Where Are They Now?
Snakkle Knows: Where’s Your Favorite American Idol Contestant Now?
It’s been 14 seasons since Kelly Clarkson was crowned the very first American Idol in the summer of 2002, and alumni of the show have gone on to win Oscars (Jennifer Hudson), Grammys (Carrie Underwood), American Music Awards (Chris Daughtry), and more. With the latest season of American Idol kicking off, Snakkle looks back at the Idols that didn't win the big prize. By Lauren Brown
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Tamyra Gray (Season 1)
Memorable Song: "A House Is Not a Home" (Burt Bacharach)
Idol High: Simon Cowell described her rendition of the Bacharach classic as “one of the best performances on TV.”
May 10, 2013 at 5:55 pm, Danirllr said:
The past winners of the Idol are not selling records, so that show doesn’t work…….
June 06, 2013 at 8:11 am, Robert Becker said:
Although others have had some success, I only think of Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson when I think of Idol people who really mad it big !