After being crowned the second American Idol winner in 2003, Studdard was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. His debut album, Soulful, reached the number one ...

When 24-year-old Aiken auditioned for "American Idol" in 2003, the judges were blown away by the power of his voice. Aiken continued to exceed expectations and had a strong voting record ...

Freddie McClendon, an "American Idol" contestant, remembered his late father with a touching song during his audition on the ...

In 2003, Ruben Studdard became the second "American Idol." Following Kelly Clarkson would've been a tough act for anyone, but Studdard held his own. His 2003 debut album, "Soulful," reached the ...

Shortly after losing to Rueben Studdard, Aiken released his debut album “Measure of a Man” in 2003. The record earned ... t have the title of “American Idol,” but she does have something ...

Some of the world's most iconic singers, including Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert, got their start on "American Idol," which first premiered in 2002. "20 years ago I auditioned for ...

"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.