Complete List of American Idol Winners by Year
American Idol has crowned a new winner every season since its debut in 2002. The show follows a standard format of auditions, Hollywood week, live shows, and a finale where viewers vote for the winner. Each season features a host, a panel of judges, and a winner who receives a recording contract and a cash prize.
Winners, Runners-Up, and Season Numbers
Season 1 crowned Kelly Clarkson, followed by Ruben Studdard in Season 2 and Fantasia Barrino in Season 3. Later winners include Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, Lee DeWyze, Candice Glover, and Noah Thompson. The runner-up each season is the contestant who receives the second-highest vote total in the finale.
Where to Find the Full List
For the full, up-to-date list of American Idol winners by season, including runner-ups and season numbers, you can visit the official American Idol page on Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol.
