'American Idol' - The Winners

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson won the first season of 'American Idol' in 2002. She faced off with Justin Guarini for title. Since her win she has released three CDs, gone on tour, won numerous awards and done a movie.

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Ruben Studdard

Ruben Studdard won the second season of 'Idol' in 2003. He faced off with Clay Aiken for the title. Since taking the title Ruben has released three CDs and has done some stage acting. He was recently dropped from his label due to poor sales of this latest album.

'American Idol' - The Winners

Fantasia Barrino

Fantasia Barrino won the third season of 'Idol' in 2004. She faced off with Diana DeGarmo for the title. Since winning, Fantasia has released two CDs and appeared on Broadway in 'The Color Purple.'

'American Idol' - The Winners

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of 'Idol' She faced off against Bo Bice for the title. Since winning, Carrie has released two CDs and won numerous awards. She has taken the country music world by storm. Most recently she sang the theme song for the Disney movie 'Enchanted.'

'American Idol' - The Winners

Taylor Hicks

Taylor Hicks won the fifth season of 'Idol' in 2006. He faced off against Katharine McPhee for the title. Since winning he has released one CD. He also wrote a book about his life. Recently he was released from his record contract with Arista Records.

'American Idol' - The Winners

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks won the sixth season of 'Idol' last year. She faced off against Blake Lewis for the title. Since winning she has released a CD, performed on Fox's New Year's Eve special and will be singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLII.