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American Idol winners in order: Every American Idol winner (and runner-up)

By Cody Schultz

AMERICAN IDOL Ð Ò517 (Top 7)Ó Ð In a special MotherÕs Day episode, the Top 7 dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives, as well as perform viral hits made popular on TikTok. GRAMMY¨ Award-winning artist and producer will.i.am returns to ÒAmerican IdolÓ to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the Top 5. ÒAmerican IdolÓ airs LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-8:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/Raymond Liu)LUKE BRYAN, KATY PERRY, LIONEL RICHIE
AMERICAN IDOL Ð Ò517 (Top 7)Ó Ð In a special MotherÕs Day episode, the Top 7 dedicate songs to their mother or the mother figure in their lives, as well as perform viral hits made popular on TikTok. GRAMMY¨ Award-winning artist and producer will.i.am returns to ÒAmerican IdolÓ to mentor the remaining contestants vying for a spot in the Top 5. ÒAmerican IdolÓ airs LIVE, coast to coast, SUNDAY, MAY 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/6:00-8:00 p.m. MDT/5:00-7:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC. (ABC/Raymond Liu)LUKE BRYAN, KATY PERRY, LIONEL RICHIE /
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American Idol is the singing competition show that revolutionalized television from the moment it first premiered on Fox in 2002. In the decadence since its debut, the show has become a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the most successful reality TV franchises of all time. The show features aspiring singers from across the country competing for a chance to win a recording contract and become the next big music sensation.

Over the years, American Idol has produced numerous stars, including Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, and Adam Lambert just to name a few. The show’s format involves auditions, performances, and eliminations, with judges providing critiques and feedback to contestants along the way.

While recent contestants haven’t seen quite the same level of success those from the early seasons of the show did, the show has continued to bring some amazing new faces into the entertainment and music industry by finding some hidden gems through the show.

American Idol winners in order from when they won

There have been some amazing winners over the years on American Idol. Here are all of the American Idol winners in order by the season they won:

  • Season 1: Kelly Clarkson
  • Season 2: Ruben Studdard
  • Season 3: Fantasia Barrino
  • Season 4: Carrie Underwood
  • Season 5: Taylor Hicks
  • Season 6: Jordin Sparks
  • Season 7: David Cook
  • Season 8: Kris Allen
  • Season 9: Lee DeWyze
  • Season 10: Scotty McCreery
  • Season 11: Phillip Phillips
  • Season 12: Candice Glover
  • Season 13: Caleb Johnson
  • Season 14: Nick Fradiani
  • Season 15: Trent Harmon
  • Season 16: Maddie Poppe
  • Season 17: Laine Hardy
  • Season 18: Just Sam
  • Season 19: Chayce Beckham
  • Season 20: Noah Thompson
  • Season 21: Iam Tongi

American Idol runner-ups in order

Of course, in addition to some amazing winners, there have been some equally amazing runner-ups over the years on American Idol. Below we break down every American Idol runner-up in order of when they appeared:

  • Season 1: Justin Guarini
  • Season 2: Clay Aiken
  • Season 3: Diana DeGarmo
  • Season 4: Bo Bice
  • Season 5: Katharine McPhee
  • Season 6: Blake Lewis
  • Season 7: David Archuleta
  • Season 8: Adam Lambert
  • Season 9: Crystal Bowersox
  • Season 10: Lauren Alaina
  • Season 11: Jessica Sanchez
  • Season 12: Kree Harrison
  • Season 13: Jena Irene
  • Season 14: Clark Beckham
  • Season 15: La’Porsha Renae
  • Season 16: Caleb Lee Hutchinson
  • Season 17: Alejandro Aranda
  • Season 18: Arthur Gunn
  • Season 19: Willie Spence
  • Season 20: HunterGirl
  • Season 21: Megan Danielle

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