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With a lot of people trying out for American Idol each year it is rather obvious that only a few select people will manage to walk away with the actual title of American Idol. This is not to say that looking to win is bad, after all it could be a lot of fun, but is the real winner of American Idol the actual winner? It could always be argued after looking at the different contestants that those who are actually the “losers” of the show are in fact much more successful. With this in mind we will look at the last few seasons and see who has truly been more successful the winner or the runner up.

Season one brought Kelly Clarkson as the winner and Justin Guarini as the runner up. While Justin certainly played to the hearts of the teenage girls, in commercial terms Kelly Clarkson has been much more successful. With this in mind, it is rather clear that she has emerged as the actual winner; not only of the title, but also the success for season one.

Season two brought to the world Clay Aiken as a runner up and Ruben Studdard as the Velvet Teddy Bear that won the show. Out of the season two finalists, it is Clay Aiken that is better known in the media. After several album releases, as well as a few stints on Broadway he has created a name for himself, rather than disappearing into oblivion. Ruben Studdard on the other hand has been slowly disappearing from the public spotlight for a very long time.

Season three found both Fantasia Barrino and also Diana DeGarmo. From the two contestants Fantasia is the one with more publicity, however most of the publicity surrounding her has to do with missed performances from her Broadway show The Color Purple. Diana DeGarmo has disappeared from the spotlight completely.

Season four provided both Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood. This was a season in which the best American Idol so far actually appeared. While Bo Bice was praised as a top rocker, Carrie Underwood has emerged as a truly magnificent star in the country music field. Winning over the hearts of millions of fans, she has become truly a darling of country music and found astronomical success.

Season five provided both Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee. It is extremely important to understand that Taylor Hicks is so far the oldest contestant to actually win the show. Katharine McPhee has so far disappeared back into the cracks, aside for a bit of brief publicity that surrounded her recent wedding. Taylor Hicks himself has once again disappeared himself into cracks and is not in the public eye, nor catching much commercial success following his win.

Season six brought out the unique Blake Lewis as well as the young Jordin Sparks. So far, Jordin’s career has been rising with the incredible success of a duet with Chris Brown. Several other singles have appeared from her debut album. While she has found some good success so far, it is still unclear how successful she will be ultimately, but she has found greater success than Blake Lewis. While Blake was only a runner up for the season, he has provided a significantly different sound to the show. While most contestants are quite boring, Blake Lewis has brought a unique sound that is completely unique for the entire show.

For so many contestants it is a very upsetting time after the show ends. Many contestants start to believe that they are going to fall into complete oblivion, but at the same time there are a large number of contestants who have failed who are able to go onto create a truly wonderful career. In order to actually discover who has been successful following American Idol it is extremely important that you take some time to really look over all of the contestants and see who has been successful following the show, and who has not.

The majority of the contestants who make it into the top few places of the show tend to be offered some sort of recording contract. It is important to realize that not all contestants who are offered a contract are actually successful though. Simply being offered a contract is not a guarantee of success, and this is where many people tend to slip. The idea seems to be that once a recording contract is offered, the hard work ends. In fact, this is the moment when it just gets started. For the majority of musicians it is critical to understand that not only is the contestant up against the other recent American Idol contestants, they are also then up against the seasoned professionals who make their living using their vocal talents.

The true test for the contestants is when they are up against all of the other professionals in the music industry and determine exactly how they are going to ensure that they stay relevant. What most American Idol contestants do not realize is that hard work and dedication is simply not enough. It is very important to create music that people actually want to hear. It is also important to actually make music that you are interested in though, this means it is very important to balance these creative desires.

There are several failed American Idols who have done very well for themselves following the show. The first that tends to come to mind is Chris Daughtry, this is the biggest success simply because of the fact that he went on with his band to create major success. Additional huge successes come from people such as Jennifer Hudson who has gone on to a career in film, while picking up an Academy Award for her performance in Dreamgirls.

Trying to predict the success of an American Idol contestant is never easy, however taking the time to actually connect with the audience is a key ingredient of success. At the same time, though it is absolutely critical to take some time and really start looking at all of the musical inspirations that each musician has. If you are looking to create a true connection with your audience, it is very important to tune into the whims and desires of the crowd. For many this is extremely hard to do, and for others it is even more difficult to do.

As you watch each season of American Idol, you have no doubt seen several different artists that you are interested in watching create a special career. Working on a separate CD is not something that all contestants are suitable for. However, it is possible for many of the contestants to create a truly unique album if they are given the opportunity. The important consideration is the fact that most people simply do not have the time, or the resources that would allow them to actually create a spectacular album.

Pulling for the contestant that you are interested in is very important, because as everyone knows it is critical to ensure that your favorite contestant receives the recording contract. Typically speaking, it is known that those contestants who are extremely popular are much more likely to actually receive a contract over those contestants that are just merely tolerated by the viewers. It is extremely important to ensure that your favorite contestant goes as far as you would like, which means showing your full support. While most people are fully aware that it is difficult to obtain a recording contract having huge amounts of support is always a great assistance for the contestant that you have chosen.