Since becoming the first American Idol winner in 2002, Clarkson has also held a high profile. She’s released 10 studio albums and nabbed 17 Grammy nominations, three of which she won.

"American Idol" Jamal Roberts accepted a key to the city in Alabama, but is rejecting an honor in Mississippi.

Winning American Idol has been a dream come true for many singers, but the prizes have changed a lot over the years. Kelly Clarkson was crowned the singing competition’s inaugural winner in 2002.

Jamal Roberts was crowned the “American Idol” season 23 winner on May 18, but he still hasn’t gotten his prize money. “I haven’t received it. Don’t know where it is,” Roberts said ...

It’s been more than one week since Jamal Roberts was crowned the American Idol season 23 winner — but so far, he hasn’t seen his prize money. “No, I haven’t received it. Don’t know ...

"American Idol" concluded its 23rd season on Sunday. Some winners, such as new judge Carrie Underwood, have sold millions of records and won Grammys. We've ranked every winner's success, from ...

See the complete list of American Idol winners. By Rania Aniftos American Idol just wrapped its 23rd season, after months of looking for the latest aspiring singer to join its long history of ...

We’ve ranked the 23 “American Idol” winners based primarily on sheer talent, but with an obvious nod toward their success after the show (new winner Jamal Roberts excepted from that criteria).

We’ve ranked the 23 “American Idol” winners based primarily on sheer talent, but with an obvious nod toward their success after the show (new winner Jamal Roberts excepted from that criteria ...

The winner of American Idol receives a recording contract and a substantial cash prize, though the amount has changed since the show started.. Speaking to Business Insider in July 2022, season 16 ...

The 2025 American Idol winner is Jamal Roberts — who joins the ranks of past successors like former contestant-turned-judge Carrie Underwood. Season 23, which aired its finale on May 18, brought ...