What is the order of the American Idol winners?

  • Chayce Beckham (2021) ...
  • Laine Hardy (2019) ...
  • Noah Thompson (2022) ...
  • Nick Fradiani (2015) ...
  • Kris Allen (2009) ...
  • Jordin Sparks (2007) ...
  • Carrie Underwood (2005)
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Who won American Idol in order?

All the 'American Idol' Winners in Order: See Where They Are Now
  • Season 1: Kelly Clarkson. ...
  • Season 2: Ruben Studdard. ...
  • Season 3: Fantasia Taylor. ...
  • Season 4: Carrie Underwood. ...
  • Season 5: Taylor Hicks. ...
  • Season 6: Jordin Sparks. ...
  • Season 7: David Cook. ...
  • Season 8: Kris Allen.
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What does the second place winner of American Idol get?

According to VanDenburg's contract, American Idol runners-up could also receive a contract with Hollywood Records, albeit a smaller one. As The Blast notes, runners-up may receive $87,500 initially and then another $87,000 for a completed album.
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Who is the most successful American Idol winner ever?

Season 4: Carrie Underwood

Now: The most successful winner by far, she has released six studio albums and won seven Grammy Awards, 9 CMA Awards, 11 Billboard Music Awards and 15 ACM Awards.
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Who was the runner-up on American Idol 2022?

Country girl singer HunterGirl was the runner-up. The reality singing show, American Idol 2022, has got its winner in Noah Thompson. The 20-year-old singer has won the 20th edition of the show after securing a higher percentage of votes than the runner-up, HunterGirl.
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Who was second place on American Idol 2022?

The three finalists sang the music of Bruce Springsteen in a bid to win the title. HunterGirl came in second place in the competition, and Leah Marlene came in third. Noah Thompson joined "Good Morning America" Monday to share his experience winning the 20th season of "American Idol."
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How much money did Noah Thompson win on American Idol?

But the winner earned himself much more than a golden ticket to Hollywood. Thompson will receive a $250,000 prize along with a record deal with Hollywood Records. On top of being named the next “American Idol,” what the winner is most looking forward to is seeing his family.
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Who lost American Idol but became famous?

Katharine McPhee was the runner-up on season 5 of "American Idol," losing out to Taylor Hicks, but her loss hasn't slowed down her career. McPhee has found success as both a singer and actress. As a singer, she's released five albums and has had three singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Who is the greatest American Idol of all time?

1. Kelly Clarkson. Kelly Clarkson performs on American Idol in September 2002.
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How much do American Idol stars get paid?

What is this? As of 2018, according to Just Jared, it's rumored that per season, Richie makes $10 million, while Seacrest and Bryan make $12 million. Perry, with the highest paycheck of all, makes a jaw-dropping $25 million per season.
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Does the runner-up on American Idol get a record deal?

According to Newsweek, the winner of "American Idol" receives a record deal from Disney-owned Hollywood Records; runner-up artists also sometimes get signed to the label.
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Does American Idol pay for travel?

You have to cover your own travel. It's free to audition for American Idol, but you have to cover your travel and accommodations. The show will not compensate or arrange travel for people auditioning, even callbacks.
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Does HunterGirl have a record deal?

American Idol season 20 runner-up and country singer HunterGirl recently signed her first record deal, and now she reveals how she landed it. The music therapist from Winchester, Tennessee, blew away the American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan at her Nashville audition.
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Who won American Idol last night 2022?

2022 winner Noah Thompson on what he plans to do now - ABC13 Houston.
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What does the winner of American Idol get 2022?

And the 'American Idol' grand prize is ...

The 2022 winner of American Idol received a whopping $250,000 and a recording contract with Hollywood Records/19 Recordings, per Taste of Country.
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Who is the least successful American Idol winner?

Kris Allen has not been as successful. Kris Allen's most recent album was released in 2016.
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Who is the most famous runner-up on American Idol?

Adam Lambert — Hands down the most successful male to lose the “American Idol” title, Adam Lambert has had no trouble rising to fame. Lambert was the Season 8 runner-up to Kris Allen in 2009. Lambert's star has far surpassed Allen's and his net worth is estimated at over $20 million.
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Who is the oldest American Idol winner?

Hicks was named the new American Idol on May 24, 2006, winning the title over McPhee, with over 63.4 million votes cast in total. The proclamation was aired to a worldwide audience of 200 million television viewers. With his win at age 29, Hicks became the oldest contestant to win American Idol.
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Which winner of American Idol is the show's best selling contestant ever with a reported 66 million records sold?

"How cool is that?" Underwood wrote. After Underwood beat runner-up Bo Bice in the "American Idol" finale, she went on to sell more than 66 million records worldwide while also becoming a New York Times bestselling author.
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Who's more successful Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson?

To date, Kelly Clarkson has won three GRAMMYs and has received 15 nominations. Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has won eight GRAMMYs and has received a total of 16 nominations, making her the "Idol" contestant with the most GRAMMY wins and nominations.
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Who got famous from The Voice?

Superstars like Jordan Smith, Sawyer Fredericks and Cassadee Pope all have NBC's reality TV program to thank for making them household names. Several of these top-tier artists didn't even win the show, but they were still able to find success post-elimination (we're looking at you, Morgan Wallen and Koryn Hawthorne).
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Does Noah Thompson have a record deal?

Thompson's Idol win earned him a record deal with BBR Music Group and BMG. He has released a handful of singles since signing with his label, including the song he wrote for Idol, “One Day Tonight,” and his country cover of Rihanna's “Stay.” His third single, “Make You Rich,” arrived in October 2022.
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How much does Noah make per episode?

According to Forbes, Noah he could make anywhere between $5,000 to $20,000 for the three-and-a-half-hour show, plus rehearsals. For example, James Corden made around $20,000 when he hosted the Grammys for the first time in 2017.
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How long are American Idol winners under contract?

The initial contract extends for three years, although 19 continues to collect a percentage of some of the contestant's earnings for 10 years. The winner is not the only contestant who earns after the show. Last year the runner-up — Adam Lambert, whose first-week album sales were more than double those of Mr.
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