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| American Idol Finalists (with dates of elimination) | |
| Season 1 ( 2002) | |
| Kelly Clarkson | winner |
| Justin Guarini | September 4 |
| Nikki McKibbin | August 28 |
| Tamyra Gray | August 21 |
| RJ Helton | August 14 |
| Christina Christian | August 7 |
| Ryan Starr | July 31 |
| A.J. Gil | July 24 |
| EJay Day | July 17 |
| Jim VerrarosJames Conrad Verraros (b. February 8, 1983) is an American entertainer and native of Chicago, Illinois who is most notable for being the first finalist to be voted off the first season of American Idol''. Because he was raised by deaf parents, he is fluen | July 17 |
| Season 2 ( 20032003 is a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar), and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Summary Perhaps the defining global event of the year 2003 was the Invasion of Iraq launched by the U) | |
| Ruben StuddardRuben Studdard (born September 12, 1978) is an American pop music singer who rose to fame as winner of the second season of the American Idol television program. Christopher Ruben Studdard, the youngest son of two teachers, sang for the first time at the | winner |
| Clay AikenClay Aiken (born Clayton Holmes Grissom November 30, 1978) is an American pop music singer who rose to fame on the American Idol television program. He came in a close second in the contest, with Ruben Studdard winning by a narrow margin. His debut album, | May 21May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). There are 224 days remaining. Events 996 Sixteen year old Otto III is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1674 John Sobieski is elected by the nobility to be the King of Poland. |
| Kimberley LockeKimberley Locke (born January 3, 1978 in Hartsville, Tennessee) is an American singer. She gained fame with her participation in the American Idol television series. Biography At age five, Locke began singing in church. Her parents divorced when she was e | May 14May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). There are 231 days remaining. Events 1264 Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the de facto ruler of England. 1483 Coronat |
| Joshua GracinJoshua Gracin (born October 18, 1980) was the 4th place contestant in the 2003 edition of American Idol, and at the time of the show also a Lance Corporal in the United States Marines. Now going by Josh Gracin he is signed to Lyric Street Records, and his | May 7 |
| Trenyce | April 30 |
| Carmen Rasmusen | April 23 |
| Kimberly Caldwell | April 16 |
| Rickey Smith | April 9 |
| Corey Clark | disqualified, April 1 |
| Julia DeMato | March 26 |
| Charles Grigsby | March 19 |
| Vanessa Olivarez | March 12 |
| Season 3 ( 2004) | |
| Fantasia Barrino | winner |
| Diana DeGarmo | May 26 |
| Jasmine Trias | May 19 |
| LaToya London | May 12 |
| George Huff | May 5 |
| John Stevens | April 28 |
| Jennifer Hudson | April 21 |
| Jon Peter Lewis | April 15 |
| Camile Velasco | April 7 |
| Amy Adams | March 31 |
| Matthew Rogers | March 24 |
| Leah LaBelle | March 17 |
American Idol is a television show on the Fox Network, based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show is a contest to determine the best young singer in the United States.