American Idol
Searching for
Superstars
by Beth Rowen
Millions of loyal fans, billions perhaps,
watch American Idol every week. Since its debut in 2002, American
Idol has created a new crop of pop stars, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood. Country
singer Underwood proved her star power at the 2006 Grammy Awards, when
she won trophies for Best New Artist and Best Female Vocal Performance. In
addition, Jennifer Hudson met stunning success as she crossed over into acting. She earned an Oscar for her performance
in Dreamgirls.
American Idol often ranks as the
most-watched show on television, and for the past three years it has landed
the No. 1 spot for kids age 6 to 17 for the overall television season.
Career Success and Awards for American Idol Contestants
Biographies
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