Clarkson topped the charts with her debut single “A Moment Like This” and has gone on to release eight albums, win three Grammys and become a coach on The Voice and host of American Song Contest and her eponymous daytime talk show. And don’t forget her movies, other TV appearances and her children’s books. Plus, she’s a busy working mother of two! This just goes to show there is no stopping this Texas native. As the show continues to search for the next singing sensation for the 2023 edition of American Idol, let’s take a look back at the audition performances of all of the American Idol winners over the last two decades.
American Idol winners list (with auditions)
Season 1 (2002) winner: Kelly Clarkson
Season 2 (2003) winner: Ruben Studdard
Season 3 (2004) winner: Fantasia Barrino
Season 4 (2005) winner: Carrie Underwood
Season 5 (2006) winner: Taylor Hicks
Season 6 (2007) winner: Jordin Sparks
Season 7 (2008) winner: David Cook
Season 8 (2009) winner: Kris Allen
Season 9 (2010) winner: Lee DeWyze
Season 10 (2011) winner: Scotty McCreery
Season 11 (2012) winner: Phillip Phillips
Season 12 (2013) winner: Candice Glover
Season 13 (2014) winner: Caleb Johnson
Season 14 (2015) winner: Nick Fradiani
Season 15 (2016) winner: Trent Harmon
Season 16 (2018) winner: Maddie Poppe
Season 17 (2019) winner: Laine Hardy
Season 18 (2020) winner: Just Sam (Samantha Diaz)
Season 19 (2021) winner: Chayce Beckham
Season 20 (2022) winner: Noah Thompson
Next, Here’s Everything You Need to Know About American Idol Season 20
