The popular TV show American Idol created some of today’s biggest stars – so much so that you might forget where some of these stellar singers started out.And it wasn’t just the winners of the show that headed to stardom – some of the most successful Idol contestants were knocked out early in the show or finished as runners up. But there’s no escaping the magic of the show and the great heights these former contestants have now reached.Here are the most successful American Idol contestants…

The popular singing competition show 'American Idol' has launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and more. Here’s what all the 'American Idol' winners are up to now.

Introduction to American Idol 21 Winner Iam Tongi – Welcome to our comprehensive article on Iam Tongi, a rising music star who gained popularity through his participation in the 21st season of American Idol. In this article, we will delve into Iam Tongi’s background, age, parents, biography, songs, net worth, and career. Let’s explore the ... Read more

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The popular TV show American Idol created some of today’s biggest stars – so much so that you might forget where some of these stellar singers started out.And it wasn’t just the winners of the show that headed to stardom – some of the most successful Idol contestants were knocked out early in the show or finished as runners up. But there’s no escaping the magic of the show and the great heights these former contestants have now reached.Here are the most successful American Idol contestants…

Carrie Underwood's career took off in 2005, after winning season 4 of the singing competition

Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first-ever American Idol 13 years ago, and she’s remained one of the most successful winners—and pop artists in general—ever since. Through the years, she’s given women of all ages anthems...

From Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood and beyond, these singers have beat thousands of other contenders to win 'American Idol' — see photos

The singer says that at the start of her career, she was told to lose weight to "compete with" women on magazine covers