Season 1's show winner: Kelly Clarkson
The first American Idol has sold over 20 million albums worldwide since she took the crown in 2002. She has had at least nine Top 10 songs on the Hot 100 charts, including her latest No. 1 smash, ''What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)'' from her fifth studio album Stronger. —MJ Santilli
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As Jennifer Hudson and Katharine McPhee prove in the coming season of ''Smash,'' the ''Idol'' singer with the most votes doesn't always end up on top -- so, based on seasons 1-11, who's the real world victor? We survey the contenders...
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