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American Idol (season 1)

SeriesAmerican Idol
Season1
First AiredJune 11, 2002
Last AiredSeptember 4, 2002
JudgesSimon Cowell
Paula Abdul
Randy Jackson
HostRyan Seacrest
Brian Dunkleman
BroadcasterFox Broadcasting Company
FinalsvenueKodak Theatre
Winner-nameKelly Clarkson
Winner-genrePop, pop rock, soul
Winner-originBurleson, Texas, U.S.
Winner-songA Moment Like This
Runner-nameJustin Guarini
NextAmerican Idol (season 2)
Year2002

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The first season of 'American Idol' premiered on June 11, 2002 (under the full title 'American Idol: The Search for a Superstar') and continued until September 4, 2002. It was won by Kelly Clarkson. This season was co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Brian Dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after this season.

The winner, Kelly Clarkson, signed with RCA Records, the label in partnership with American Idol's 19 Management. Immediately post-finale, Clarkson released two singles, including the coronation song, "A Moment Like This". "A Moment Like This" went on to break a thirty-eight year old record held by The Beatles for a song's biggest leap to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It jumped up from number fifty-two to number one in just one week. She held that record for five years but she reclaimed that record back in 2009 with her hit single My Life Would Suck Without You when it jumped up from number ninety-seven to number one. Clarkson has enjoyed a successful recording career since winning, with multiple-platinum albums, a number of Top 10 hit singles and two Grammy Awards. Runner-up Justin Guarini also signed with RCA Records, eventually debuting an album in 2003 after the conclusion of season 2. RCA dropped him shortly after its debut. In addition to Clarkson and Guarini, also signed were Nikki McKibbin, Tamyra Gray, R. J. Helton, and Christina Christian.

The show inspired a 2003 musical film, From Justin to Kelly, featuring Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini.

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idolonfox.com The top 12 male semifinalists each make their way onto the stage for the first time before a live audience, hoping that they have the skill and presence to earn the necessary votes to make it into the next round of the competition. Scotty McCreery, Top 12 Boys ~ American Idol 2011. All rights reserved American Idol ® FOX.com, 19 TV Ltd & FremantleMedia North America, Inc.
4.22 min. | 4.86 user rating		 idolonfox.com Casey Abrams "I Put A Spell On You" ~ American Idol 2011 Top 12 Boys. The top 12 male semifinalists each make their way onto the stage for the first time before a live audience, hoping that they have the skill and presence to earn the necessary votes to make it into the next round of the competition. All rights reserved American Idol ® FOX.com, 19 TV Ltd & FremantleMedia North America, Inc.
4.83 min. | 4.89 user rating		 american-idol-hd.com American Idol Season 9 Episode 26 Top 10 Perform The Top 10 finalists perform soul and R&B numbers. Usher is the musical mentor. American idol "Season 9" "episode 26" "top 10" top judge Ellen DeGeneres Simon Cowell Randy Jackson Kara DioGuardi fox ryan seacrest results show final semi-final "part 1" "part 2" "part 3" "part 4" "part 5" "part 6" part 01 HD HQ top Andrew Garcia Katie Stevens Siobhan Magnus Lacey Brown Katelyn Epperly Didi Benami Paige Miles Crystal Bowersox Lilly Scott theme rolling stones night week
5.33 min. | 4.95 user rating		 Siobhan Magnus www.american-idol-hd.com Siobhan, queen of the quirky girls, has a huge voice, and seems able to sing anything, from operetta to classic rock. Sometimes, her vocals are unwieldy and, at the age of 20, Siobhan hasnt developed an artistic identity yetshes a bit of a cipher. But her ability to traverse genres may allow her to ace theme weeks, where others might falter. American idol "Season 9" "episode 22" "top 12" theme night Rolling Stones top judge Ellen DeGeneres Simon Cowell Randy Jackson Kara DioGuardi fox ryan seacrest results show final "part 1" "part 2" "part 3" "part 4" "part 5" "part 6" HD HQ Michael Lynche Didi Benami Casey James Lacey Brown Andrew Garcia Katie Stevens Tim Urban Siobhan Magnus Lee Dewyze Paige Miles Aaron Kelly Crystal Bowersox
2.32 min. | 4.76 user rating		 to.ly Crystal Bowersox Perform on American Idol - Season 9 - Top 11 Performance Crystal Bowersox Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin Miley tells Crystal to push it a little more, and encourages her to his some big notes at the end. Crystal wonders if she can do that. Crystal lets Miley sign her guitar. This performance is terrific, as always, but I think its time for Crystal to take some risks. Going forward, shes got to break out of her box a little to impress. But, best performance of the night so far. Fantastic. Randy says, Thats whats called being a starthats the way you do itthats what its about. Ellen heard the song on the radio and hoped shes sing it, I was so happy to hear thatthere s nothing wrong with that performance, but were missing a bit of personality, a little more connection. Crystal says she has big plans for next week. Kara asks her if she was thinking about something like last week Crystal says no, she let go. Kara suggests she put the guitar down. Crystal indicates shell do that next week. Simon says she shouldnt change a thing. He thinks Crystals cover is as good as Pinks version. Its about finding a recording artistIve seen you progress. You took a song and nailed, it and youre only gimmick is a carpet. Crystal and Ryan sit down on her comfy carpet as he runs her numbers American Idol Season 09 Top 11 Performance Episode 24 S09 E24 Ep24 "American Idol" "American Idol Season 9" "American Idol Episode 24" "American Idol Top 11 Performance" "Season 9 <b>...</b>
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i have no words... this cracks me up everytime i even look at this guy! Danny Parker...The Legend!
2.65 min. | 4.81 user rating		 tinyurl.com American Idol 2010 Season 9 Episode 5 Los Angeles Auditions Idol goes home for the Los Angeles auditions tonight. Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry are tonights guest judges. Eleven thousand hopefuls lined up at the Rose Bowl, Ryan Seacrest announces from his KIIS FM radio studio Now a little Yay Hollywood! video package. Avril Lavigne judges the first day. Shes wearing a hoodie with devil horns. Neil Goldstein Rock and Roll Dreams Come True by Meatloaf Neil brags that he has an IQ of 168, and a thousand different hobbies. His shiny, sweater face is in desperate need of a nice fluffy towel, or some powder. Ew. This dude is so OTT, he has to be a put on. He says the title of his album would be Hope. Hes determined to go to Hollywood. When he speaks, hes got a distracting throat tick. And when he singswell, of course he sucks. And as his type typically does, he begins arguing with Simon. I dont feel your suited for the business says Simon. Uh oh. Another contestant who refuses to leave the audition room. Neil finally leaves when hes threatened with security. American Idol Los Angeles Auditions" "los angeles auditions" 2010 "Part 1" "Part 2" "Part 3" "Part 4" "Part 5" "Part 6" "Part 7" "Part 8" premiere new watch free online reality full "season 9" "episode 5" preair simon cowell paula abdul "pants on the ground" victoria beckham ellen degeneres "se 9" "ep 5" 9x5 s9 e5 kara diougardi randy jackson fox television adam lambert kriss allen full show audition january 26 <b>...</b>
4.12 min. | 4.83 user rating		 Here are all the auditions for the people that made it to Hollywood. I will be *recapping* all of the episodes this season. These *clips* of the actual video are considered fair use because they meet all the requirements of US Copyright Act of 1976, section 107: 1. Purpose and character of use (this is a recap video that allows people to catch up on the show) 2. Nature of the copyrighted work (see above) 3. Amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole (very small in relation to the entire show) 4. Effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work (absolutely none) I'm making these videos out of the goodness of my heart. Please help support me by visiting my site: www.ringgtoness.com
4.92 min. | 4.76 user rating		 idolonfox.com The top 12 male semifinalists each make their way onto the stage for the first time before a live audience, hoping that they have the skill and presence to earn the necessary votes to make it into the next round of the competition. Stefano Langone, Top 12 Boys ~ American Idol 2011. All rights reserved American Idol ® FOX.com, 19 TV Ltd & FremantleMedia North America, Inc.
4.45 min. | 4.47 user rating		 to.ly American Idol Season 9 Episode 27 Performance: Ruben Studdard singing "Don't Make 'Em Like You No More" Looks like the "Velvet Teddy Bear" has lost a bit of his fur, slimming down quite a bit. The song is not much but he's still his charming old self. He reveals he's a vegan which is why he's lost so much weight. Ryan calls Big Mike over to compare the two side by side. Turns out Ruben and Clay Aiken are going on tour together. Ford Commercial: "Kung Fu Fighting." The gang, in kung fu gear, fight one another near non-fighter Casey's Ford. Results: Katie is in the bottom three so Lee, Casey, Aaron, and Siobhan are safe. Ryan chats with Justin Bieber in the crowd and says the Lennon/McCartney songbook will be next week's theme. Performance: "OMG," Usher featuring Will.I.Am. The song is mediocre but it's a typically athletic and fun Usher performance, although, ironically, his vocals are kind of shaky. Results #2: Didi and Tim are in the bottom three so Michael, Casey, Crystal and Andrew are safe. Bottom Three: To recap: Tim, Didi, Katie Katie is immediately sent to safety. (Just like she was last week). Performance: Diddy, two singers, and a whole truckload of dry ice and dancers perform "Hello, Good Morning" Singing for Survival: Didi, doing her praised rendition of "Rhiannon" Going Home: Didi, no save for her. American Idol Season 09 Episode 27 Top 10 Results 01 of 10 Voted Off "American Idol" "American Idol Season 9" "American Idol Top 10 Results" "Season 9 <b>...</b>
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Episode Air Date Audition City Audition Venue Tickets to Hollywood
June 11, 2002 New York, New York Millennium Hotel 25
Los Angeles, California 31
Chicago, Illinois Congress Plaza Hotel 23
Dallas, Texas 11
Miami, Florida Fontainebleau Hilton Hotel 6
Atlanta, Georgia AmericasMart 15
Seattle, Washington Hyatt Regency Hotel 10
Total Tickets to Hollywood 121

Group 1 :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Tamyra Gray "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" (Jennifer Holliday) Advanced
2 Jim Verraros "When I Fall in Love" (Doris Day) Advanced
3 Adriel Herrera "I'll Be" (Edwin McCain) Eliminated
4 Rodesia Eaves "Daydream Believer" (The Monkees) Eliminated
5 Natalie Burge "Crazy" (Patsy Cline) Eliminated
6 Brad Estrin "Just Once" (James Ingram) Eliminated
7 Ryan Starr "The Frim-Fram Sauce" (Nat King Cole) Advanced
8 Justinn Waddell "When a Man Loves a Woman" (Percy Sledge) Eliminated
9 Kelli Glover "I Will Always Love You" (Dolly Parton) Wild Card
10 Christopher Aaron "Still in Love" (Brian McKnight) Wild Card

Group 2 :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Alexis Lopez "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor) Wild Card
2 Gil Sinuet "Ribbon in the Sky" (Stevie Wonder) Eliminated
3 Angela Peel "Run to You" (Whitney Houston) Wild Card
4 A. J. Gil "All or Nothing" (O-Town) Advanced
5 Tenia Taylor "Greatest Love of All" (George Benson) Eliminated
6 Alexandra Bachelier "Save the Best for Last" (Vanessa Williams) Eliminated
7 Jazmin Lowery "You Put a Move on My Heart" (Tamia) Eliminated
8 Jamar "Careless Whisper" (Wham) Eliminated
9 Kelly Clarkson "Respect" (Otis Redding) Advanced
10 Justin Guarini "Ribbon in the Sky" (Stevie Wonder) Advanced

Group 3 :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 R. J. Helton "I'll Be There" (The Jackson 5) Wild Card
2 Kristin Holt "Fallin'" (Alicia Keys) Eliminated
3 Mark Scott "My Girl" (The Temptations) Eliminated
4 Nikki McKibbin "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (Bonnie Tyler) Advanced
5 Christopher Badano "I Swear" (John Michael Montgomery) Eliminated
6 Melanie Sanders "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" (Jennifer Holliday) Eliminated
7 EJay Day "I'll Be" (Edwin McCain) Advanced
8 Tanesha Ross "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Aretha Franklin) Eliminated
9 Khaleef Chiles "My Cherie Amour" (Stevie Wonder) Eliminated
10 Christina Christian "At Last" (Glenn Miller and his Orchestra) Advanced

Wild Card Round :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Kelli Glover "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" (Laura Branigan) Eliminated
2 Christopher Aaron "On Bended Knee" (Boyz II Men) Eliminated
3 Alexis Lopez "Saving All My Love for You" (Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.) Eliminated
4 R. J. Helton "Lately" (Stevie Wonder) Advanced
5 Angela Peel "As We Lay" (Shirley Murdock) Eliminated

Top 10 � Motown :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Ryan Starr "If You Really Love Me" (Stevie Wonder) Safe
2 R. J. Helton "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" (The Four Tops) Safe
3 Nikki McKibbin "Ben" (Michael Jackson) Bottom Three
4 EJay Day "My Girl" (The Temptations) Eliminated
5 Tamyra Gray "Touch Me in the Morning" (Diana Ross) Safe
6 Justin Guarini "For Once in My Life" (Jean DuShon) Safe
7 Jim Verraros "Easy" (The Commodores) Eliminated
8 Kelly Clarkson "You're All I Need to Get By" (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell) Safe
9 A. J. Gil "My Cherie Amour" (Stevie Wonder) Safe
10 Christina Christian "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell) Safe

Top 8 � 1960s :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 R. J. Helton "Under the Boardwalk" (The Drifters) Safe
2 Tamyra Gray "A Fool in Love" (Ike & Tina Turner) Safe
3 A. J. Gil "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" (Marvin Gaye) Eliminated
4 Nikki McKibbin "Piece of My Heart" (Janis Joplin) Safe
5 Kelly Clarkson "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (Aretha Franklin) Safe
6 Christina Christian "When a Man Loves a Woman" (Percy Sledge) Bottom Three
7 Justin Guarini "Sunny" (Mieko Hirota) Safe
8 Ryan Starr "You Really Got Me" (The Kinks) Bottom Two
Result Show
Top 8 "California Dreamin'" (The Mamas & the Papas) -

Top 7 � 1970s :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Nikki McKibbin "Heartbreaker" (Pat Benatar) Bottom Three
2 Christina Christian "Ain't No Sunshine" (Bill Withers) Safe
3 Justin Guarini "Someday We'll All Be Free" (Donny Hathaway) Bottom Two
4 Kelly Clarkson "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" (Ben E. King) Safe
5 R. J. Helton "Superstition" (Stevie Wonder) Safe
6 Tamyra Gray "If I Were Your Woman" (Gladys Knight & the Pips) Safe
7 Ryan Starr "Last Dance" (Donna Summer) Eliminated
Result Show
Top 7 "Joy to the World" (Three Dog Night) -

Top 6 � Big Band :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Tamyra Gray "Minnie the Moocher" (Cab Calloway) Safe
2 Justin Guarini "Route 66" (Nat King Cole) Safe
3 Nikki McKibbin "Hard-Hearted Hannah" (Dolly Kay) Bottom Three
4 Christina Christian "The Glory of Love" (Benny Goodman And His Orchestra) Eliminated
5 R. J. Helton "I Won't Dance" (Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers) Bottom Two
6 Kelly Clarkson "Stuff Like That There" (Betty Hutton) Safe
Result Show
Top 6 "Bandstand Boogie" (Barry Manilow) -

Top 5 � Burt Bacharach Love Songs :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Kelly Clarkson "Walk On By" (Dionne Warwick) Safe
2 R. J. Helton "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" (Christopher Cross) Eliminated
3 Tamyra Gray "A House is Not a Home" (Dionne Warwick) Safe
4 Justin Guarini "The Look of Love" (Dusty Springfield) Safe
5 Nikki McKibbin "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" (Lou Johnson) Bottom Two
Result Show
Top 5 Burt Bacharach Medley -

Top 4 � 1980/1990s :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Tamyra Gray "New Attitude" (Patti LaBelle) Eliminated
2 Nikki McKibbin "Mary Jane" (Alanis Morissette) Safe
3 Kelly Clarkson "It's Raining Men" (The Weather Girls) Safe
4 Justin Guarini "Get Here" (Brenda Russell) Safe
5 Tamyra Gray "Feel the Fire" (Stephanie Mills) Eliminated
6 Nikki McKibbin "I'm the Only One" (Melissa Etheridge) Safe
7 Kelly Clarkson "I Surrender" (Celine Dion) Safe
8 Justin Guarini "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" (Michael Jackson) Safe
Result Show
Top 4 Paula Abdul medley -

Top 3 � Contestant's choice & Judges' choice :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Nikki McKibbin "Edge of Seventeen" (Stevie Nicks) Eliminated
2 Justin Guarini "Let's Stay Together" (Al Green) Safe
3 Kelly Clarkson "Without You" (Badfinger) Safe
4 Nikki McKibbin "Black Velvet" (Alannah Myles) Eliminated
5 Justin Guarini "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (Elton John) Safe
6 Kelly Clarkson "Think Twice" (Celine Dion) Safe
Result Show
Top 3 Love Will Keep Us Together (Neil Sedaka) -
Nikki McKibbin Black Velvet (Alannah Myles) Eliminated
Justin Guarini Let's Stay Together (Al Green) Safe
Kelly Clarkson Without You (Badfinger) Safe

Top 2 � Finale :
Order Contestant Song (original artist) Result
1 Justin Guarini "Before Your Love" (Kelly Clarkson) Runner-Up
2 Kelly Clarkson "A Moment Like This" (Kelly Clarkson) Winner
3 Justin Guarini "Get Here" (Brenda Russell) Runner-Up
4 Kelly Clarkson "Respect" (Otis Redding) Winner
5 Justin Guarini "A Moment Like This" (Kelly Clarkson) Runner-Up
6 Kelly Clarkson "Before Your Love" (Kelly Clarkson) Winner

Top 2 � Finale :

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Top 2 � Finale :
Winner
Runner-Up
Btm 3 Btm 2 Elim
Tamyra Gray Elim
Elim Btm 2
Btm 3 Elim
7 Btm 2
Elim
Elim
Wild
Card		 Chris Aaron Elim Elim
Kelli Glover
Alexis Lopez Elim
Angela J. Peel
Semi-
Final
3		 Christopher Badano Elim
Khaleef Chiles
Kristin Holt
Melanie Sanders
Mark Scott
Tanesha Ross
Semi-
Final
2		 Alexandra Bachelier Elim
Jamar
Jazmin Lowery
Gil Sinuet
Tenia Taylor
Semi-
Final
1		 Natalie Burge Elim
Rodesia Eaves
Brad Estrin
Adriel Herrera
Justinn Waddell

American Idol season 1

ContestantsKelly Clarkson * Justin Guarini * Nikki McKibbin * Tamyra Gray * R. J. Helton * Christina Christian * Ryan Starr * A. J. Gil * Jim Verraros * EJay Day
Other SourcesTour * "A Moment Like This" * "Before Your Love"



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