EVER SINCE IT STARTED TELEcasting almost a decade ago, weve been writing about the American Idol talent tilt. We like the way it discovers new singing stars like Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks.

120 contestants on, Kelly Clarkson still reigns supreme.

Since American Idols debut in 2002, when it made Kelly Clarkson a superstar and Justin Guarini the Idol version of Andrew Ridgeley, the show that purports to find Americas next great singing sensation has been a ratings juggernaut

Billboard has spoken and they deem Kelly Clarkson as the most successful American Idol star. The magazine ranked former Idol contestants, like Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, and David Cook, on the list of Idols Top 24. Keep reading to find out why Clarkson ranked No. 1 and which other stars made the list According to Billboard magazine, Kelly Clarkson, the first aspiring ...

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