‘American Idol’ winners through the years

Permanent effect. Since it was initially broadcast in June 2002, American Idol realized many dreams for his winners.

“When I was a little girl… If you asked me what I wanted to do when I was brought up, I would have told you that I want to be a famous country singer,” Winner of Season 4 Carrie Underwood She told fans during her concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville in September 2019.

Underwood is not the only winner in the past whose life was changed After appearing on American Idol. Over Jordin SparksThe experience was even more unique because it was a fan of the popular competition show first.

“I was such a huge fan of idol that I was more excited to audition for that than having my driver’s license,” said Sparks Azcentral In August 2017. “That’s how big a fan I was.”

Season 6 winner admitted that be on a show like American Idol overwhelming. Following her victory, Sparks suffered from “bad anxiety and panic attacks” as a result of how quickly things changed in her life.

“The downward side is a lot of sacrifice and being alone – not only, but on its own,” she reflected. “I’m a huge family person and can’t do some things – it’s not easy. But my family has been completely intelligent and they’re so great and supportive. There are times when I want to go and see my nieces and (think), ‘Crap, I have an interview and I can’t go.’ So it’s hard, but I’ve learned how to balance things.

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