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1. Kelly Clarkson, Season 1:
Evan Agostini / Getty Images, Paul Archuleta / WireImage
2. Ruben Studdard, Season 2:
Vince Bucci / Getty ImagesIn 2003: He sang “Ribbon in the Sky” for his audition.
Paras Griffin / Getty ImagesSince American Idol: Studdard has released six studio albums and 15 singles, appeared in nine movies, and created The Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in the Music Arts.
Side-by-side:
Vince Bucci / Getty Images, Paras Griffin / Getty Images
3. Fantasia Barrino, Season 3:
Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesIn 2004: She sang “Killing Me Softly” for her audition.
Maury Phillips / Getty Images for BETSince American Idol: Fantasia’s won one Grammy (and has been nominated for many others), released seven albums, and has starred in two Broadway shows (The Color Purple and After Midnight).
Side-by-side:
Kevin Winter / Getty Images, Maury Phillips / Getty Images for BET
4. Carrie Underwood, Season 4:
Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesIn 2005: She sang “I Can’t Make You Love Me” for her audition.
Terry Wyatt / WireImage,Since American Idol: Carrie’s released nine albums, headlined six tours, appeared as herself on more than 20 TV shows, published a book, and won eight Grammys.
Side-by-side:
Kevin Winter / Getty Images, Terry Wyatt / WireImage,
5. Taylor Hicks, Season 5:
Stephen Shugerman / Getty ImagesIn 2006: He sang “Change is Gonna Come” for his audition.
Paul Archuleta / Getty ImagesSince American Idol: Taylor released two albums, was featured on a Grammy-winning comedy album, and starred in the musical Shenandoah in Atlanta.
Side-by-side:
Stephen Shugerman / Getty Images, Paul Archuleta / Getty Images
6. Jordin Sparks, Season 6:
Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesIn 2007: She sang “Because You Loved Me” for her audition.
Jason Laveris / FilmMagicSince American Idol: Since winning the show at age 17, Jordin received a nomination for a Grammy for her song “No Air,” released four studio albums, headlined one tour, and was either an opening act or a headliner on joint tours for six other tours. She’s also appeared in upwards of twenty TV shows and movies, and starred in two Broadway shows: In the Heights and Waitress.
Side-by-side:
Kevin Winter / Getty Images, Jason Laveris / FilmMagic
7. David Cook, Season 7:
Ted Soqui Photography / Corbis via Getty ImagesIn 2008: He sang “Living On A Prayer” for his audition.
Photo Image Press / Photo Image Press/ShutterstockSince American Idol: He’s released a total of four albums and headlined a whopping 13 tours. He also starred in Broadway’s Kinky Boots as Charlie Price in 2018.
Side-by-side:
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8. Kris Allen, Season 8:
Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesIn 2009: He sang “A Song For You” for his audition.
Kevin Winter / Getty Images, DogBear Records / Via instagram.com
9. Lee DeWyze, Season 9:
Paul Warner / Getty ImagesIn 2010: He sang “Ain’t No Sunshine” for his audition.
Paul Warner / Getty Images, Lee DeWyze / Via Instagram: @leedewyzeofficial
10. Scotty McCreery, Season 10:
Kevin WinterIn 2011: He sang “You’re Man” and “Put Some Drive In Your Country” for his audition.
Jason Kempin / Getty ImagesSince American Idol: He’s released five albums and headlined five tours. In 2012 he won Best New Artist at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Breakthrough Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.
Side-by-side:
Kevin Winter, Jason Kempin / Getty Images
11. Phillip Phillips, Season 11:
American Idol 2012 / Getty ImagesIn 2012: He sang “Superstition” for his audition.
Christopher Willard / ABC via Getty ImagesSince American Idol: He’s released three albums, appeared in two TV shows (Pure Genius and Hawaii Five-0), and performed with 12 tours. Also, you probably remember his original song “Home” because it was the song of the 2012 Olympics.
Side-by-side:
American Idol 2012 / Getty Images, Christopher Willard / ABC via Getty Images
12. Candice Glover, Season 12:
Steve Granitz / WireImageIn 2013: She sang “Syrup and Honey” for her audition.
Steve Granitz / WireImage, Candice Glover / Via instagram.com
13. Caleb Johnson, Season 13:
Jb Lacroix / WireImageIn 2014: He sang an original song called “Into the Void” for his audition.
Mpnc / MediaPunch / BACKGRIDSince American Idol: He’s released one album as well as a handful of singles.
Side-by-side:
Jb Lacroix / WireImage, Mpnc / MediaPunch / BACKGRID
14. Nick Fradiani, Season 14:
Tommaso Boddi / WireImageIn 2015: He sang “In Your Eyes” for his audition.
Tommaso Boddi / WireImage, Nick Fradiani / Via instagram.com
15. Trent Harmon, Season 15:
Allen Berezovsky / WireImageIn 2016: He sang “Unaware” for his audition.
SplashNews.comSince American Idol: In 2018, he released his album “You Got ‘Em All.”
Side-by-side:
Allen Berezovsky / WireImage, Splashnews.com / SplashNews.com
16. Maddie Poppe, Season 16:
Allen Berezovsky / Getty ImagesIn 2018: She sang “Rainbow Connection” for her audition.
Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images, Maddie Poppe / Via instagram.com
17. Laine Hardy, Season 17:
Tiffany Rose / Getty Images for CarusoIn 2019: He sang “The Weight” for his audition.
Bryan Steffy / Getty Images for The Morning HangoverSince American Idol: In 2021, he released his album “In the Bayou.” He’s also released eight singles.
Side-by-side:
Tiffany Rose / Getty Images for Caruso, Bryan Steffy / Getty Images for The Morning Hangover
18. And finally, though not enough time has passed for a then-and-now, here’s a look at the two most recent winners, Just Sam from Season 18 and Chayce Beckham from Season 19:
Abc / ABC via Getty Images, Eric Mccandless / ABC via Getty Images
In 2020: Just Sam sang “Rise Up” for her audition.
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UPDATE
A previous version of this post had an incorrect photo of Chayce Beckham.
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