NOW: Sparks dropped her first album, November 2007's Jordin Sparks, soon after. She performed 'This Is My Now,' which would become her debut single, at the finale. Sparks was hardly a stranger to competition at the time, having previously appeared on America's Most Talented Kid and vying for titles in local Arizona contests. Just 17 years old at the time of her win, Sparks beat Blake Lewis in the season finale. THEN: Jordin Sparks was named American Idol on May 23, 2007, during the show's sixth season. She earned seven Grammy Awards during this time, including Best New Artist in 2007, and Best Country Solo Performance for both 'Blown Away' and 'Something in the Water.' Underwood, who married hockey player Mike Fisher in 2010, has also tried her hand at acting, famously playing Maria von Trapp in NBC's 2013 production of The Sound of Music Live! The star's career continued to grow from there with the release of four studio albums, most recently 2015's Storyteller. NOW: While 'Inside Your Heaven' performed well for Underwood, she saw even greater success just a few months later with the release of 'Jesus, Take the Wheel.' The track introduced Underwood's debut November 2005 album Some Hearts, which was certified multiplatinum. Underwood performed 'Inside Your Heaven' as a part of the final competition, releasing the track as her debut single. Louis, finally beating Bo Bice in the last episode months later. The Oklahoma native auditioned for the show in St. THEN: Carrie Underwood officially became a star on May 25, 2005, when she won the fourth season of American Idol. The star won her first Grammy awards thanks to Breakaway, taking home Best Pop Vocal Album as well as Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for 'Since U Been Gone.' Clarkson went on to release five more studio albums, including 2015's Piece by Piece, performed at President Barack Obama's second inauguration, and had her first child, daughter River Rose, with husband Brandon Blackstock. She dropped her debut album Thankful in April 2003, led by the hit single 'Miss Independent.' Clarkson followed up soon after with the sophomore effort Breakaway, achieving multiplatinum status. NOW: One of the most successful American Idol alums, Clarkson quickly became a star when the cameras stopped rolling. She wrapped the finale with a famed performance of her debut single, 'A Moment Like This.' The Texas native joined the show to pursue a career in music, taking the winning title at the age of 20. 4, 2002 to become the very first winner of American Idol. THEN: Kelly Clarkson edged out runner-up Justin Guarini on Sept.

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