‘American Idol’ Winners: See Where Kelly Clarkson Is and More Today
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‘American Idol’ has produced 19 incredibly talented winners over the years, some of whom have gone on to become some of the most recognized artists in the music industry! However, others have all but disappeared from the mainstream media. Scroll through the gallery to see how all the winners have changed over the years and find out what they’re up to now.
Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of ‘American Idol’ and has become one of the most powerful women in country music. She has won seven Grammy Awards, 15 ACM Awards and nine CMA Awards. She is also married to Mike Fisher and together they have two sons, Isaiah and Jacob. In 2019, she embarked on a massive tour to promote her album, ‘Cry Pretty’, starting just months after giving birth to her second child. In 2021, she also began an epic residency in Las Vegas. This mom can do EVERYTHING, and she does it right!
Kelly Clarkson

After winning the first season of ‘American Idol’, Kelly Clarkson has become an international pop star. She has won three Grammy Awards and is now lending her expertise to another reality singing competition, ‘The Voice’! She is the trainer of the program and has produced THREE winners. Kelly has two children with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, and has had her own talk show on NBC since 2019.
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Fantasia Barrino won the third season of ‘American Idol’. Although she hasn’t had commercial success like Carrie and Kelly, she has released several albums and has a strong fan base. Her most recent album was released in 2017. Fantasia has been married to Kendall Taylor since 2015 and has two children from previous relationships.
Reuben Studard

Season two winner, Ruben Studdard, was a somewhat controversial pick, but the powerhouse vocalist has released seven albums since his ‘Idol’ debut. He has also appeared on ‘The Biggest Loser’ and has made guest appearances on TV shows such as ‘8 Simple Rules’ and ‘All Of Us’. In 2018, Ruben teamed up with his season’s runner-up, Clay Aiken, for a Christmas show on Broadway.
Candice Glove

Candice Glover won season 12 of American Idol in 2013 after auditioning for the THIRD time. She released her first album in 2014, but struggled to get her career off the ground.
David Cook

Another controversial winner, rock singer David Cook, found mainstream success following his win in season seven. So far, he has released four albums and most recently released an EP in 2018. David married Rachael Stump in Nashville in June 2015.
Giordano sparks

Jordin Sparks has had several radio hits since winning season 6 of ‘Idol’ and has even been nominated for a Grammy. In addition to her musical success, Jordin is also passionate about philanthropy and has supported various non-profit causes. His most recent album by him was released in 2015, but he has been acting and working on Broadway ever since. Jordin married her husband Dana Isaiah in 2017 and gave birth to their son in May 2018.
cris allen

Kris Allen won the eighth season of ‘American Idol’. She has released four studio albums and one Christmas album since she won the show. She is also a member of a band called The Dames. Kris has been with his wife, Katy O’Connell, whom he married in 2006, since high school and they have two children together.
Philip Philip

Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips enjoyed incredible success with his first post-‘Idol’ single, ‘Home’ in 2012. He has released three albums in the past six years, with his most recent debut in January 2012. 2018. Phillip Phillips married his longtime girlfriend Hannah Blackwell in October 2015. They welcomed their first child a few years later.
Nicholas Fradiani

Nick Fradiani didn’t make it to the finals when his band participated in ‘America’s Got Talent’, but he won ‘Idol’ season 14! In 2016, he released his first album, followed by an EP in 2017.
Scotty McCreery

Scotty McCreery found success in country music after being named winner of ‘Idol’ season 10. Many of his singles have performed well in the charts and his three albums have reached number 1, 2 and 1 respectively. His fourth album was released in March 2018. Scotty married his wife, Gabi Dugal, in 2018.
Taylor Hicks

Many viewers disagreed with Taylor Hicks beating Katharine McPhee on season 5 of ‘American Idol’. However, she has maintained a niche fan base since her win, even though she hasn’t released an album since 2009.
Lee DeWyze

Lee DeWyze won the ninth season of ‘American Idol’. He didn’t have any commercial success, but continued to release music for the next few years. Lee’s most recent album was released in February 2018. He has been married to Jonna Walsh since 2012.
Caleb Johnson

Caleb Johnson is the winner of ‘Idol’ season 13, but unfortunately he has only released one studio album since he won. He became a member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in 2018.
harmonious Trentino

Trent Harmon was the winner of the fifteenth season of ‘American Idol’. He released his first EP in 2016, followed by an album in 2018, and has a strong fan base in country music. His three singles also had some success on the radio.
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Maddie Poppe won season 16, and the first season after the reboot, of ‘American Idol’ in 2018. Since her win, she has been working on new music. Maddie is currently dating the season runner-up, Caleb Lee Hutchinson.
Laine Hardy

Laine Hardy is the winner of ‘American Idol’ season 17. She first auditioned during season 16 and failed, and when she returned a year later to play guitar at a friend’s audition, the judges recognized him and urged him to come back. Clearly, it was the right decision! Laine has been working on new music since her win, but she has yet to release a full album.
only Sam

Just Sam was the winner of American Idol season 19 in 2020. Unfortunately, the season took place right in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, so getting Sam’s career off the ground in the following months was tough. However, she admitted that she’s gained new confidence since she’s been on the show and continues to keep fans updated via social media.
chayce beckham

Chayce Beckham was the winner of ‘American Idol’ season 19. He wasted no time in launching his career, signing to a country music label and releasing his first single shortly after his stint on the show. Chayce also collaborated with Lindsay Ell on the song “Can’t Do Without Me” in late 2021. Their song “23” went to country radio in 2023.
Noah Thompson

Noah Thompson, who once worked as a construction worker, was the winner of the 20th season of ‘American Idol’ in 2022. Shortly after the show ended, he started releasing music and even went on tour with his second season. , HunterGirl.
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