American Idol has introduced us to some outstanding talent over the course of 15 seasons.
And I’m not just talking about the winners of the show, like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
Take Christian artist Mandisa as an example. She finished ninth in Season 5, but has forged a successful year that includes a 2014 Grammy for best contemporary Christian album (“Overcomer”).
The list below shows you where the finalists finished in each of the show’s 15 seasons.
Below the finalists, you’ll find a list of the semifinalists for each season.
SEASON 1
1. Kelly Clarkson
2. Justin Guarini
3. Nikki McKibbin
4. Tamyra Gray
5. R.J. Helton
6. Christina Christian
7. Ryan Starr
8. A.J. Gill
9. Jim Varraros
9. EJay Day
Season 1 Semifinalists
![Kelly Clarkson reacts to Ryan Seacrest's announcement that she won Season 1 of American Idol while Justin Guarini looks on. (FOX Photo)](https://idolchatteryd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kelly-Clarkson-02-775-550.jpg)
Kelly Clarkson reacts to Ryan Seacrest’s announcement that she won Season 1 of American Idol while Justin Guarini looks on. (FOX Photo)
Chris Aaron
Kelli Glover
Alexis Lopez
Angela J. Peel
Semifinals Round 3
Christoper Badano
Khaleef Chiles
Kristin Holt
Melanie Sanders
Mark Scott
Tanesha Ross
Semifinals Round 2
Alexandra Bachelier
Jamar
Jazmin Lowery
Gil Sinuet
Tenia Taylor
Semifinals Round 1
Natalia Burge
Rodesia Eaves
Brad Estrin
Adriel Herrera
Justinn Waddell
1. Ruben Studdard
2. Clay Aiken
3. Kimberley Locke
4. Josh Gracin
5. Trenyce
6. Carmen Rasmusen
7. Kimberly Caldwell
8. Rickey Smith
9. Corey Clark
10. Julia DeMato
11. Charles Grigsby
12. Vanessa Olivarez
Season 2 Semifinals
Wild Card
Aliceyn Cooeny
Chip Days
Janine Falsone
Olivia Mojica
Nasheka Siddall
Semifinal Group 4
Juanita Barber
Sylvia Chibiliti
Ashley hartman
Patrick Lake
Semifinal Group 3
Samantha Cohen
Equoia Coleman
Louis Gazzara
Kimberly Kelsey
Jodan Segundo
George Trice
Semifinal Group 2
Rebecca Bond
Candice Coleman
jennifer Fuentes
Hadas
Jacob John Smalley
Semifinal Group 1
J.D. Adams
Meosha Denton
Patrick Fortson
Bettis Richardson
1. Fantasia Barrino
2. Diana DeGarmo
3. Jasmine Trias
4. La Toya London
5. George Huff
6. John Stevens
7. Jennifer Hudson
8. Jon Peter Lewis
9. Camile Velasco
10. Amy Adams
11. Matthew Rogers
12. Leah LaBelle
Season 3 Semifinals
Wild Card
Elizabeth LeTendre
Matthew Metzger
Suzy Vulaca
Katie Webber
Semifinal Round 4
Heather Piccinni
John Preator
Tiara Purifoy
Lisa Wilson
Semifinal Round 3
Charly Lowry
Jonah Moananu
Eric Yoder
Semifinal Round 2
Lisa Leuschner
Marisa Joy
Kara Master
Briana Ramirez-Rial
Jesus Roman
Noel Roman
Semifinal Round 1
Marque Lynche
Ashley Thomas
Erskin Walcott
1. Carrie Underwood
2. Bo Bice
3. Vonzell Solomon
4. Anthony Fedorov
5. Scott Savol
6. Constantine Maroulis
7. Anwar Robinson
8. Nadia Turner
9. Nikko Smith
10. Jessica Sierra
11. Mikalah Gordon
12. Lindsay Cardinale
Season 4 Semifinalists
Withdrew: Mario Vasquez
Semifinals Round 3
Amanda Avila
Janay Castine
Travis Tucker
Nikko Smith
Semifinals Round 2
Joseph Mureana
David Brown
Aloha Mischeaux
Celina Rae
Semifinals Round 1
Judd Harris
Jared Yates
Sarah Mather
Melinda Lira
![Taylor Hicks celebrates his victory on Season 5 of American idol while Ryan Seacrest and runner-up Katharine McPhee look on. (FOX Photo)](https://idolchatteryd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Taylor-Hicks-01-775.jpg)
Taylor Hicks celebrates his victory on Season 5 of American idol while Ryan Seacrest and runner-up Katharine McPhee look on. (FOX Photo)
1. Taylor Hicks
2. Katharine McPhee
3. Elliott Yamin
4. Chris Daughtry
5. Paris Bennett
6. Kellie Pickler
7. Ace Young
8. Bucky Covington
9. Mandisa
10. Lisa Tucker
11. Kevin Covais
12. Melissa McGhee
Season 5
Semifinals Round 3
Ayla Brown
Kinnik Sky
Will Maker
Gedeon McKinney
Semifinals Round 2
Heather Cox
Brenna Gethers
David Radford
Jose Penala
Semifinals Round 1
Stevie Scott
Becky O’Donohue
Patrick Hall
Bobby Bennett
![Jordin Sparks gets the news from Ryan Seacrest that she's the winner of American Idol Season 6. (FOX Photo)](https://idolchatteryd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Jordin-Sparks-01-775.jpg)
Jordin Sparks gets the news from Ryan Seacrest that she’s the winner of American Idol Season 6. (FOX Photo)
1. Jordin Sparks
2. Blake Lewis
3. Melinda Doolittle
4. Lakisha Jones
5. Phil Stacey
5. Chris Richardson
7. Sanjaya Malakar
8. Haley Scarnato
9. Gina Glocksen
10. Chris Sligh
11. Stephanie Edwards
12. Brandon Rogers
Season 6 Semifinals
Semifinals Round 3
Antonella Barba
Sabrina Sloan
Sundance Head
Jared Cotter
Semifinals Round 2
Leslie Hunt
Alaina Alexander
Nicholas Pedro
A.J. Tabaldo
Semifinals Round 3
Nicole Tranquillo
Amy Krebs
Rudy Cardenas
Paul Kim
![Flanked by David Archuleta and the late Michael Johns, David Cook sings his victory song on Season 7 of American Idol. (FOX Photo)](https://idolchatteryd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/David-Cook-03-775.jpg)
Flanked by David Archuleta and the late Michael Johns, David Cook sings his victory song on Season 7 of American Idol. (FOX Photo)
1. David Cook
2. David Archuleta
3. Syesha Mercado
4. Jason Castro
5. Brooke White
6. Carly Smithson
7. Kristy Lee Cook
8. Michael Johns
9. Ramiele Malubay
10. Chikezie
11. Amanda Overmyer
12. David Hernandez
Season 7 Semifinals
Semifinals Round 3
Asia’h Epperson
Kady Malloy
Danny Noriega
Luke Menard
Semifinals Round 2
Alaina Whitaker
Alexandrea Lushington
Robbie Carrico
Jason Yeager
Semifinals Round 3
Joanna Borgella
Amy Davis
Garrett Haley
Colton Berry
1. Kris Allen
2. Adam Lambert
3. Danny Gokey
4. Allison Iraheta
5. Matt Giraud
6. Anoop Desai
6. Lil Rounds
8. Scott MacIntyre
9. Megan Joy
10. Michael Sarver
11. Alexis Grace
12. Jorge Nunez
12. Jasmine Murray
Season 8
Wild Card Eliminations
Jesse Langseth
Tatiana Del Toro
Ricky Braddy
Von Smith
Semifinals Round 3
Arianna Afsar
Felicia Barton
Kendall Beard
Kristen McNamara
Taylor Vaifanua
Ju’Not Joyner
Nathaniel Marshall
Alex Wagner-Trugman
Semifinals Round 2
Mishavonna Henson
Jeanine Vailes
Matt Breitzke
Kai Kalama
Nick Mitchell
Semifinals Round 3
Ann Marie Boskovich
Casey Carlson
Jackie Tohn
Stevie Wright
Stephen Fowler
Brent Keith
1. Lee DeWyze
2. Crystal Bowersox
3. Casey James
4. Michael Lynche
5. Aaron Kelly
6. Siobhan Magnus
7. Tim Urban
8. Katie Stevens
9. Andrew Garcia
10. Didi Benami
11. Paige Miles
12. Lacey Brown
Season 9
Semifinals Round 3
Lilly Scott
Katelyn Epperly
Alex Lambert
Todrick Hall
Semifinals Round 2
Haeley Vaughn
Michelle Delamor
Jermaine Sellers
John Park
Semifinals Round 3
Ashley Rodriguez
Janell Wheeler
Joe Munoz
Tyler Grady
1. Scotty McCreery
2. Lauren Alaina
3. Haley Reinhart
4. James Durbin
5. Jacob Lusk
6. Casey Abrams
7. Stefano Langone
8. Paul McDonald
9. Pia Toscano
10. Naima Adedapo
10. Thia Megia
12. Karen Rodriguez
13. Ashthon Jones
Season 10 Semifinalists
Girls
Julie Zarrilla
Lauren Turner
Rachel Zevita
Tatynisa Wilson
Guys
Brett Loewenstern
Clint Gamboa
Jordan Dorsey
Tim Halperin
Wild Card Contestants
Robbie Rosen
Kendra Chantelle
Jovany Barreto
![Phillip Phillips is named Season 11 winner on The Voice while runner-up Jessica Sanchez looks on. (FOX Photo)](https://idolchatteryd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Phillip-Phillips-01-775.jpg)
Phillip Phillips is named Season 11 winner on The Voice while runner-up Jessica Sanchez looks on. (FOX Photo)
1. Phillip Phillips
2. Jessica Sanchez
3. Joshua Ledet
4. Hollie Cavanagh
5. Syklar Laine
6. Elise Testone
7. Colton Dixon
8. DeAndre Brackensick
9. Heejun Han
10. Erika Van Pelt
11. Shannon Magrane
12. Jermaine Jones (DQ)
13. Jeremy Rosado
Season 11 Semifinalists
Girls
Baylie Brown
Chelsea Sorrell
Hallie Day
Haley Johnson
Guys
Aaron Marcellus
Adam Brock
Chase Likens
Creighton Fraker
Eben Franchewitz
Wild Card Contestants
Brielle Von Hugel
Jen Hirsh
Reed Grimm
1. Candice Glover
2, Kree Harrison
3. Angie Miller
4. Amber Holcomb
5. Janelle Arthur
6. Lazaro Arbos
7. Burnell Taylor
8. Devin Velez
9. Paul Jolley
10. Curtis Finch Jr.
Season 12 Semifinalists
Girls
Adriana Latonio
Breanna Steer
Tenna Torres
Guys
Cortez Shaw
Elijah Liu
Nick Boddington
Vincent Powell
Wild Card
Aubrey Cleland *
Charlie Askew
* Qualified for summer tour
1. Caleb Johnson
2. Jena Irene (Asciutto)
3. Alex Preston
4. Jessica Meuse
5. Sam Woolf
6. C.J. Harris
7. Dexter Roberts
8. Malaya Watson
9. Majesty Rose
10. M.K. Nobilette
11. Ben Briley
12. Emily Piriz
13. Kristen O’Connor
Season 13 Semifinalists
Andrina Brogden *
Austin Wolfe *
Brandy Neely *
Bria Anai
Brianna Oakley
Brison Maroney *
Casey Thrasher *
Emmanuel Zidor
Ethan Harris *
George Lovett
Jillian Jensen *
Jordan Brisbane *
Kenzie Hall *
Malcolm Allen
Marrialle Sellars
Maurice Townsend
Spencer Lloyd
* Eliminated without being given a chance to sing.
![Nick Fradiani is surrounded by other finalists after winning Season 14 of American Idol. (FOX Photo)](https://idolchatteryd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Nick-Fradiani-02-775.jpg)
Nick Fradiani is surrounded by other finalists after winning Season 14 of American Idol. (FOX Photo)
1. Nick Fradiani
2. Clark Beckham
3. Jax
4. Rayvon Owen
5. Tyanna Jones
6. Quentin Alexander
7. Joey Cook
8. Qaasim Middleton
9. Daniel Seavey
10. Maddie Walker
10. Adanna Duru
11. Sarina-Joi Crowe
Season 14 Female Semifinalists
Alexis Gomez
Katherine Winston
Loren Lott
Lovey James
Shannon Berthiaume
Shi Scott
Season 14 Male Semifinalists
Adam Ezegelian
Mark Andrew
Michael Simeon
Riley Bria
Savion Wright
Trevor Douglas
![Trent Harmon breaks down into tears after being named the 15th and final winner of American Idol. At his left is runner-up La'Porsha Renae. (FOX Photo)](https://idolchatteryd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Trent-wins-04-775-550.jpg)
Trent Harmon breaks down into tears after being named the 15th and final winner of American Idol. At his left is runner-up La’Porsha Renae. (FOX Photo)
1. Trent Harmon
2. La’Porsha Renae
3. Dalton Rapatonni
4. MacKenzie Bourg
5. Sonika Vaid
6. Tristan McIntosh
Top 7: Avalon Young
Top 7: Lee Jean
Top 9: Gianna Isabella
Top 9: Olivia Rox
Season 15 Semifinalists
Adam Lasher
Amelia Eisnehauer
C.J. Johnson
Emily Brooke
James VIII
Jeneve Rose Mithcell
Jenn Blosil
Jenna Renae
Jordan Sasser
Kory Wheeler
Manny Torrest
Shelbie Z.
Stephany Negrete
Thomas Stringfellow
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Jackson Snelling
Jacquie Roar
Jarae Womack
Jason Arcilla
Jenna Marquis
Jordan Rainer
Joslynn Rose
Julia Roome
Juliete Ojeda
Kara Tenae
Kaylee Shimizu
Kristen Bown
Lennon Vanderdoes
Lauren Williams
Lila Forde
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Mara Justine
Ms. Monet
Nini Iris
Noah Spencer
Olivia Eden
Olivia Minogue
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Ruby Leigh
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Tanner Massey
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Tom Nitta
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