Ahead of the 23rd season of "American Idol," it's time to look back on previous winners and see how many actually became ...

Some American Idol winners became superstars, while others faded from the spotlight. Here's what happened to those who stepped away from mainstream fame.

American Idol has featured many celeb relatives over its 23-year history, including Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell's son Baylee ...

DeWyze is still pursuing his music career with new album releases and tour dates. In fact, he dropped his most recent album, ...

Despite looking older than he is, 21-year-old Kam'Ron Smith is a sprinkler installer and farmer from Rocky Mount, Virginia.

American Idol alum Scotty McCreery was left with a bruised ego after taking a tumble while on stage. The fall occurred while McCreery, 31, was performing as the opening act of country star Kane ...

It can be hard to imagine an “American Idol” winner performing anything other than a show-stopping audition. But the road to Hollywood is often paved with silly moments, defeat, and criticism ...

Carrie Underwood showed off her skills during an American Idol clip, but some fans disapproved of her performing with a ...

Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys alum Brian Littrell, auditioned for American Idol season 23 on March, joining a line of contestants with celebrity parents. Douglas Kiker, a musician ...

Country music icon Carrie Underwood has returned to the show that started her career, American Idol, twenty years after she ...

"American Idol" returns for its 23rd season on March 9, 2025. Some winners, such as new judge Carrie Underwood, have sold millions of records and won Grammys. We've ranked every winner's success ...