American Idol Past Winners
As American Idol gets ready to crown a winner from season 11, we take a look back at all the past winners.
Season One - Kelly Clarkson
Season Two - Ruben Studdard
Season Three - Fantasia
Season Four - Carrie Underwood
Season Five - Taylor Hicks
Season Six - Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks was the last female American Idol. She beat beatboxer Blake Lewis with 56.4% of the 74 million votes. She's had 2 albums out and a third is finished and waiting to be released. Jordin will star in the movie 'Sparkle' with the late Whitney Houston. The movie will be out this in August. She also sang a duet called 'Celebrate' with Whitney for the film. The song was released yesterday.
Season Seven - David Cook
Season Eight - Kris Allen
Season Nine - Lee DeWyze
Season Ten - Scotty McCreery
Season Eleven - Phillip Phillips
Phillips beat Jessica Sanchez after a record 132 million votes. Phillips winning song 'Home,' which has become the best selling Idol song.
Season Twelve - Candice Glover
After trying out three times, Candice Glover beat country singer Kree Harrison. She's the first female winner since Jordin Sparks and no one was more surprised than Candice herself.
Season Thirteen - Caleb Johnsonr
Rocker Caleb Johnson beat Jena Irene in season 13. We haven't heard much from him since.