Hawaii-born “American Idol ” winner Iam Tongi takes another step forward Friday when tickets go on sale for his first national tour as a concert headliner. “Big news ! I’m heading out on my first-ever ...

In 2002, Clarkson became the very first winner of American Idol. Since her victory, she’s released 10 studio albums and won three Grammys from 17 nominations.

Being the first-ever winner of American Idol, Kelly set the bar exceptionally high. The show was merely a launchpad for the multi-talented artist, who went on to top charts, win awards, and get ...

In the series’ first-ever remote finale, Just Sam was crowned the Season 18 winner of “American Idol." Accepting the title from their living room during the COVID-19 pandemic, Just Sam ...

This year, she's returning to the "American Idol" stage as a judge, the first former winner to do so. No one else from her 2005 season, including Bo Bice or Constantine Maroulis, came close to her ...

It's understandable to wonder if American Idol would have become the cultural phenomenon it did if Kelly Clarkson hadn't been chosen as the very first winner back in 2002 at only 20 years of age.

However, the dollar amount appears to have lessened in the years since, with Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe telling Business Insider in 2022, “You do get $250,000, but not really because of taxes.

Before a winner was announced, the “American Idol” finale included performances by the three judges who sang “Stuck on You.” A slew of stars also teamed up with Season 23 contestants to ...

[WARNING: This post contains MAJOR spoilers from the American Idol Season 23 finale]. However, the dollar amount appears to have lessened in the years since, with Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe ...