celebrity mentor for the week — and for the second half, song choices were catered to Mother’s Day.
Where Poppe shined was with her second performance, “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys. Though she was last to take the stage, which could have negatively impacted her vote, her consistently adventurous song choices have clearly resonated with audiences.
Caleb Lee Hutchinson played it a little safer, staying in the lane...
The night was divided into two parts: for the first hour, the five finalists were each tasked with singing a Carrie Underwood song — the season 4 winner was the celebrity mentor for the week — and for the second half, song choices were catered to Mother’s Day.
Where Poppe shined was with her second performance, “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys. Though she was last to take the stage, which could have negatively impacted her vote, her consistently adventurous song choices have clearly resonated with audiences.
Caleb Lee Hutchinson played it a little safer, staying in the lane...
- 5/14/2018
- by Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
“American Idol” fans, we need your help. As new judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie step behind the desk for the first time on ABC’s reboot of the reality TV singing show, we want to know who You think is the best winner of all time. Is it Season 1’s Kelly Clarkson, who now coaches “The Voice”? How about Season 4’s Carrie Underwood, who gave the intro to Sunday’s season premiere? What about country star Scotty McCreery, whose low voice enraptured America in Season 10? Familiarize yourself with all 15 winners in our photo gallery above, and then vote for your favorite in our poll below.
Poll: ‘American Idol’: Rate new judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie
In all, male champs have dominated the series with 10 overall victories, including eight of the past nine. They are: Ruben Studdard (Season 2), Taylor Hicks (Season 5), David Cook (Season...
Poll: ‘American Idol’: Rate new judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie
In all, male champs have dominated the series with 10 overall victories, including eight of the past nine. They are: Ruben Studdard (Season 2), Taylor Hicks (Season 5), David Cook (Season...
- 3/13/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Just two years after it was cancelled by Fox, “American Idol” returns to ABC on March 11. 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. Indeed, its first-ever champ, Kelly Clarkson, has won three Grammys and parlayed her fame into a string of hit records and a new gig as a judge on the competition, NBC’s’ “The Voice.”
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. In the photo gallery above, we take a look back at the first 15 “American Idol” winners to date and see how many have been lucky so far and which have been jinxed.
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Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning...
However, many of the more recent music newcomers to be named “American Idol” have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. In the photo gallery above, we take a look back at the first 15 “American Idol” winners to date and see how many have been lucky so far and which have been jinxed.
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Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
Won: Sept. 4, 2002
Runner-up: Justin Guarini
Winning...
- 3/11/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
"I sometimes think, Do people find this interesting?" Todrick Hall shrugs. "Because this is my life every day and, you know, people could do this if they wanted to."
We are standing just backstage at the historic Theatre at Ace Hotel immediately following the Outfest screening of Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall, a documentary that followed Todrick as he wrote and recorded a full-length visual album, Straight Outta Oz, then turned that album into a stage show and toured nationwide to perform it. From our vantage point behind the velvet curtain, we can watch the attendees -- hundreds of fans, friends and other industry folk -- filing out under the glimmering mirrored ceiling into the Broadway Theater District of Downtown L.A. I've asked Todrick if this all feels as glamorous to him as it seems.
"I thought at one point I would get to a certain place and I would be like, Ok, now I'm...
We are standing just backstage at the historic Theatre at Ace Hotel immediately following the Outfest screening of Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall, a documentary that followed Todrick as he wrote and recorded a full-length visual album, Straight Outta Oz, then turned that album into a stage show and toured nationwide to perform it. From our vantage point behind the velvet curtain, we can watch the attendees -- hundreds of fans, friends and other industry folk -- filing out under the glimmering mirrored ceiling into the Broadway Theater District of Downtown L.A. I've asked Todrick if this all feels as glamorous to him as it seems.
"I thought at one point I would get to a certain place and I would be like, Ok, now I'm...
- 8/10/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It's back! ABC is officially rebooting the American Idol TV show. The singing competition TV series originally ran on Fox from June 2002 to April of 2016. Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, and Trent Harmon were the winners in the show's first fifteen seasons on Fox. The first season of American Idol was co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman. From season two, onward, Seacrest hosted the show, solo. Judges throughout the years included Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr. Talent has yet to be announced for the ABC revival of American Idol. Read More…...
- 5/9/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
‘Tis the season to bury old hatchets, and what better way to do so… than in song?
Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken — who famously battled on American Idol in 2003, with Studdard narrowly emerging victorious — reunited Thursday on The View for a bridge-building performance of Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas.”
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Aiken got the spotlight for a full minute before being joined by Studdard — in a matching red sweater, no less — much to the delight of the studio audience. But as we learned during the pair’s post-performance interview, there were no real fences to be mended.
Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken — who famously battled on American Idol in 2003, with Studdard narrowly emerging victorious — reunited Thursday on The View for a bridge-building performance of Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas.”
RelatedCandace Cameron Bure Exits The View
Aiken got the spotlight for a full minute before being joined by Studdard — in a matching red sweater, no less — much to the delight of the studio audience. But as we learned during the pair’s post-performance interview, there were no real fences to be mended.
- 12/15/2016
- TVLine.com
There’s a “Raging Fire” descending on Phillip Phillips’ life — but this time it’s got nothing to do with his 2014 hit single.
The American Idol Season 11 champ is being sued for more than $5 million by 19 Entertainment, one of the producers of the recently wrapped Fox reality juggernaut, according to TMZ.
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19 Entertainment claims Phillips ceased payment of management fees to the company in 2015, after attempting to get out of his contract with them. At the time, Phillips argued to...
The American Idol Season 11 champ is being sued for more than $5 million by 19 Entertainment, one of the producers of the recently wrapped Fox reality juggernaut, according to TMZ.
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19 Entertainment claims Phillips ceased payment of management fees to the company in 2015, after attempting to get out of his contract with them. At the time, Phillips argued to...
- 6/2/2016
- TVLine.com
Did The Voice‘s Top 9 results-night elimination hurt? Only as much as a paper cut stings in comparison to a horrifying incident with a chainsaw.
RelatedThe Voice Top 9 Performance Recap: The Front-Runner Takes a Tumble
Indeed, regardless of whether one of your favorites was sent to the guillotine during Season 10’s very last single elimination, you’ve got to admit that next week’s bloodbath — which will see five four artists eliminated, and three four advancing to the finale — will be much more brutal.
Making this week’s cut a little easier was the fact that iTunes sales and overall votes lined up perfectly,...
RelatedThe Voice Top 9 Performance Recap: The Front-Runner Takes a Tumble
Indeed, regardless of whether one of your favorites was sent to the guillotine during Season 10’s very last single elimination, you’ve got to admit that next week’s bloodbath — which will see five four artists eliminated, and three four advancing to the finale — will be much more brutal.
Making this week’s cut a little easier was the fact that iTunes sales and overall votes lined up perfectly,...
- 5/11/2016
- TVLine.com
The Voice Top 9 results telecast (tonight, 8/7c on NBC) should be as predictable as Pharrell sporting a knit cap — if the contestants’ iTunes rankings are to be believed.
RelatedThe Voice Top 9 Performance Recap: The Front-Runner Takes a Tumble
Indeed, two artists are straggling like elderly impala at the back of the sales pack — and seem most likely to fall into the cruel and unforgiving jaws of elimination. But then again, we can’t forget about the all-powerful Blake Multiplier*. (*By which the country coach’s rabid fans vote for his artists regardless of performance quality.)
Granted, downloads are only one...
RelatedThe Voice Top 9 Performance Recap: The Front-Runner Takes a Tumble
Indeed, two artists are straggling like elderly impala at the back of the sales pack — and seem most likely to fall into the cruel and unforgiving jaws of elimination. But then again, we can’t forget about the all-powerful Blake Multiplier*. (*By which the country coach’s rabid fans vote for his artists regardless of performance quality.)
Granted, downloads are only one...
- 5/10/2016
- TVLine.com
American Idol Season 2 finalist Rickey Smith was killed in a multi-car accident Thursday night, according to TMZ.
Smith, who memorably donned a disco-fabulous Afro wig for a performance of Earth Wind and Fire’s “Let’s Groove” and wound up finishing eighth behind Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, was 36.
He was also known for smiling and chanting “Hercules! Hercules!” during his run on the show.
According to TMZ, Smith’s vehicle was hit head-on by another car traveling the wrong way down Oklahoma’s I-240. That driver was booked for DUI.
Several of Smith’s Idol compatriots took to social...
Smith, who memorably donned a disco-fabulous Afro wig for a performance of Earth Wind and Fire’s “Let’s Groove” and wound up finishing eighth behind Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, was 36.
He was also known for smiling and chanting “Hercules! Hercules!” during his run on the show.
According to TMZ, Smith’s vehicle was hit head-on by another car traveling the wrong way down Oklahoma’s I-240. That driver was booked for DUI.
Several of Smith’s Idol compatriots took to social...
- 5/6/2016
- TVLine.com
Pay no attention to People’s Sexiest Man Alive — 2013 Edition!
Just don’t blame Adam Levine for rambling on incessantly when Carson Daly asks him for the umpteenth time to describe his coaching strategy on The Voice. The point is not to provide great insight to the viewing public, after all, but rather to be the corn starch that fills out the lobster bisque of the results-show telecast.
RelatedThe Voice Top 10 Performance Recap: Rolling in the Deep End
Flavorless. Colorless. Odorless. “It’s really just [about] how do I put these guys in the best position to do their best for what they want to accomplish.
Just don’t blame Adam Levine for rambling on incessantly when Carson Daly asks him for the umpteenth time to describe his coaching strategy on The Voice. The point is not to provide great insight to the viewing public, after all, but rather to be the corn starch that fills out the lobster bisque of the results-show telecast.
RelatedThe Voice Top 10 Performance Recap: Rolling in the Deep End
Flavorless. Colorless. Odorless. “It’s really just [about] how do I put these guys in the best position to do their best for what they want to accomplish.
- 5/4/2016
- TVLine.com
Six artists from The Voice Top 10 can probably exhale — and one can do a happy dance — headed into tonight’s results telecast (8/7c on NBC).
RelatedThe Voice Top 10 Performance Recap: Rolling in the Deep End
Indeed, Alisan Porter breaks into the Top 10 on the iTunes singles chart — and snags the coveted multiplier bonus — thanks to her breathtaking, heartbreaking “Let Him Fly.” Her march to victory — prophesied in the Season 10 premiere — continues unabated.
Granted, downloads are only one component of the elimination equation — there’s also online and Voice app votes to consider — but the Bottom 2 in Top 11 Week turned out...
RelatedThe Voice Top 10 Performance Recap: Rolling in the Deep End
Indeed, Alisan Porter breaks into the Top 10 on the iTunes singles chart — and snags the coveted multiplier bonus — thanks to her breathtaking, heartbreaking “Let Him Fly.” Her march to victory — prophesied in the Season 10 premiere — continues unabated.
Granted, downloads are only one component of the elimination equation — there’s also online and Voice app votes to consider — but the Bottom 2 in Top 11 Week turned out...
- 5/3/2016
- TVLine.com
It gives me no pleasure to kick off my recap of The Voice Top 10 performance night with this tweak of a popular children’s song, and yet… it’s the most honest expression of my feelings about the obvious choice to go home on Tuesday’s results telecast.
RelatedTV on the Radio: Listen to New Tracks From The Voice‘s Tessanne and Sawyer, Idol‘s Allison Iraehta, Lee DeWyze and More
One of these singers is not like the other
One of these singers just doesn’t belong
Can you tell which singer is not like the others...
RelatedTV on the Radio: Listen to New Tracks From The Voice‘s Tessanne and Sawyer, Idol‘s Allison Iraehta, Lee DeWyze and More
One of these singers is not like the other
One of these singers just doesn’t belong
Can you tell which singer is not like the others...
- 5/3/2016
- TVLine.com
Reality singing competitions never end. Like an Erykah Badu lyric, they go on and on, and on and on.
RelatedMay Sweeps Scorecard 2016: Deaths, Breakups, Weddings, Firings, Sex, Resurrections, Time Jumps and More!
That’s why TVLine created TV on the Radio, a roundup of current and delectable tracks from singers who got their careers underway on American Idol, The Voice, The X Factor and other such shows.
On this lazy Sunday, let’s spread the wealth around all three of the aforementioned shows’ alumni. Sound good? Of course it does — as soon as you start pressing Play!
Tessanne Chin,...
RelatedMay Sweeps Scorecard 2016: Deaths, Breakups, Weddings, Firings, Sex, Resurrections, Time Jumps and More!
That’s why TVLine created TV on the Radio, a roundup of current and delectable tracks from singers who got their careers underway on American Idol, The Voice, The X Factor and other such shows.
On this lazy Sunday, let’s spread the wealth around all three of the aforementioned shows’ alumni. Sound good? Of course it does — as soon as you start pressing Play!
Tessanne Chin,...
- 5/1/2016
- TVLine.com
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including Outlander, Once Upon a Time, Scorpion and Arrow!
1 | Is it safe to say, Grimm fans, that Jim & Dave’s Tavern was a nod to series co-creators James Kouf and David Greenwalt? And remind us again why baby Kelly is going to work with Adalind at the law firm? Are there no trustworthy babysitters in Portland?
2 | As cool as Outlander‘s illness-sniffing dog is, couldn’t you have lived without the graphic scene where...
1 | Is it safe to say, Grimm fans, that Jim & Dave’s Tavern was a nod to series co-creators James Kouf and David Greenwalt? And remind us again why baby Kelly is going to work with Adalind at the law firm? Are there no trustworthy babysitters in Portland?
2 | As cool as Outlander‘s illness-sniffing dog is, couldn’t you have lived without the graphic scene where...
- 4/29/2016
- TVLine.com
CBS’ The Big Bang Theory this Thursday drew 14.1 million total viewers and a 3.4 rating (per finals), rising two tenths in the demo and dominating the first night of May Sweeps in both measures.
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Leading out of that, The Odd Couple (8.2 mil/1.7) was flat, while Mom (8.3 mil/1.7), 2 Broke Girls (6.6 mil/1.6) and Rush Hour (4.4 mil/0.9) each dipped a tenth.
RelatedRenewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?
Elsewhere in the ratings….
ABC | Grey’s Anatomy (7.9 mil/2.0) was steady and led all Thursday dramas.
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Leading out of that, The Odd Couple (8.2 mil/1.7) was flat, while Mom (8.3 mil/1.7), 2 Broke Girls (6.6 mil/1.6) and Rush Hour (4.4 mil/0.9) each dipped a tenth.
RelatedRenewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled? What’s on the Bubble?
Elsewhere in the ratings….
ABC | Grey’s Anatomy (7.9 mil/2.0) was steady and led all Thursday dramas.
- 4/29/2016
- TVLine.com
Kieran, turn out the lights.
Our American Idol “journey” has come to an end, but let us not weep for what’s been cancelled, let us instead go to iTunes and download the Season 15 winner’s new single. Hey, from a songwriting vantage point, it may not be “Home,” but it definitely ranks above “No Boundaries” and “Inside Your Heaven” — and we bought those, too. And if this show can produce one more bona fide radio/touring superstar, maybe the inevitable reboot will happen sooner than expected, no?
RelatedFarewell for Now, American Idol, and Thanks for All the Memories...
Our American Idol “journey” has come to an end, but let us not weep for what’s been cancelled, let us instead go to iTunes and download the Season 15 winner’s new single. Hey, from a songwriting vantage point, it may not be “Home,” but it definitely ranks above “No Boundaries” and “Inside Your Heaven” — and we bought those, too. And if this show can produce one more bona fide radio/touring superstar, maybe the inevitable reboot will happen sooner than expected, no?
RelatedFarewell for Now, American Idol, and Thanks for All the Memories...
- 4/8/2016
- TVLine.com
And the next American Idol is...
Well, that hasn't been announced yet. But "whoever wins will be the bookend to a legacy that started with Kelly Clarkson," says host Ryan Seacrest, who is featured in the current issue of People. "People will always remember the first winner and the last winner."
But before either La'Porsha Renae or Trent Harmon becomes the fifteenth (and final) Idol, People has compiled videos of the past 14 winners singing their coronation songs. Read on for all the thrilling moments.
2002 - Kelly Clarkson performs "A Moment Like This"
2003 - Ruben Studdard performs "Flying Without Wings"
2004 -...
Well, that hasn't been announced yet. But "whoever wins will be the bookend to a legacy that started with Kelly Clarkson," says host Ryan Seacrest, who is featured in the current issue of People. "People will always remember the first winner and the last winner."
But before either La'Porsha Renae or Trent Harmon becomes the fifteenth (and final) Idol, People has compiled videos of the past 14 winners singing their coronation songs. Read on for all the thrilling moments.
2002 - Kelly Clarkson performs "A Moment Like This"
2003 - Ruben Studdard performs "Flying Without Wings"
2004 -...
- 4/7/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
And the next American Idol is... Well, that hasn't been announced yet. But "whoever wins will be the bookend to a legacy that started with Kelly Clarkson," says host Ryan Seacrest, who is featured in the current issue of People. "People will always remember the first winner and the last winner." But before either La'Porsha Renae or Trent Harmon becomes the fifteenth (and final) Idol, People has compiled videos of the past 14 winners singing their coronation songs. Read on for all the thrilling moments. 2002 - Kelly Clarkson performs "A Moment Like This" 2003 - Ruben Studdard performs "Flying Without Wings" 2004 -...
- 4/7/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
And the next American Idol is... Well, that hasn't been announced yet. But "whoever wins will be the bookend to a legacy that started with Kelly Clarkson," says host Ryan Seacrest, who is featured in the current issue of People. "People will always remember the first winner and the last winner." But before either La'Porsha Renae or Trent Harmon becomes the fifteenth (and final) Idol, People has compiled videos of the past 14 winners singing their coronation songs. Read on for all the thrilling moments. 2002 - Kelly Clarkson performs "A Moment Like This" 2003 - Ruben Studdard performs "Flying Without Wings" 2004 -...
- 4/7/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
American Idol is ending its 15-season run and alum Chris Daughtry has a lot of feelings about it. "It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!" He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note." Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
- 4/4/2016
- by Christina Dugan, @Christina_Dugan
- PEOPLE.com
American Idol is ending its 15-season run and alum Chris Daughtry has a lot of feelings about it. "It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!" He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note." Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
- 4/4/2016
- by Christina Dugan, @Christina_Dugan
- PEOPLE.com
American Idol is ending its 15-season run and alum Chris Daughtry has a lot of feelings about it.
"It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!"
He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note."
Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
"It's coming to an end, man," Daughtry told People at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday. "Lights out! Or actually lights up, everybody go home!"
He added, "It's bittersweet. I got a lot of good memories about it from the show, my season in particular. I feel like this season, from what I've seen in the last few, has been extremely entertaining. I think they're going out on a high note."
Daughtry, who placed fourth in the fifth season, won't be the...
- 4/4/2016
- by Christina Dugan, @Christina_Dugan
- People.com - TV Watch
And we're telling you, she's coming back!
Former American Idol and Dreamgirls star will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The Academy Award winner first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2003 and placed seventh on the show's third season.
And Hudson – who will pre-tape her performance because she is currently starring in The Color Purple on Broadway – won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Carrie Underwood,...
Former American Idol and Dreamgirls star will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The Academy Award winner first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2003 and placed seventh on the show's third season.
And Hudson – who will pre-tape her performance because she is currently starring in The Color Purple on Broadway – won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Carrie Underwood,...
- 3/30/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
And we're telling you, she's coming back! Former American Idol and Dreamgirls star will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively. The Academy Award winner first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2003 and placed seventh on the show's third season.And Hudson - who will pre-tape her performance because she is currently starring in The Color Purple on Broadway - won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell. For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now. Other alumni appearing on...
- 3/30/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Before crowning its final champion, American Idol will welcome back two of its most successful victors.
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
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Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
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- 3/24/2016
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Before crowning its final champion, American Idol will welcome back two of its most successful victors.
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
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The last-ever performance show will then air April 6 at 8 pm, leading up to Idol‘s swan song the following night.
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on Idol’s series finale, airing Thursday, April 7, at 8/7c. The divas will take the stage as part of Fox’s three-night Grand Finale event, beginning with the 90-minute retrospective American Idol: American Dream on Tuesday, April 5, at 8 pm.
RelatedAmerican Idol: Get the Full Set List for Sia Songbook/American Rock Night!
The last-ever performance show will then air April 6 at 8 pm, leading up to Idol‘s swan song the following night.
- 3/24/2016
- TVLine.com
She's going back to where it all began!
American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The country superstar first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2004 and became the show's fourth winner.
And Underwood won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Candice Glover,...
American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will perform on the upcoming series finale, People can reveal exclusively.
The country superstar first auditioned for the reality singing competition in 2004 and became the show's fourth winner.
And Underwood won't be the only familiar face returning for Idol's fifteenth (and final) farewell.
For more on Idol, pick up People's The Best of American Idol collector's edition issue, on sale now.
Other alumni appearing on the April 7 show will be Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Candice Glover,...
- 3/24/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
Lee DeWyze is hoping his sound and fan base mix better than the title substances on his new record, Oil and Water - and People has an exclusive first listen of the LP, available for sale Friday. Since winning season nine of American Idol the singer-songwriter has released two albums, Live It Up and Frames. But he says his new record is "a little more personal than the others." "I think that the more albums I make, the more I'm getting centered and focused on what I'm about - which is lyrics and melody," DeWyze, 29, tells People. DeWyze worked on...
- 2/11/2016
- by Blake Bakkila, @bcbakkila
- PEOPLE.com
Lee DeWyze is hoping his sound and fan base mix better than the title substances on his new record, Oil and Water – and People has an exclusive first listen of the LP, available for sale Friday.
Since winning season nine of American Idol the singer-songwriter has released two albums, Live It Up and Frames. But he says his new record is "a little more personal than the others."
"I think that the more albums I make, the more I'm getting centered and focused on what I'm about – which is lyrics and melody," DeWyze, 29, tells People.
DeWyze worked on the album...
Since winning season nine of American Idol the singer-songwriter has released two albums, Live It Up and Frames. But he says his new record is "a little more personal than the others."
"I think that the more albums I make, the more I'm getting centered and focused on what I'm about – which is lyrics and melody," DeWyze, 29, tells People.
DeWyze worked on the album...
- 2/11/2016
- by Blake Bakkila, @bcbakkila
- People.com - TV Watch
Lee DeWyze is hoping his sound and fan base mix better than the title substances on his new record, Oil and Water - and People has an exclusive first listen of the LP, available for sale Friday. Since winning season nine of American Idol the singer-songwriter has released two albums, Live It Up and Frames. But he says his new record is "a little more personal than the others." "I think that the more albums I make, the more I'm getting centered and focused on what I'm about - which is lyrics and melody," DeWyze, 29, tells People. DeWyze worked on...
- 2/11/2016
- by Blake Bakkila
- PEOPLE.com
For those of us who saw From Justin to Kelly in an actual movie theater, there’s already a bookend to American Idol‘s inaugural champ — and his last name is Guarini.
But as Season 2 grad Clay Aiken points out in the following exclusive promo video of the reality behemoth’s farewell tour, the person who’s crowned the Season 15 champ come April 7 will earn a place as the omega to the Lady Clarkson’s alpha.
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Fellow franchise MVPs Kris Allen and Taylor Hicks also dish their feelings on returning to the Idol fold to...
But as Season 2 grad Clay Aiken points out in the following exclusive promo video of the reality behemoth’s farewell tour, the person who’s crowned the Season 15 champ come April 7 will earn a place as the omega to the Lady Clarkson’s alpha.
RelatedCancellation Jitters: 8 Shows in Danger
Fellow franchise MVPs Kris Allen and Taylor Hicks also dish their feelings on returning to the Idol fold to...
- 1/7/2016
- TVLine.com
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings, but she's warming up. American Idol's 15th and final season kicked off tonight, on Fox. To serenade you through the American Idol TV series finale credits, Fox has released information on all the highlights of the last season.
Tonight's premiere featured auditions in Denver and Atlanta. Tomorrow (January 7), American Idol hits San Francisco and Little Rock. For three weeks, Ryan Seacrest and judges, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr., will search for the 15th Idol. Former Idols Nick Fradiani, Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Kris Allen, and Lee DeWyze, are set to appear.
Read More…...
Tonight's premiere featured auditions in Denver and Atlanta. Tomorrow (January 7), American Idol hits San Francisco and Little Rock. For three weeks, Ryan Seacrest and judges, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick, Jr., will search for the 15th Idol. Former Idols Nick Fradiani, Taylor Hicks, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Kris Allen, and Lee DeWyze, are set to appear.
Read More…...
- 1/7/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
After one of the most dominant runs in television history, American Idol will not return after its 15th season this January, Fox announced Monday. Host Ryan Seacrest – the only on-screen talent that has been with the show since its 2002 debut – and the current judges' table of Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban will be along for Idol's last ride.
Fox added that the singing competition series that unearthed Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert would stage a "season-long celebratory event" in its...
Fox added that the singing competition series that unearthed Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert would stage a "season-long celebratory event" in its...
- 5/11/2015
- Rollingstone.com
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