American Idol Winners: A Look Back

Past Winners and Their Successes

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson, the first-season winner of American Idol, has gone on to become a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood, the fourth-season winner, has become a country music superstar, winning numerous awards and selling millions of albums.

Other notable winners include Fantasia Barrino (season 3), Scotty McCreery (season 10), and Phillip Phillips (season 11), who have all achieved great success in the music industry.