Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002. Since then, she has gone on to become a successful singer, songwriter, and actress. She has released eight studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher. She has also won three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, and four MTV Video Music Awards. In addition to her music career, Clarkson has also starred in several films and television shows.
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. She has since gone on to become one of the most successful country music artists of all time. She has released seven studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher. She has also won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 12 American Music Awards.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson was a finalist on the third season of American Idol in 2004. Although she did not win the competition, she went on to become a successful singer, actress, and spokesperson. She has released three studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher. She has also won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award.
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks won the sixth season of American Idol in 2007. She has since gone on to release three studio albums. Her self-titled debut album was certified platinum, and her second album, Battlefield, was certified gold. She has also starred in several films and television shows.
Kris Allen
Kris Allen won the eighth season of American Idol in 2009. He has since gone on to release three studio albums. His self-titled debut album was certified gold, and his second album, Thank You Camellia, was certified silver. He has also starred in several television shows.
Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips won the eleventh season of American Idol in 2012. He has since gone on to release two studio albums. His self-titled debut album was certified platinum, and his second album, Behind the Light, was certified gold. He has also starred in several television shows.
Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery won the tenth season of American Idol in 2011. He has since gone on to release four studio albums. His self-titled debut album was certified platinum, and his second album, See You Tonight, was certified gold. He has also starred in several television shows.
Candice Glover
Candice Glover won the twelfth season of American Idol in 2013. She has since gone on to release two studio albums. Her self-titled debut album was certified gold, and her second album, This is Candice Glover, was not certified. She has also starred in several television shows.
Nick Fradiani
Nick Fradiani won the fourteenth season of American Idol in 2015. He has since gone on to release two studio albums. His self-titled debut album was certified gold, and his second album, Hurricane, was not certified. He has also starred in several television shows.
Trent Harmon
Trent Harmon won the fifteenth season of American Idol in 2016. He has since gone on to release one studio album. His self-titled debut album was certified gold. He has also starred in several television shows.