Which Singer Won Each Season? – Fakazakamp

The primary season of American Idol premiered on June 11, 2002, and a 20-year-old Kelly Clarkson stood in entrance of judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson in Dallas, Texas to audition with Etta James’ “At Final” and Madonna’s “Categorical Your self.” Season 1’s hosts had been Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman.

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Winner: Kelly Clarkson

Seacrest grew to become the lone host of the collection following Dunkleman’s departure in season 2. The ultimate two contestants had been each male this season, with Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard each competing for the win. Studdard took the title after his profitable music, “Flying With out Wings.”

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Winner: Ruben Studdard

The third season was received by Fantasia Barrino, who defeated Diana DeGarmo by a small margin of votes. Season 3 additionally launched the world to Jennifer Hudson.

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Winner: Fantasia Barrino

Idol‘s fourth season topped Carrie Underwood because the winner, and the then-21-year-old songstress went on to change into a Grammy-winning nation famous person. Bo Bice was the runner-up.

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Winner: Carrie Underwood

Although Taylor Hicks was named the winner, the fifth season of American Idol gave the music trade a variety of different stars, together with Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler and Katharine McPhee (the runner-up).

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Winner: Taylor Hicks

Jordin Sparks grew to become the youngest winner of American Idol at age 17.

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Winner: Jordin Sparks

Season 7 was recognized for its David vs. David finale, as David Cook dinner and David Archuleta confronted off for the title. Regardless of the end result, each contestants went on to launch albums and kick off a profession in music.

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson

Winner: David Cook dinner

This marked the primary season with a brand new decide, because the OG trio welcomed Kara DioGuardi to the panel. Through the finale in 2009, Kris Allen received towards Adam Lambert.

Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi

Winner: Kris Allen

This was the primary season with out Paula Abdul, and the staff introduced on Ellen DeGeneres as a visitor decide.

Judges: Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi

Winner: Lee DeWyze

Simon Cowell additionally left the collection this season, marking the primary of many decide modifications in the course of the course of the present. The countrified finale noticed Scotty McCreery win the title over Lauren Alaina. McCreery was the youngest male winner, at 17 (similar age as Jordin Sparks).

Judges: Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler

Winner: Scotty McCreery

This season, Idol introduced on Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as judges, and Jimmy Iovine as an in-house mentor. Phillip Phillips grew to become the winner, beating Jessica Sanchez within the finale.

Judges: Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler

Winner: Phillip Phillips

Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith City changed JLo and Tyler as judges this season. Season 12 grew to become the primary to have an all-female prime 5, marking the primary feminine winner (Candice Glover) since season six.

Judges: Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith City

Winner: Candice Glover

Jackson left the present after 12 seasons, however returned as a mentor to assist the contestants. Caleb Johnson was introduced the winner of the season, with Jena Irene as runner-up.

Judges: Harry Connick Jr., Keith City and Jennifer Lopez

Winner: Caleb Johnson

American Idol: The Farewell Season, premiered on Fox on January 6, 2016, marking the ultimate season on the community. Regardless of studies that the collection can be ending, ABC introduced that it could revive the present. Trent Harmon received, with La’Porsha Renae because the runner-up.

Judges: Harry Connick Jr., Keith City and Jennifer Lopez

Winner: Trent Harmon

The American Idol reboot premiered in March 2018 on ABC. Ryan Seacrest continued his function because the present’s host, with a brand new group of judges together with Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. Maddie Poppe received the season, together with her boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson because the runner-up.

Judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan

Winner: Maddie Poppe

Laine Hardy received the season with Alejandro Aranda because the runner-up. The 18-year-old Louisiana native didn’t initially plan on auditioning, however was satisfied by the judges when he accompanied a buddy to the audition.

Judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan

Winner: Laine Hardy

Season 18 was quickly after the High 21 had been revealed, because the COVID-19 pandemic started to unfold. The present resumed manufacturing in late April, with Seacrest, the judges and contestants filming their components just about, from residence. Simply Sam was topped because the winner, with Arthur Gunn ending because the runner-up.

Judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan

Winner: Simply Sam

Because the pandemic continued, American Idol season 19 blended digital auditions with socially distanced in individual efficiency following COVID-19 security protocols. Chayce Beckham received the season, whereas Willie Spence was the runner-up and Grace Kinstler completed in third place.

Judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan

Winner: Chayce Beckham

20-year-old Kentucky building employee received America’s coronary heart for season 20, beating out runner-up HunterGirl and third place competitor Leah Marlene.

Judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan

Winner: Noah Thompson

Season 21 wrapped up with three extremely gifted contestants – Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, and Colin Stough – competing for the win. On the finish, it was Hawaiian native Tongi who moved audiences together with his emotional story and heartfelt vocals, and he took residence the trophy.

Judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan

Winner: Iam Tongi