Looking Back
Hot Gallery: As American Idol Marks a Milestone, We Look Back at the Show’s Top Star-Making Moments
In its 13 seasons, American Idol has showcased plenty of gems in the rough—and some radio-ready stars. But there have been a few truly great performances, the kind that stick with you years later. We look back at the show’s top star-making moments, and the future stars who gave them to us. By Nina Hämmerling Smith
Kelly Clarkson, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” (Season 1)
Taking on Aretha is always risky; making one of her songs your own is even harder. Lots of Idol hopefuls have tried and fallen short. But Kelly Clarkson, the show’s first champ, made it sound easy, even throwing in a whopping high note at the climax of “Natural Woman” that gave us a glimpse of what she is capable of. Second only to Carrie Underwood in post-Idol success, Clarkson has released five studio albums, received multiple Grammys and VMAs, has gone multiplatinum many times over, and is a radio mainstay.
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