When Did Kelly Clarkson Win American Idol A Milestone In Music History

4, 2002, file photo, 'american idol winner kelly clarkson sings on the show. | in this , file photo, american idol winner carrie underwood sings on the. If in the early 2000s you found yourself texting the number on your screen to vote for your favorite american idol contestants, then youll be shocked to learn that september 4. In 2002, clarkson became the very first winner of american idol. Since her victory, shes released 10 studio albums and won three grammys from 17 nominations.