American idol winner trent harmon will embark on a country music career as an artist on 19big machine records, billboard has confirmed and unlike recent seasons, when the runnerup has not. See which previous contestants made the cut in the gallery. Jan 04, 2016 american idol has launched some incredible careers. The runner up in season 5 of american idol was katherine mcphee. Test your knowledge on this television quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a. During the series finale on april 7, 2016, there have been seventeen seasons, so there are seventeen winners. Season, american idol took its final bow on fox with. A complete list of the youngest american idol winners. American idol first premiered in 2002 with simon cowell, paul abdul and randy jackson. Although the winners are usually the ones who become famous, many of the runnersup also find success in music, television, broadway, or other various endeavors. Despite reports that the series would be ending, abc announced that it would revive the show. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits farewell season.
Heck, jennifer hudson and chris daughtry never even made it to finale night and their careers are doing just fine. When the person who comes second or worse in a reality show gets more out of it than the winner. Mar 10, 2018 revisiting every season of american idol three ringer staffers look back on the good kelly clarkson. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. Apr 15, 2011 as the competition heats up on season 10 of american idol, all but one will hear the words youre going home tonight. Lets take a look back at the winners of american idols original incarnation and see whos had the best career after their reality runs. From leona lewis to little mix here we take a look back at the x factors former champions and who they. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. But prior to its comeback, idol produced a range of talented champions and many of them are still creating music. So even if any given winner is more likely to hit it big than any given runner up, you still might see more runnersup who become stars than winners. Join msmojo as we count down our picks for the top 10 american idol runnerups where are they now.
Jun 21, 2019 over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. Bice has since started his own band and record label called. Lets look back on all the winners and almost winners to see how much they. But what does the winner of the reality singing competitio. For this list, were looking at american idol runnerups to see what. American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a. Clay aiken, for example, was the runnerup in season 2, but he went on to record five albums with rca, and two more with decca records. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. That said, weve rounded up the youngestever idol winners and runnerups since the show premiered in 2002. Runnerup barbara padilla came in second place after showing the audience how to sing puccini.
American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. Also note that, almost by definition, many more people dont win than do for every winner, there are multiple runnersup from the top ten or twelve contestants. We rounded up all the second place finishers from american idol and took a look at what theyre up to today. With american idol coming back to the small screen in 2018, lets take a look back. If you want to see other contestant bios here, please. The fourteenth season of american idol, also known as american idol xiv, premiered on the fox television network on january 7, 2015. Jan 23, 2020 the runner up of the third season of american idol has pivoted to a career in musical theater, starring in multiple broadway shows and national tours. Heres every x factor winner so far and who they beat in. She returned to the mic in 2015, dropping her third album right here, right now. View photos from americas got talent past winners and finalists. Look back at all the second place finishers on american idol over the years and see where they are now.
The x factor has given some of the worlds biggest pop stars their breakthrough in music. American idol winners, season 1 to 6 winner pictures and bios. American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox before being revived by abc. They were filmed at the dolby theatre in hollywood, california in midlate november 2015.
American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that you forgot even existed. In this photo gallery, we look back at the 16 winners of american idol to date and see how many have been lucky and which were jinxed. So with the latest season about to kick off, lets take a look back on all the past winners and runner ups and see how theyve fared since their idol days. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. Chris daughtry, too, made a career out of a losing run on the show. Sometimes losers outshone winners, especially in the case of runnerups like katharine mcphee and adam lambert. Apr 06, 2017 during american idols 15 seasons, many of todays household names made their debut there, from kelly clarkson to carrie underwood. Jun 21, 2019 as american idol kicks off its 14th season tonight, lets check in with some of our idol favorites from seasons past. We hope you enjoy all the pictures and biographies of american idols on our site. The real winners of every season of american idol bo bice. The 16th season of american idol debuted in march 2018 and starred katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie as judges.
That said, weve rounded up the youngestever idol winners and runner ups since the show premiered in 2002. Nov 02, 2019 the x factor has given some of the worlds biggest pop stars their breakthrough in music. Clay aiken, for example, was the runner up in season 2, but he went on to record five albums with rca, and two more with decca records. He famously beat out runnerup clay aiken in the season finale, performing his. The farewell season, premiered on fox on january 6, 2016, marking the final season on the network. Apr, 2018 lets take a look back at the winners of american idol s original incarnation and see whos had the best career after their reality runs. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american pop rock singer, songwriter, and occasional actress.
He was the runnerup to carrie underwood in the fourth season of american idol. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits. Ryan seacrest continues his role as host, while jennifer lopez, keith urban and harry connick jr. American idol winners and runner ups list by each every. Apr 29, 2016 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. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. American idol has launched some incredible careers. Whether an idol winner, a runnerup or a contestant, many of the shows alums. This week, the final american idol winner will be chosen and we will say goodbye to 15 seasons of talented hopefuls, starsinthemaking, and crazy. American idol winners and runner ups list by each every year. He and longtime girlfriend rachael stump married on june 20, 2015, but cook has not had all sunshine since idol. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. Soap opera fans may also recognize her for her 20112012 arc as angelina veneziano on cbs the young and the restless.
The new season of american idol is set to premiere on abc on sunday, feb. American idol seasons ranked from best to worst metacritic. American idol winners and runnerups 0 as i looked for a certain cd by an idol winner, i realized there werent very many good lists out there. From leona lewis to little mix here we take a look back at the x. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a nostalgic look back on the. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. 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. Sometimes losers outshone winners, especially in the case of runnerups like katharine. American idols 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for. Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i fall in.
Just because their time on idol will come to an end, it doesnt mean their. Justin guarini did a movie with kelly clarkson called from justin to kelly after they were on american idol together. Can you name the american idol winners and 1st runners up. Bo bice is a singersongwriter and musician from huntsville, al. Heres a look at what the original american idol winners have been up to over the past few years. Apr 07, 2016 his most recent album digital vein was released on september 18, 2015. Here is a look at the list of american idol winners of all seasons.
The stunning singer is married to a fellow idol alum, season 5 finalist ace young. Trent harmon won, with laporsha renae as the runner up. But the runnerups of the singing competition show were a. Mcphee went on to release five albums, with the most recent one being 2017s i. Second place finishers photos of all runnerups hollywood life. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. The next american idol is just one day from being announced and its down to caleb lee hutchinson, gabby barrett, and maddie poppe. He has sold over million albums overall, making him the fourthhighestselling american idol contestant in the shows history. In the same way that the first seasons of mtvs real world, cbs survivor and abcs the bachelor were the best, the debut of american idol had all that fumbling, bubbly and charming innocence of new love, where we knew we had stumbled upon something. A complete list of the youngest american idol winners and. As american idol kicks off its 14th season tonight, lets check in with some of our idol favorites from seasons past. As the competition heats up on season 10 of american idol, all but one will hear the words youre going home tonight.
So i made a list of the first album by each american idol winner and runnerup. Apr 24, 2008 the runner up in season 5 of american idol was katherine mcphee. Check out the winners through the years and see what theyre up to now. Do not continue if you dont want to know who won american idol.
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. American idol winner kelly clarkson embraces idol contestants at the kodak theatre in hollywood, calif. Now, 17 years later, the hit reality talent show has seen 17 seasons, a reboot and new panels of judges. Revisiting every season of american idol the ringer. The american idol runnerup juggled singing and acting after taylor hicks was crowned the season 5 winner. American idol has been the most successful machine at producing huge stars for over 10 years. Successful american idols seasons 18 american idol audition cities. Who was the runnerup in american idol season 5 answers. Mar 10, 2018 the american idol runner up juggled singing and acting after taylor hicks was crowned the season 5 winner.
Fox as the official promo song for the 2015 fifa womens world cup. Mar 22, 2019 look back at all the second place finishers on american idol over the years and see where they are now. Mar 03, 2019 join msmojo as we count down our picks for the top 10 american idol runnerups where are they now. All american idol seasons, from best to worst rank season year winner runner up. The stunning singer is married to a fellow idol alum, season 5 finalist ace.
American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. Revisiting every season of american idol three ringer staffers look back on the good kelly clarkson. Sometimes losers outshone winners, especially in the case of runner ups like katharine mcphee and adam lambert. Every contestant who won american idol in the past 17 seasons. Adam lamberts and kris allens albums are not yet available. As american idol enters its 15th and final season, lets take a look back at the singing competitions past winners carrie.
The winner of american idol isnt always the most successful. After 14 years on the air, american idol finally called it quits after 15. The runnerup takes it all trope as used in popular culture. Being crowned the winner of american idol doesnt guarantee an illustrious musical career or even hits for that matter. The runnerup of the third season of american idol has pivoted to a career in musical theater, starring in multiple broadway shows and national tours.
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