Kelly clarkson didnt know she auditioned for american idol. Last night the very first american idol winner kelly clarkson returned to the shows stage and gave a mesmerizing and heartbreaking performance of her new song piece by piece that left. Emmy awardwinning host and producer ryan seacrest continues as. While other winners and contenders have gone on to success during the course of american idols 15season run, inaugural winner kelly clarkson. Kelly clarksonthe most successful american idol winner. See how the first american idol champs shape has changed. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. Ruben studdard has become a prominent gospel artist. This finale was a first for the series, as everyone on it had to practice social distancing.
On september 4, 2002, kelly clarkson, a 20yearold cocktail waitress from texas, wins the first season of american idol in a live television broadcast from hollywoods kodak theater. American idol winner kelly clarkson set to join the voice. Sitting on the floor in her family room during season 1 watching kelly clarkson and justin guarini. For starters, the 15yearold wasnt even alive when her coach kelly clarkson won american idol back in 2002. The first ever american idol winner, kelly clarkson, has won three grammys, released a string of hit records and has an ongoing gig as a judge on nbcs the voice. Clarksons debut single, a moment like this, topped the us billboard hot 100 chart and became the countrys bestselling single of 2002.
She performed her new single never again, with the gritty rock song matched by her black. Thankful, the debut album from american idol first season winner kelly clarkson, outsold new releases from 50 cent, fleetwood mac, and darryl worley to. Kelly clarkson becomes the first american idol to earn. Its lead single, miss independent, became her first international hitcharting in. Brandon blackstocks wife, kelly clarkson says that she. Starting with its first season, american idol became one of the most popular tv. Whatever happened to american idol contestant justin. Kelly clarkson is an american idol winner who went on to record several top 10 hits including breakaway, behind these hazel eyes and because of you. But sams powerful rendition of stronger what doesnt kill you, by the first ever idol winner kelly clarkson, and an emotional reprise of days rise up earned her the public vote.
Just sam gives a strong performance of a kelly clarkson. We and every subsequent idol winner and contestant bow down before thee. American idol voted out the third of its fifth season finalists during last nights live results show, with lisa tucker, a 16yearold from anaheim, ca, being eliminated from the fox reality talent competition as a. We bet this kelly clarkson american idol performance. As the first winner of american idol, clarkson made the shows subtitle, the search for a superstar, come true. American idol, american reality television series in which aspiring singers. Since its 2002 debut, american idol has enjoyed unparalleled success in the realm of reality television, easily beating out competitors to become the most watched show in the country. Clarksons season one victory, subsequent american idol winnersincluding. Kelly clarkson prepping syndicated daytime talk show.
As the iconic competition series is whittling down the competition in its 17th season and second season on abc, et is looking back at all the past idol winners, and where they are now. Chris daughtry, and katharine mcphee, have all become household. Abc is relaunching american idol for a 2018 premiere, and tmz says clarkson. Kelly clarkson first audition american idol youtube. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 and continued until september 4. It wouldnt be a true american idol series finale without an appearance by the firstever winner of the nowiconic singing contest. Kelly clarksons performance on american idol finale. Will kelly clarkson be at the american idol finale. Now, 14 years later, clarkson has proven to be not just a. Past winners kelly clarkson, ruben studdard, fantasia barrino, carrie. American idol 200216 became one of the mostwatched shows in the u. Brynn cartelli, 15, wins the voice, becomes youngest.
After american idols first season 2002, dunkleman left the program, and. As the very first winner of the iconic show, it was such a special night for her and she was glowing. In fact, brynn was born the same week that clarksons pop hit miss. Clarkson becomes the latest new face to potentially. Kelly clarkson makes history as first american idol.
She began her career as the winner of the television series american idol. She was a mentor for blake shelton back in season 2. New talk host kelly clarkson recalls bitterness she felt after winning american idol. The voice snags american idols kelly clarkson to coach. Just sam delivers an amazing rendition of kelly clarksons stronger what doesnt kill. Simon cowell, randy jackson and kara dioguardi returned to the judging panel. The first american idol winner, kelly clarkson, is still going strong almost two decades later. Clarkson has since rewritten her own record, skyrocketing 971 with my life would suck without you in 2009. New york native just sam is the winner of american idol. Kelly brianne clarkson, nee le 24 avril 1982 a fort worth, est une chanteuse americaine. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon. From american idol champ to rival the first american idol champ is now helping its big competitor, the voice, as well as prepping her own duets. June 12, 2002, the second episode of american idol. Brynn cartelli, 15, wins the voice, becomes youngest winner in series history.
Maddie poppe becomes only the 6th woman to win american idol in 16 seasons, joining kelly clarkson and carrie underwood. Ever since kelly clarkson was crowned the very first winner of american idol, she has been one of americas favorite singers. It was a far cry from the glory days when ryan seacrest crowned kelly clarkson the first american idol amid a storm of confetti 18 years ago, or the. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american singersongwriter, actress, author, and television personality. American idol season 18 winner crowned in first athome. But in a recent interview with entertainment weekly, kelly shared that she actually didnt want to win american idol, and the reason is actually pretty relatable. Nikki mckibbin, who shared the first seasons top three with runnerup justin guarini and winner kelly clarkson, sacrificed her new karaoke company and lost her apartment for nonpayment of rent. In the final, she faced stiff competition from arthur gunn, a nepalese american singer whose gritty rock vocals made him one of the favourites to win. The winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in partnership with american idols 19 recordings. The fans have voted and american idols 18th winner is. The ninth season of american idol premiered on tuesday, january 12, 2010 and concluded on wednesday, may 26, 2010 on fox. Clarkson has referred to the shows first season as chaotic. Kelly clarkson becomes first american idol reality tv. The 21yearold was announced the winner during the virtual finale on sunday, may 17.
Since winning the first season of american idol, clarkson has released eight albums and sold more. American idol season 1 finale kelly clarkson wins youtube. Why kelly clarkson chose the voice over american idol. Being urged by one of her closest friends, she decided to enter the first american idol talent search with 10,000 other hopefuls. It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival of the series aired on abc. Helping to determine who america will ultimately vote for to become the. Returning to her roots, the firstever american idol kelly clarkson made a magnificent return in honor of the last season of the show. During kellys season, whoever won the competition would have to appear in a movie, which. If youre not familiar with clarkson, heres a quick roundup. We put the show together earlier in the week because there are. Profile of kelly clarkson, winner of the first season of american idol and.
Kelly served as guest judge during the final season of idol during top 12 week. Kelly clarkson bio, age, net worth 2019, salary, husband. American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox, and was later revived by the abc network. Brynn cartelli, 15, wins season 14 of the voice, becomes youngest winner in series history team kelly clarkson takes home their first win on nbcs hit singing competition the voice. Kelly clarkson stole the show on the american idol finale on april 7. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this, but american idol season 1 winner to potential season 16 judge. Additionally, her debut single, a moment like this, topped the us billboard hot 100 chart. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon 2,222, views. However, kelly clarksons performance during thursday. Kelly clarkson, season one from ranking every american. Kelly clarkson shares the reason why she didnt want to.
American idol is what first brought kelly clarkson to audiences everywhere, introducing everyone to her spunky personality and fantastic vocals. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended the winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in. Kelly clarkson was the first american idol winner and the first vocalist to achieve success. Her second album, breakaway, released late in 2004, was a pivotal moment for her, a chance to prove that she was not a onehit wonder, a chance to prove that she c. Biography of kelly clarkson, first american idol liveabout. Ellen degeneres joined the panel as a replacement for paula abdul after guest judges filled in during the auditions. She rose to fame in 2002, after winning the first season of american idol, which earned her a record deal with rca records.
American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. Maddie poppe becomes only 6th woman to win american idol. Idol gives back also returned for the season and was held on april 21, 2010. So just sam aka samantha diaz, 21, from harlem, new york, was told shed won the public vote by host ryan seacrest, who was broadcasting from his garage, reports the bbc. Leer was 10 years old when she watched the first season of american idol. See below for a complete list of american idol winners. As american idol xiv enters a landmark season in january 2015, the. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. Kelly clarkson may be first judge on abc american idol. She has a huge hit with her new daytime talk show and is wrapping up season 4 as a judge on. Kelly clarkson was the first winner, and she now has a talk show. American idol, the iconic series that revolutionized the television. Kelly clarkson, winner of season 1 of american idol in 2002, continues to enchant people and her career has taken a good shape.
Team kelly clarkson takes home their first win on nbcs hit singing competition the voice. L to r american idol finalists tamyra gray, justin guarini, kelly clarkson and nikki mckibbin attend the premiere. Kelly clarkson goes from american idol to music stardom to talk show. Kelly clarkson is an american singer and songwriter. Lisa tucker becomes the third american idol 5 finalist eliminated. Kelly clarkson performs during season 1 of american idol. Kelly clarkson, seen in this episode, won the inaugural season of the singing contest, kicking off a successful career thats included two grammy wins and popular hits like since u been gone. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Outside of music, clarkson gave us someones guilty pleasure, 2003s from justin to kelly, the film starring her and her idol runnerup justin guarini. Kelly sat at the judges table with jennifer lopez, keith. American idol crowns just sam the winner during finale.
Kelly clarkson is set to be a coach on season of nbcs the voice and not season 16 of nowabc property american idol. No matter who ended up in the winners circle after sunday nights may 17 twohour american idol finale, they were destined to make history as the first champ to celebrate from the comfort of. Matt winkelmeyergetty images for dcp after placing first on the inaugural season of the reality competition series, clarkson has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and is currently serving as a judge on nbcs the voice for her third consecutive season. Season 14 of the voice, premiering this february of 2018, is introducing a new coach to its lineup that has caused a stir among fans. Kelly clarksons dress on american idol finale glows. Lisa tucker becomes the third american idol 5 finalist. Sparks becomes youngest american idol winner ctv news. Kelly clarkson isnt only the first american idol winner shes the first to hot 100 billboard no. So i imagine there was a flurry of phone calls when news broke that abc wanted the og idol winner for their reboot of american idol set to premiere in 2018. Clarkson then went on to sing an emotional version of a moment like this, one of two songs written for the show, which will be released soon as a record. Kelly clarkson will join nbcs the voice as a coach for season 14 in spring 2018 the pop star, who found fame after winning american idols first season in 2002 and had been rumored for the.
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