American Idol paved the way for reality competition shows to help everyday people achieve their dreams of music stardom. The ...

Explore how 'American Idol' prizes, like cash and record deals, have changed from Kelly Clarkson's win to Jamal Roberts in ...

Kelly Clarkson, the American Idol season 1 winner from 2002, and Jennifer Hudson from season 3, have a bond so strong that the former would love to have the latter on a deserted island.

Jamal Roberts was crowned the season 23 winner of the beloved singing competition that has launched multiple A-list stars ...

In addition to receiving a recording contract, the winner of American Idol also takes home a cash prize. That amount has ...

Despite rumors that she's planning to leave her talk show, Kelly Clarkson will soon have a brand-new gig on NBC.