Scotty McCreery beat out Lauren Alaina to win Season 10 of American Idol.
American Idol Season 1 Winner – Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson defeated Justin Guarini in the final showdown to win the first American Idol title.
American Idol Season 2 Winner – Ruben Studdard
Ruben Studdard beat out Clay Aiken by a small margin to be crowned the winner in Season 2 of American Idol.
American Idol Season 3 Winner – Fantasia Barrino
American Idol Season 3 winner, Fantasia became a successful recording artist, and so did Jennifer Hudson, who was eliminated early on.
American Idol Season 4 Winner – Carrie Underwood
Season 4 winner, Carrie Underwood has since become the most successful Idol contestant in the U.S. in terms of album sales — selling more than 12 million units.
American Idol Season 5 Winner – Taylor Hicks
Taylor Hicks was named American Idol in Season 5 with Katharine McPhee as the runner-up.
American Idol Season 6 Winner – Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks was crowned the Season 6 winner in 2007 over runner-up Blake Lewis.
American Idol Season 7 Winner – David Cook
David Cook beat out runner-up David Archuleta to become Season 7’s American Idol.
American Idol Season 8 Winner – Kris Allen
In Season 8, it was Kris Allen who defeated Adam Lambert in the finale.
American Idol Season 9 Winner – Lee DeWyze
Lee DeWyze was voted as Season 9’s American Idol over Crystal Bowersox.
American Idol Season 10 Winner – Lauren or Scotty?
Either 16-year-old Lauren Alaina or country crooner Scotty McCreery be declared Season 10’s American Idol.
American Idol Season 11 Winner – Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips took home the prize of American Idol of Season 11 after he beat out Jessica Sanchez
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