He has appeared on broadway, continues to release new music and hosts a show called state plate on the insp channel. 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. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. It was the first season to crown a male winner, and the first season to have a finale with two male contestants, being followed by the. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. Also included is the finale results announcement of the winner including jordin s first official performance as your american idol. With the seventeenth season set to begin, we decided to take a look at american idol s past winners and contestants and see what theyve been up to since the show. Kelly clarkson season 1, winner when american idol launched, it had the subtitle the search for a superstar. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list.
Get to know the finalists laine hardy took home the top prize, beating. This is a video showing the winners of american idol. The top 40 contestants head to hawaii to soak up the sun and perform a concert on the beach before awaiting their final judgement for a spot in the coveted top. 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. American idol, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on abc. During the final round of the finals, the top 2 performed four songs of their choice and their first winning single for a spot as season 2 s american idol. Idol hopefuls from across the country gather at the famous stage of the orpheum theatre to battle it out in group rounds and solo performances in hopes of.
The top 40 contestants head to hawaii to soak up the sun and perform a concert on the beach before awaiting their final judgement for a spot in the coveted top 20 and the chance to compete for americas vote. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. The second season of american idol premiered on january 21 2003 and continued until may 21 2003. See jordin and blake battle it out in the top 2 performance show. American idol winners and runner ups list by each every year. But the bayou boy has 2 new tunes and a virtual tour coming up. The title of show was shortened from american idol.
American idols 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for. If it had ended after kelly clarkson was crowned, in september 2002, it could have. American idol winner 2020 all season finale result. American idol 2020 helping to determine who america will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges luke bryan, katy perry and lionel richie. Moreover, the winner of the show is selected by the viewers of the show. It was the first season to crown a male winner, and the. American idols 5 most successful contestants who didnt win. The new season of american idol is set to premiere on abc on sunday, feb. Get to know the finalists laine hardy took home the top prize, beating out alejandro aranda and madison vandenburg. The winner of what had been billed as idol s farewell season, trent harmon earned the distinction of a hot shot debut on billboards hot country songs chart in 2016 with his keith urban. American idol hasnt much mentioned season 17 winner laine hardy lately. May 06, 2019 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.
Judges katy perry, lionel richie, and luke bryan helped host ryan seacrest crown the new winner of season two of the singing competition show on sunday may. Features a special performance by chris daughtry singing home. Brian dunkleman reportedly hated working on the show and the studio was dissatisfied with his performance. For the first time in its history, the show used a live coasttocoast voting system to determine the winner. Jan 23, 2020 idol s season 5 winner has topped the billboard hot 100 chart, was named hottest bachelor by people magazine in 2006, and is the first idol victor with a longterm residency at a las vegas casino. With such huge talent residing beside them they can be the contestant to appear in the finale of the show. Kimberley locke from nashville, tennessee stood third. Oct 23, 2019 the original american idol, kelly clarkson has become one of the most successful winners to date. Clay aiken from raleigh, north carolina was the runnerup of the season.
It was the first season to crown a male winner, and the first season to. The contestants feed on the american idol vote of the audience to continue their journey in the show. Every american idol finalist, ranked from worst to best. Brian dunkleman quit after the first season, and seacrest therefore became the lone host in season 2 as well as all subsequent seasons. Ruben studdard, right, after winning season 2 of american idol in 2003. Watch american idol episodes online season 2 2019 tv. 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. Carrie underwood season 4 underwood, according to forbes, is the most successful american idol winner to date, having sold more than 65 million records worldwide.
On sunday night laine hardy triumphed over fan and judge favorite alejandro aranda to become the winner of season 2 of abcs american. The search for a superstar of season 1 to just american idol. That said, weve rounded up the youngestever idol winners and runnerups since the show premiered in 2002. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for. Ahead of sunday and mondays new episodes of american idol, a blog has leaked the supposed top 20 contestant list of the 2020 season. A complete list of the youngest american idol winners and.
The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. It was the first season to crown a male winner, and the first season to have a. It was the first season hosted by ryan seacrest exclusively. The latter album sold over one million copies and certified. Get ready for major american idol season 3 spoilers. The complete list of american idol winners entertainment. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. Kelly clarkson a moment like this season 1, 2002 2.
Runnerup edit clay aiken was the runnerup of season 2. Rising to fame in 2002, clarkson has won three grammy awards and became host of her own syndicated. 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. While the judging panel has seen a revolving door of celebrities, every season has been hosted by. Mar 29, 2020 ahead of sunday and mondays new episodes of american idol, a blog has leaked the supposed top 20 contestant list of the 2020 season. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. Idol 2003 finale 2003 ruben studdard is crowned season 2 winner. The abc reality series named its season 2 champion during the sunday, may 19, finale. And after cometing the season, one of them is titled as american idol winner. American idol on abc season 2 finale winner result. Watch american idol episodes online season 2 2019 tv guide. Contentsshow live show details heat 1 4 february 2003 notes charles grigsby and julia demato advanced to the top 12 of the competition. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. Apr 27, 2017 idol 2003 finale 2003 ruben studdard is crowned season 2 winner.
American idol ran on fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 and began a run on abc in 2018. Of the finalists, 55 of them were under the age of 20, including three winners and five runnersup. While we await news on who will host, who will judge and if there will be any changes, take a look back at all 15 american idol winners. Over the course of the two episodes of american idol that start march 29, the three judges pop princess katy perry, country superstar luke bryan and oscarwinning singersongwriter. After american idol auditions, top 20 contestants get shortlisted to be in the further race. American idol season 2 ruben studdard, the second season winner. The rebooted american idol ended its second season on abc.
Jun 21, 2019 ruben studdard season 2 before he was sorry for 2004, ruben studdard aka idol s velvet teddy bear became the shows second champ when he narrowly bested clay aiken on the may 2003 finale. The second season of american idol premiered on january 21, 2003 and continued until may 21, 2003. A stud indeed, ruben studdard from birmingham, alabama, proudly took home the american idol season 2 trophy. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. First season winner kelly clarkson currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales worldwide, with more than 25 million copies, while fourth season winner carrie underwood currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales in the united states, with more than million copies. The second season of american idol premiered on january 21, 2003, and continued until may 21, 2003. The top 12 of season 2 of american idol started on march 12th, 2003 and finished on may 21st, 2003.
At the end of sunday nights may 19 epic, threehour finale, america voted and crowned the winner of the 17th season of american idol. Season 16 of american idol came to an end on monday, march 21, with celebrity performances, tears and one lucky winner. Lionel richie, luke bryan and katy perry were judges for the second time. American idol returns sunday night with the moment we have all been waiting forthe crowning of this season s winner the remaining three contestantsmadison vandenburg, alejandro aranda and. American idols 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. Season 12 was designed to break the whiteguywithguitars logjam that had plagued the idol winner s circle since david cooks 2008 victory. To enjoy the best of the show you must have to know who are going to perform. Flickr vagueonthehow the young and talented, kelly clarkson from burleson.
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