Ahead of the 23rd season of "American Idol," it's time to look back on previous winners and see how many actually became ...

Here's how we think the "American Idol" winners stack up. 22. Just Sam (season 18) The low placement of Just Sam, 26, the winner of season 18, is no fault of their own — their season was ...

An aspiring singer named Sam Sparks stunned the judges on American ... for Idol. "Now, Sam, you hang on to Malik," Richie told the singer. "'Cause every one of us needs a friend just like that." ...

Did your favorite emerge as the winner? Find out HERE: Reality singing competition American Idol aired its very first online finale on May 18 and revealed who among the Top 7--Julia Gargano, Arthur ...

He jokingly added, "Glad he didn't hurt himself, but it was just a little enjoyable." Known for his deep baritone singing voice, McCreery first found fame when he won Season 10 of American Idol in ...

Kelly Clarkson famously won the first season of "American Idol" and has since become one of its most successful winners ... I was all right, but it's just like you're a better singer because ...

Growing up in tiny Dardanelle, Arkansas, Sam Sparks cultivated a passion for cars at an early age. At just 15 ... said in a sneak peek of his American Idol audition. “I immediately knew that ...

American Idol returns with ... “Now, Sam, you hang on to Malik,” said the “All Night Long” crooner. “‘Cause every one of us needs a friend just like that.” ...