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Millions of loyal fans, billions perhaps, tune in to American Idol every week. Since its debut in 2002, American Idol has created a new crop of pop stars, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood. Kelly Clarkson’s sophomore album Breakaway was certified six times platinum by the RIAA. Country singer Underwood proved her star power at the 2006 Grammy Awards, when she took home trophies for Best New Artist and Best Female Vocal Performance. Country singer Underwood proved her star power at the 2006 Grammy Awards, when she took home trophies for Best New Artist and Best Female Vocal Performance. Her success continued at the 2007 Grammy Awards, where she won Best Female Country Vocal. In addition, Jennifer Hudson met stunning success as she crossed over into acting. She earned an Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls (2006). Hudson returned to music in 2008 with her self-titled debut album, Jennifer Hudson, which sold more than 500,000 copies within five weeks of its release. Season 10 winner Scotty McCreary continued his success with a Best New Artist nod at the Inaugural Taste of Country Awards. American Idol often ranks as the most-watched show on television, and for the 2010–2011 season, the country’s biggest coming-out party once again took the top two spots for broadcast primetime average viewership (the Wednesday timeslot was first; Thursday’s second). In addition, American Idol just might take home its 6th People’s Choice Award for Favorite Competition Show during the 37th People’s Choice Awards on Jan. 11, 2012. Season eleven, premiering Jan. 18 and 19, 2012, will witness the return of veteran judges to the table. Again joining Randy Jackson will be actress, singer, and producer Jennifer Lopez along with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith. Who will be America’s 11th idol? Past winners went from bartending, waitressing, and working in a paint store to singing in front of millions and achieving their greatest dream. America’s modern, televised version of the Cinderella story will have many of us watching and voting for our next star. American Idol Quiz: Who are the American Idol judges? American Idol Playlists American Idol Hangman Career Success and Awards for American Idol Contestants Bestselling Albums by American Idol Alumni Top-Selling Albums of 2009 Grammy Awards Academy Awards Biographies Ryan Seacrest, host Kara DioGuardi, judge Simon Cowell, judge Randy Jackson, judge Paula Abdul, judge Kelly Clarkson, winner, season 1 Ruben Studdard, winner, season 2 Clay Aiken, runner-up, season 2 Fantasia, winner, season 3 Jennifer Hudson, finalist, season 3 William Hung, lovable loser, season 3 Carrie Underwood, winner, season 4 Mario Vazquez, dropout, season 4 Taylor Hicks, winner, season 5 Katharine McPhee, runner-up, season 5 Jordin Sparks, winner, season 6 Blake Lewis, runner-up, season 6 David Cook, winner, season 7
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Millions of loyal fans, billions perhaps, tune in to American Idol every week. Since its debut in 2002, American Idol has created a new crop of pop stars, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood. Kelly Clarkson’s sophomore album Breakaway was certified six times platinum by the RIAA. Country singer Underwood proved her star power at the 2006 Grammy Awards, when she took home trophies for Best New Artist and Best Female Vocal Performance. Country singer Underwood proved her star power at the 2006 Grammy Awards, when she took home trophies for Best New Artist and Best Female Vocal Performance. Her success continued at the 2007 Grammy Awards, where she won Best Female Country Vocal. In addition, Jennifer Hudson met stunning success as she crossed over into acting. She earned an Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls (2006). Hudson returned to music in 2008 with her self-titled debut album, Jennifer Hudson, which sold more than 500,000 copies within five weeks of its release. Season 10 winner Scotty McCreary continued his success with a Best New Artist nod at the Inaugural Taste of Country Awards.
- Blues, R&B, Pop, and Rock Singers and Bands
- Composers and Conductors
- Composers and Performers of Popular Music
- Concert Instrumentalists
- Country Musicians
- Folk, Gospel, and World Musicians
- Jazz Musicians
- Opera and Concert Performers
- Rap and Hip-Hop Performers
- Radio and Television Personalities
American Idol often ranks as the most-watched show on television, and for the 2010–2011 season, the country’s biggest coming-out party once again took the top two spots for broadcast primetime average viewership (the Wednesday timeslot was first; Thursday’s second). In addition, American Idol just might take home its 6th People’s Choice Award for Favorite Competition Show during the 37th People’s Choice Awards on Jan. 11, 2012.
Season eleven, premiering Jan. 18 and 19, 2012, will witness the return of veteran judges to the table. Again joining Randy Jackson will be actress, singer, and producer Jennifer Lopez along with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith.
Who will be America’s 11th idol? Past winners went from bartending, waitressing, and working in a paint store to singing in front of millions and achieving their greatest dream. America’s modern, televised version of the Cinderella story will have many of us watching and voting for our next star.
American Idol Quiz: Who are the American Idol judges?
American Idol Playlists
American Idol Hangman
Career Success and Awards for American Idol Contestants
- Bestselling Albums by American Idol Alumni
- Top-Selling Albums of 2009
- Grammy Awards
- Academy Awards
Biographies
Ryan Seacrest, host
Kara DioGuardi, judge
Simon Cowell, judge
Randy Jackson, judge
Paula Abdul, judge
Kelly Clarkson, winner, season 1
Ruben Studdard, winner, season 2
Clay Aiken, runner-up, season 2
Fantasia, winner, season 3
Jennifer Hudson, finalist, season 3
William Hung, lovable loser, season 3
Carrie Underwood, winner, season 4
Mario Vazquez, dropout, season 4
Taylor Hicks, winner, season 5
Katharine McPhee, runner-up, season 5
Jordin Sparks, winner, season 6
Blake Lewis, runner-up, season 6
David Cook, winner, season 7
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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Current Events This Week: January 2023
African Americans by the Numbers
Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
