Meet the "Idol" finalists who lost, but went on to win Academy Awards, earn millions of record sales, and tour with legendary rock bands.

The hit reality singing competition returns for season 23 on Sunday. Here's what runners-up like Justin Guarini and Adam ...

Clay Aiken has shifted his career focus from entertainment to politics. When 24-year-old Aiken auditioned for "American Idol" in 2003, the judges were blown away by the power of his voice.

Ahead of the 23rd season of "American Idol," it's time to look back on previous winners and see how many actually became ...

In 2003, Ruben Studdard became the second "American ... Loser" and made his Broadway debut in 2018 with his runner-up, Clay Aiken. It's Aiken, actually, who takes points away from Studdard.

2003: Kenny Chesney, Crosby ... Smith, Montgomery Gentry, Rock ‘N’ Roll Reunion XXV, Clay Aiken, Rascal Flatts, Nickelback with Puddle of Mudd and Finger 11, Josh Turner, Kid Rock with ...

Clay Aiken, Adam Lambert, and Jordin Sparks while remaining a TV ratings juggernaut." Its performance presentation or result show was the top-rated television program in the United States for a record ...

A 40-minute documentary titled “To Have a Name Worth Owning” will premiere at the Aiken Center for the Arts this coming Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m.