While many budding musicians got their big breaks on the American Idol stage through the years, a handful lost their lives ...

American Idol has been a staple of TV for over two decades. There have been highs and lows, but these are the 10 best seasons, so far.

Justin Guarini took his singing skills to Broadway ... and cartoons back to "American Idol." "The impact that I was able to be a part of on that first season is priceless," Guarini said.

There have been 22 seasons of "American Idol," which means 22 musicians have ... Here's what every "Idol" runner-up is doing now, from Justin Guarini to Will Moseley.

"American Idol" winners like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have gone on to incredible careers. But runners-up like Justin Guarini, Adam Lambert, and Katharine McPhee have also had huge success.

"American Idol" winners like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have gone on to incredible careers. But runners-up like Justin Guarini, Adam Lambert, and Katharine McPhee have also had huge success.