Believe it or not, but the original american idol kelly clarkson won the first season of the show 12 years ago today clarkson topped the charts with her debut single a moment like this. Apr 24, 2017 a look at the original american idol queens highestranking songs. Full name kelly clarkson date of birth 24 april 1982 place of birth forth worth, u. Kelly clarksons american idol costar justin guarini. In honor of kelly clarksons birthday april 24, billboard takes a look at the powerhouse singers biggest hits on the. Contentsshow top 30 kelly performed in the second group. 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. Nbc has officially unveiled the first promo shot for season 14 of the voice, giving fans of the talent search their first look at the new coaching team of blake shelton, adam levine, alicia keys, and kelly clarkson together for the very first time. Adam torgersonnbcuniversalnbcu photo bankgetty images since her season 1 win in 2002, kelly clarkson has reached no. She rose to fame in 2002, after winning the first season of american idol, which earned her a record deal with rca records. A look at the original american idol queens highestranking songs. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey. Aceshowbiz kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun.
Kelly clarkson wins the first american idol in 2002 new. The since u been gone hitmaker went on to win the inaugural series of the talent competition and has since enjoyed a successful music career. Kelly clarkson a moment like this winning performance. Kelly clarkson and justin guarini on the american idol finale on sept. Aceshowbiz kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on. Kelly clarkson says season one of idol wasnt fun at first. Kelly clarkson returned to american idol as mentor for the season 14 top 9 but had some silly and risque critiques. Kelly clarkson winner in the competition of the television reality music program american idol sings a moment like this to end the telecast september 4, 2002. Apr 02, 2015 kelly clarkson returned to american idol as mentor for the season 14 top 9 but had some silly and risque critiques.
American idol season 1 kelly clarkson sings a moment like this in the finale. 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. Kelly clarkson wins the first season of american idol. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. Whatever happened to american idol contestant justin guarini. Kelly clarkson is set to be a coach on season of nbcs the voice and not season 16 of nowabc property american idol. Jennifer coached last fall on season, and also sat on two the voice uk panels.
Kelly clarkson has never looked back after her showstopping performance on american idol. Her powerful voice landed her a record deal with rca records, the partnering label with idol, and almost immediately clarkson had two singles topping the charts. Kelly clarkson beats justin guarini to become the first winner of american idol. Kelly clarkson piece by piece american idol the farewell season. American idol returns for its farewell and 15th season in january 2016. She began her career as the winner of the television series american idol.
The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Sep 27, 2018 kelly clarkson born on april 24, 1982 won the first season of the hit tv series american idol and became a pop superstar. The first two clipskellys audition are confusing because i cannot tell which one is her first audition, so i show these two instead. Past winners kelly clarkson, ruben studdard, fantasia barrino, carrie. On this day, september 4 th, in 2002, kelly clarkson puts the icing on the cake and wins the first season of american idol. Why kelly clarkson chose the voice over american idol. Browse the american idol episode guide and watch full episodes streaming online. Kelly clarkson gets emotional while performing on the final. She won three grammy awards and sold more than seventy million recordings. Kelly clarkson, who recently needed to postpone her residency to begin in july instead of april, is among the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales.
The singer posted on her official twitter account a message thankful for the opportunity that gave the show to his career. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american singersongwriter, actress, author and television personality. While juggling her role on the voice, hosting her talk show and rearing four children, the humble, multihyphenate american idol alum dishes on her journey and first residency. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 performances youtube. Footage from her very first audition recently resurfaced, and it appears to contain neverbeforeseen footage.
Kelly made her the voice debut as coach last spring, winning the whole shebang with brynn cartelli. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 and continued until september 4, 2002. Country crooner carrie underwood catapulted into superstardom after winning season 4 of american idol and has become one of the biggest country music stars in the world. Original file kelly clarkson on the first american idol fox 2002.
Oct 18, 2019 kelly clarkson has never looked back after her showstopping performance on american idol. Veteran coaches blake shelton and adam levine will be joined by american idol alums kelly clarkson and jennifer hudson. Kelly clarkson got weird as american idol top 9 mentor. Kelly clarkson show american idol reunion first photos. How kelly clarkson went from broke to winning american idol. Sep 04, 2019 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 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. More than 10 years after kelly clarkson became the first winner of american idol, she returned for the fox shows last season and shed tears while performing her heartfelt song piece by piece. Kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun. On top of already crowning 17 champions more on that later, the show has. Kelly clarkson born on april 24, 1982 won the first season of the hit tv series american idol and became a pop superstar. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon cowell, paula abdul and randy jackson in dallas, texas to. Jun 05, 2018 in 2002, kelly clarkson won season 1 of american idol and launched her singing career. American idol betting betting odds season 17 american idol. This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has since gone on to become a grammy awardwinning superstar. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. After winning the first season of american idol in 2002, kelly clarkson put out a no. Kelly clarksons idol journey american idol youtube. Season 1 american idol winner and breakout star kelly clarkson returned to the stage that made her famous thursday night to mark the first live broadcast of idols final season. Since then, she has released several albums like breakaway.
So why did the first ever american idol snub the former fox. Meet megan danielle of the voice season 18 idol chatter. About kelly clarkson including kelly clarkson photos, news, gossip and videos. Fast forward through a ton of hits, embarking on world wide tours, becoming a coach on the voicekelly now has her very own syndicated afternoon talk show. Aceshowbiz kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun the since u been gone hitmaker went on to win the inaugural. Additionally, her debut single, a moment like this, topped the us billboard hot 100 chart. The voice reveals first promo shot for season 14 with.
Feb 26, 2016 season 1 american idol winner and breakout star kelly clarkson returned to the stage that made her famous thursday night to mark the first live broadcast of idol s final season. Kelly clarkson recalls how season one of american idol wasnt fun in the beginning this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Ryan seacrest, brian dunkleman, simon cowell, paula abdul, randy jackson, christina christian, kelly clarkson. Watch kelly clarkson bring everyone to tears in emotional. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes and more. The newest episode of american idol featured the return of a familiar face. In 2015, he began being featured on tv commercials as lil sweet, a character used to advertise the diet dr. There was crowned winner kelly clarkson, began his musical career, and their successes have not stopped. Aug 29, 2019 kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun. Kelly clarksons biggest billboard hot 100 hits billboard. Kelly clarkson, who won the first season of idol and has gone on to be one of the programs highest. Its hard to believe its been 18 years since kelly clarkson won the first season back in the early 2000s.
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. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 in fort worth, tx is a grammywinning american singersongwriter and occasional actress. Kelly clarkson crowned first american idol september 4, 2002. Aug 29, 2019 kelly clarkson recalls how season one of american idol wasnt fun in the beginning this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. On top of already crowning 17 champions more on that later, the show has gone through major changes since its inception. Kelly clarksons american idol costar justin guarini claims he had secret romance after first season finished. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. Clarkson recorded her debut album with rca records after having won the highlypublicized first season of the television series american idol in 2002. Clarkson, a 20yearold cocktail waitress from burleson, texas, takes the stage during the live broadcast at hollywoods kodak theater alongside pennsylvania native justin guarini, 23, a favorite among screaming adolescents throughout the inaugural season. More than a decade ago we saw on television the first season of american idol. As she counts down to the debut of the kelly clarkson show, the since u been gone hitmaker looks back at the talent competition that paved her way to stardom, explaining why she applied to it. Kelly clarkson is an american singer and songwriter. October 28, 1978 is an american singer, musician, actor, host and producer, who in 2002 was the runnerup on the first season of american idol.
Sep 04, 2014 believe it or not, but the original american idol kelly clarkson won the first season of the show 12 years ago today clarkson topped the charts with her debut single a moment like this. Kelly clarkson on the first american idol 2002 youtube. Early american idol season 18 odds which judge will be. American idol season 1 finale kelly clarkson wins youtube. Year 2002 placement 1st kelly clarkson born 24 april 1982 is the winner of the first season of american idol. Watch her winners journey from her first audition right up to her final winning performance singing a moment like this. Top 10 most iconic auditions ever on got talent, american idol and x factor uk. Watch kelly clarkson bring everyone including herself to tears in emotional idol performance. For those who have just climbed out from under a rock, kelly clarkson won the inaugural season of american idol back in 2002. In honor of kelly clarkson s birthday april 24, billboard takes a look at the powerhouse singers biggest hits on the. Jan 16, 2018 nbc has officially unveiled the first promo shot for season 14 of the voice, giving fans of the talent search their first look at the new coaching team of blake shelton, adam levine, alicia keys, and kelly clarkson together for the very first time. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey auditions. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019.