American Idol, Season 5

Learn about the accomplishments of American Idol winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Hicks. Find out where these American Idol winners are now.

Learn about the first five seasons of American Idol.

Learn more about Randy Jackson, a judge on American Idol. Highlights from Randy Jackson's bio.

Learn more about American Idol judge and reality TV producer Simon Cowell.

Enjoy pictures from the season finale of American Idol 5.

Katharine McPhee talks about American Idol in an interview with the media.

A look at the American Idol finalists.

I am no fortune teller --and I’m no music executive either, but that won’t stop this reality TV guide from predicting the music careers of the American Idol Top 10!

Profiles of Melissa McGhee, Paris Bennett, Ayla Brown, Brenna Gethers Heather Cox, Mandisa Hundley, Kinnik Sky, Katharine McPhee, Becky O'Donohue, Stevie Scott, Bonny Bennett, Kevin Covais, Bucky Covington, Chris Daughtry, Patrick Hall, Taylor Hicks, Will Makar, Gedeon McKinney, Jose Penala, David Radford, Elliot Yamin, Ace Young.

Check out the photo galleries of your favorite American Idol contestants!

What you need to know about the hit show American Idol.

How much do you remember about the first four seasons of American Idol?

Weigh in on Simon, Paula, and Randy.

The American Idol finalists have been looking really good lately. Cool outfits, fabulous hair...So, what exactly goes into getting those glammed-up looks?

Find out what the outspoken Brenna had to say after her elimination.

Find out what eliminated contestant Becky had to say.

Enjoy pictures of American Idol contestant Ace Young in his photo gallery. Pictures are added to Ace's photo gallery throughout the American Idol season.

Put these dates on your calendars, American Idol fans!

Find out which Idols went from geek to chic.

Find out why making it to the American Idol Top 12 is so much better than making it to the Top 24.

Get the facts about the American Idol judge we all love to hate. Find out all about Simon's career and more.

Read about Paula Abdul, American Idol's sweetest judge. Learn facts like where she was born, her birthday, and what she achieved during her impressive recording career.

Get to know American Idol's smoothest judge, dawg! Find out more about Randy Jackson.

Learn about Ryan Seacrest, the host of American Idol. Where is he from, how old is he, and why is he qualified for the job?