Here's a summary of the prizes offered to American Idol winners in recent seasons:
1. Season 1 (2002): Winner Kelly Clarkson received a recording contract with RCA Records and a $1 million advance.
2. Season 2 (2003): Winner Ruben Studdard won a recording contract with J Records, a cash prize of $1 million, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
3. Season 3 (2004): Fantasia Barrino was awarded a recording contract with RCA Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
4. Season 4 (2005): Carrie Underwood earned a recording contract with Arista Nashville, a $1 million cash prize, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
5. Season 5 (2006): Taylor Hicks received a recording contract with Arista Records, a $1 million cash prize, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
6. Season 6 (2007): Jordin Sparks won a recording contract with Jive Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
7. Season 7 (2008): David Cook secured a recording contract with RCA Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
8. Season 8 (2009): Kris Allen's prize package included a recording contract with Jive Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
9. Season 9 (2010): Lee DeWyze won a recording contract with 19 Recordings Limited, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
10. Season 10 (2011): Scotty McCreery's winnings consisted of a recording contract with Mercury Nashville Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
11. Season 11 (2012): Phillip Phillips took home a contract with Interscope Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
12. Season 12 (2013): Candice Glover received a recording contract with 19 Recordings Limited, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
13. Season 13 (2014): Caleb Johnson's prize included a recording contract with Interscope Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
14. Season 14 (2015): Nick Fradiani won a recording contract with Big Machine Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
15. Season 15 (2016): Trent Harmon's winnings comprised a recording contract with Big Machine Records, $1 million cash, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
16. Season 16 (2018): Maddie Poppe was awarded a recording contract with Hollywood Records, $250,000 cash, and various other prizes.
17. Season 17 (2019): Laine Hardy received a recording contract with Hollywood Records, $250,000 cash, and several additional prizes.
The prize packages for American Idol winners may also include music video production, promotional support, touring opportunities, and collaborations with established artists or producers. These details can vary from season to season.