“American Idol” ran on FOX for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 and began a run on ABC in 2018. While the judging panel has seen a revolving door of celebrities, every season has been hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Several of the early winners have gone on to enjoy great success, including season 1 champ Kelly Clarkson, who has won three Grammys, and season 4 winner Carrie Underwood, who has sold millions of records. However, such success has eluded the more recent “American Idol” winners who have found that their time in the spotlight is fleeting. Take a look back at their photos and read our updates on where they are now.
American Idol: Season 1 Winner 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 judge on NBC’s reality-competition series “The Voice” and host of a daytime talk show.
American Idol: Season 2 Winner Ruben Studdard
Won: May 21, 2003
Runner-up: Clay Aiken
Winning Song: “Flying Without Wings”
Now: He has released six studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, “Soulful,” and the top-selling gospel follow-up, “I Need an Angel.”
American Idol: Season 3 Winner Fantasia Barrino
Won: May 26, 2004
Runner-up: Diana DeGarmo
Winning Song: “I Believe”
Now: This Grammy winner has released six studio albums and appeared on Broadway in “The Color Purple” and “After Midnight.”
American Idol: Season 4 Winner Carrie Underwood
Won: May 25, 2005
Runner-up: Bo Bice
Winning Song: “Inside Your Heaven”,
Now: The most successful winner by far, she has released six studio albums and won seven Grammy Awards, 8 CMA Awards, 10 Billboard Music Awards and 12 ACM Awards.
American Idol: Season 5 Winner Taylor Hicks
Won: May 24, 2006
Runner-up: Katharine McPhee
Winning Song: “Do I Make You Proud”
Now: He has released three studio albums, appeared on Broadway in “Grease” and had long-term residencies in Las Vegas.
American Idol: Season 6 Winner Jordin Sparks
Won: May 23, 2007
Runner-up: Blake Lewis
Winning Song: “This Is My Now”
Now: She has released three studio albums, been nominated for a Grammy, and acted in “Sparkle.”
American Idol: Season 7 Winner David Cook
Won: May 21, 2008
Runner-up: David Archuleta
Winning Song: “The Time of My Life”
Now: He has released four studio albums and made hi Broadway debut in the Tony-winning musical “Kinky Boots.”
American Idol: Season 8 Winner Kris Allen
Won: May 20, 2009
Runner-up: Adam Lambert
Winning Song: “No Boundaries”
Now: He has released five studio albums, is married to his high school sweetheart Katy O’Connell and is the father of two.
American Idol: Season 9 Winner Lee DeWyze
Won: May 26, 2010
Runner-up: Crystal Bowersox
Winning Song: “Beautiful Day”
Now: He has released six studio albums and tours extensively.
American Idol: Season 10 Winner Scotty McCreery
Won: May 25, 2011
Runner-up: Lauren Alaina
Winning Song: “I Love You This Big”
Now: He has released three studio albums and reached #1 on the country charts in 2018 with his first single in five years, “Five Minutes More.”
American Idol: Season 11 Winner Phillip Phillips
Won: May 23, 2012
Runner-up: Jessica Sanchez
Winning Song: “Home”
Now: He has released three studio albums, with the third, “Collateral,” spawning the 2018 hit “Miles.”
American Idol: Season 12 Winner Candice Glover
Won: May 16, 2013
Runner-up: Kree Harrison
Winning Song: “I Am Beautiful”
Now: Her solo studio album, “Music Speaks,” was delayed and released a year after her win to modest success.
American Idol: Season 13 Winner Caleb Johnson
Won: May 21, 2014
Runner-up: Jena Irene
Winning Song: “As Long as You Love Me”
Now: His sole studio album, “Testify,” was released just weeks after his win. He has since gone the indie music route.
American Idol: Season 14 Winner Nick Fradiani
Won: May 13, 2015
Runner-up: Clark Beckham
Winning Song: “Beautiful Life”
Now: His sole studio album, “Hurricane,” was a sales disappointment. He released an EP, “Where We Left Off,” in the fall of 2017.
American Idol: Season 15 Winner Trent Harmon
Won: April 7, 2016
Runner-Up: La’Porsha Renae
Winning Song: “Falling”
Now: After releasing another hit single, “There’s a Girl,” in 2016 he followed up with an album in 2018: “You Got Em All.”
American Idol: Season 16 Winner Maddie Poppe
Won: May 21, 2018
Runner-up: Caleb Lee Hutchinson
Winning Song: “Going Going Gone”
Now: She followed up this hit single with another, “”Keep On Movin’ On”,” and released her debut album, “Whirlwind,” on May 17, 2019.
Season 17: Laine Hardy
Won: May 19, 2019
Runner-up: Alejandro Aranda
Winning Song: “Flame”
Now: He followed up this hit single with a nationwide tour. He released two new songs, “Ground I Grew Up On” and “Let There Be Country”, in April 2020.
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