Kelly Clarkson, Season 1 In 2002, Clarkson became the very first winner of American Idol. Since her victory, she’s released 10 studio albums and won three Grammys from 17 nominations.

"American Idol" brought the top 3 contestants together with several other favorites from the season, plus the judges and other celebrity performers, to announce the latest winner.

American Idol season 24 premieres in 2026, but one of the judge's futures is still up in the air, while another is almost certain to return.

Jamal Roberts was crowned the “American Idol” season 23 winner on May 18, but he still hasn’t gotten his prize money. “I haven’t received it. Don’t know where it is,” Roberts said ...

‘American Idol’ Winner Jamal Roberts Announces His Next Career Move first appeared on Parade on Jun 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.

“American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts is releasing a new single, "Mississippi," on July 24. Roberts won Season 23 of “American ...

Left: 'American Idol' season 9 winner singer Lee Dewyze performs on ABC's 'Good Morning America' at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 9, 2010 in New York City.