The winner of American Idol receives a recording contract and a substantial cash prize, though the amount has changed since the show started.. Speaking to Business Insider in July 2022, season 16 ...

However, the American Idol winner's prize is a fraction of what it once was. During the show's first nine seasons, according to the New York Times , no winner had received less than $1 million.

Winning American Idol has been a dream come true for many singers, but the prizes have changed a lot over the years. Kelly Clarkson was crowned the singing competition's inaugural winner in 2002.

ABC’s American Idol 2023 finale is nearly over, and fans finally get to see which of the top three singers wins.Colin Stough, Megan Danielle, and Iam Tongi compete for the grand prize on Sunday ...

We’ve ranked the 23 “American Idol” winners based primarily on sheer talent, but with an obvious nod toward their success after the show (new winner Jamal Roberts excepted from that criteria).

Former 'American Idol' contestants and winners honor the legacy of Robin Kaye after she was murdered alongside her husband.

See below for a complete list of American Idol winners.. Season 1. The first season of American Idol premiered on June 11, 2002, and a 20-year-old Kelly Clarkson stood in front of judges Simon ...

American Idol airs its grand finale on Sunday, May 23, as the last remaining contestants, Willie Spence, Grace Kinstler and Chayce Beckham, each perform three songs in the battle for the top prize ...

'American Idol' platinum ticket winners Abi Carter, Julia Gagnon, and Odell Bunton Jr. combined for a cover 'California Dreamin' for 'Hollywood Week.' ...

The 2025 American Idol winner is Jamal Roberts — who joins the ranks of past successors like former contestant-turned-judge Carrie Underwood. Season 23, which aired its finale on May 18, brought ...

See below for a complete list of American Idol winners. Season 1. The first season of American Idol premiered on June 11, 2002, and a 20-year-old Kelly Clarkson stood in front of judges Simon ...

The 2025 American Idol winner is Jamal Roberts — who joins the ranks of past successors like former contestant-turned-judge Carrie Underwood. Season 23, which aired its finale on May 18, brought ...