The first season of AmericanIdol cemented the series’ burgeoning grip on viewers and the music industry alike with the success of winner kellyclarkson's single “A Moment Like This”
—the contender from Texas who was crowned the winner later that first year. Originally a spin-off of the 2001 British series, which wrapped its 20th season in May, made it seem possible that anyone with the right amount of talent could end up on television—and maybe even get a record deal. For eight consecutive years, the series was the most watched prime-time program in the U.S.
as it catapulted the careers of musicians like Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, and Chris Daughtry. Viewers flocked to the show not only to vote for their favorite contestants, but also to watch the banter between the celebrity judges.
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