American idol has served as a platform for several budding singers and helped them build a career in the entertainment industry. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars. After 17 seasons, american idol is still going strong finding the best voices from across the country and giving them a shot on the national stage. American idol, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on abc. American idol 2016, season 15, ep 7, hollywood 1, trent harmon. It was finally time for seacrest to crown the winner. With us is trent harmon the winner of american idols 15th and final season. American idol will continue season 18 with a very different format, per variety. Check out these 15 past american idol winners and discover where they are now. Kelly clarkson was the firstever winner, beating out justin.
The 15 best american idol contestants that didnt win. As american idol ends, last seasons winner trent harmon proves. American idol 2020 helping to determine who america will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges luke bryan, katy perry and lionel richie. May 15, 2016 trent william harmon born october 8, 1990 is an american singer who gained national attention for winning the fifteenth and final season of american idol on april 7, 2016. Season 15, episode 23 april 7, 2016 the winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the twopart series finale. Season 15 of american idol, prominently known as american idol.
This season was four to six weeks shorter than seasons 2 through 14. Feb 15, 2020 american idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now on abc. And after cometing the season, one of them is titled as american idol winner. Not many people would have thought that american idol would still be popular after 17 seasons, but the show seems to be stronger than ever. Find out the full details on the top 5 contestants from the farewell season of the legendary competition show. American idol top 20 contestants will continue to compete with remote performances from home due to the coronavirus quarantine, competing for americas vote, as. Not all the winners have gone far, though, some disappear and are never heard from again. Ryan seacrest continued as the shows host, while jennifer lopez, keith urban, and harry connick jr. American idol crowns season 15 winner hollywood reporter. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show american idol anytime, anywhere. Recording artist david cook performs onstage during foxs american idol finale for the farewell season at dolby. Ending its historymaking run in 2016, american idol will be. See below for a complete list of american idol winners.
The complete list of american idol winners entertainment. From kelly clarkson to maddie poppe, heres a list of every winner in idol history. May 09, 2017 american idol winners through the years. The industry has changed, sounds have changed and american idol doesnt produce stars the way it used to, evidenced by the drop in popularity of winners after season 10s scotty mccreery. American idol concludes its final season with a new winner. Moreover, the winner of the show is selected by the viewers of the show. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. Trent harmon was declared the fifteenth winner of the show on april 7, 2016. Now, its comeback season for the velvet teddy bear, who plans to. American idol aired for 15 seasons on fox, and was later revived by. American idol winner 2020 all season finale result. Ahead of abcs march 11th reboot of the fox juggernaut, we take a. There have been 15 american idol winners to date and after tonight, 16. The television singing competition will make its return on abc in 2018.
May 11, 2015 american idol is finally coming to a close. This category contains articles pertaining to season 15 of american idol. While we await news on who will host, who will judge and if there will be any changes, take a look. The series was set to start its live performances featuring the top 20 earlier this month, but the production.
Host ryan seacrest returned as did judges keith urban, jennifer lopez, and harry. Trent william harmon born october 8, 1990 is an american singer who gained national attention for winning the fifteenth and final season of american idol o. Watch american idol episodes online season 15 2016. The farewell season finale was full of nostalgia for the past 15 years of the singing competition. The show gives unknown singers the chance to win a recording. Trent harmon after winning the last season of idol on fox, harmon released a selftitled ep before putting out a fulllength studio album in 2018 called you got em all. Over the course of 15 seasons, american idol spawned some of the. There have been 17 american idol winners since the show premiered in 2002 american idol s 17th season premiered on march 3, 2019. Jan 23, 2020 there is definitely success beyond american idol alumni of the reality television singing competition series, which ran on fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 before moving to abc in 2018, have gone on to great career heights since being introduced to the american public through the hit show. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon.
Tonight, the top 10 contestants for the final season of american idol were announced and weve got them all for you right here. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. The sixteenth season of american idol premiered on march 11, 2018, on the abc television network. Abdul and jackson presented seacrest with a giant american idol logo to honor the fact that he is the only person who has stayed around all 15 seasons. Ryan seacrest continued his role as the shows host, while katy perry, luke bryan, and lionel richie joined as judges. After american idol auditions, top 20 contestants get shortlisted to be in the further race. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. American idol has crowned the winner of its 15th and final season. Watch american idol episodes online season 15 2016 tv guide. American idol top 20 finalists will compete with live. Getty images rob kim since being voted the winner of american idols first season, kelly clarkson has sold 25 million albums and 36 million singles worldwide.
The 29yearold, who is basically the longlost twin of the bachelorettes jed wyatt not exactly a good thing since we all know how season 15 ended, competed on american idol two. While the judging panel has seen a revolving door of celebrities, every season has been hosted by. Playlist american idol 2016, season 15, episode 7 15, hollywood. The 15th and final season will premiere january 2016. Bobby bones returns to american idol as inhouse mentor. If you have ever wondered what happened to the winners, then you have come to the right place.
American idol ran on fox for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 and began a run on abc in 2018. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold. American idol debuted in 2002 during the reality tv boom and ran for 15 seasons on fox. With the seventeenth season set to begin, we decided to take a look at american idol s past winners and contestants and see what theyve been up to since the show. A new year means a new search for the next american idol. Luke bryan, katy perry and lionel richie return for a new season of american idol. American idol s 17th season premiered march 3, with katy perry, luke bryan and lionel richie returning for. Feb 23, 2016 laporsha renaelaporsha renae is a power house, who brought her young daughter to her audition.
American idol betting betting odds season 17 american idol. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. American idol season 15 winner trent harmon audition to. American idol season 15 top 5 contestants liveabout. American idol is one of the most popular american singing reality shows. Trent harmon winner of american idol season 15 youtube. Heres a full list of all american idol winners from season 1 to season 15, the fox hits farewell season. Apr 29, 2016 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 1. In this photo gallery, we look back at the 15 winners of american idol to date and see how many have been lucky and which were jinxed. It is the shows first season to air on abc, after 15 years on fox. But he hasnt given up music completely the seasonfive winner still. Scott borchetta also returned as the inhouse mentor. American idol 2016 contestant spoilers see a list of contestants rumored to be in the american idol season 15 top 24. With the sixteen season set to begin or the debut season on abc we decided to take a look at american idol s past winners and contestants and see what theyve been up to since the show.
American idol has had its share of winners, first for 15 seasons on fox and now on abc. American idol top 20 goes on with the show remotely. While we await news on who will host, who will judge and if there will be any changes, take a look back at all 15 american idol winners. She has captured the attention of the judges with her cute little girl as well as her voice. American idol is an american singing competition television series created. Trent harmon born october 8, 1990 is from amory, mississippi. The nationwide quest for undiscovered talent is back for a third season on abc. Of the finalists, 55 of them were under the age of 20, including three winners and five. American idol top 20 contestants will continue to compete with remote performances from home due to the coronavirus quarantine, competing for americas vote, as well as judges katy perry, luke.
The fifteenth season of american idol, also branded as american idol. The farewell season, premiered on the fox television network on january 6, 2016. After the nationwide vote, trent harmon became the 15th and final american idol. Adam samuel and eric ascher draft their teams from the top 21 american idol season 18 contestants and go over their predictions for the season. Nick fradiani takes season 15 crown rocker nick fradiani was crowned the season 15 winner of american idol in the second to last season. American idol is one of the most popular live singing shows of all time and is still considered to be the most successful as it enters its 18 th season on the air. The winning singer is revealed in the conclusion of the twopart series finale. American idol season 15 winner trent harmon audition to finale duration. The reality television series started in the year 2002 and seventeen seasons of the same have been telecasted so far. Shes won three grammy awards and received 14 nominations. After 15 seasons, american idol has come to an end. The remaining contestants get three rounds to prove they deserve a spot in the american idol season 17 finale but only three make it through.