After 15 seasons, "American Idol" has decided to dim the lights. Season 15 in 2016 will be the show's last. Click through the gallery to revisit all the American Idol winners since 2002.
In a Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 file photo, from left to right, singer Keith Urban, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, and singer Harry Connick, Jr. arrive on set of “American Idol” in Los Angeles. Fox announced announced Monday, May 11, 2015 that “American Idol” will go off the air after its 15th and final season next spring.
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At age 20, Kelly Clarkson was the winner of “American Idol’s” inaugural season in 2002.
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Ruben Studdard won Season 2 of “American Idol” in 2003. Here’s his first audition.
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At age 19, Fantasia Barrino won Season 3 of “American Idol” in 2004.
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Carrie Underwood went on to considerable fame after winning Season 4 of “American Idol” in 2005. She was 21.
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When he won Season 5 of American Idol at age 29, Taylor Hicks was the oldest winner ever on “American Idol.”
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Jordin Sparks was the youngest “American Idol” winner yet at age 17. She won Season 6 in 2007.
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David Cook won Season 7 of “American Idol” in 2008.
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Kris Allen won “American Idol’s” 8th season in 2009.
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Lee DeWyze won “American Idol’s” 9th season in 2010.
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Another 17-year-old captured the “American Idol” win in 2011. Scotty McCreery took the trophy for Season 10.
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Phillip Phillips won Season 11 in 2012 at age 21.
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Candice Glover won Season 12 of “American Idol” in 2013 at age 23.
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The most recent winner is Caleb Johnson from 2014’s Season 13.
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WASHINGTON — After 15 seasons, “American Idol” has decided to dim the lights. Season 15 in 2016 will be the show’s last. Click through the gallery to revisit all the American Idol winners since 2002.
