Kelly Clarkson has long been hailed as a force of nature in the entertainment industry, seamlessly shifting between powerhouse vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an infectious magnetism that keeps her in the spotlight. But every star gets their start somewhere.

American Idol is still going strong, finding the best voices from across the country and giving them a shot on the national stage. From season one winner Kelly Clarkson to country queen Carrie Underwood, click through the gallery to look back at all of the ...

Kelly Clarkson’s "A Moment Like This" captured the top spot 10 years ago this week. By Fred Bronson Kelly Clarkson Performing - H 2012 SAVORING THE ‘MOMENT’: Ten years ago this week, American Idol scored its first No. 1 on the Billboard charts, when ...

The judging panel of Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood will return for the 2026 season of "American Idol." Last season's winner, Jamal Roberts, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel chart with his single "Heal." The "American Idol ...