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Past "American Idol" winners include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and more. Who's left in the running for Season 24?

The Season 24 finale of "American Idol" premieres tonight. Here's what to know about watching the star-studded episode, including the start time, finalists, performers and more.

After the conclusion of season 24 of "American Idol," it's time to look back on previous winners and see how many actually became American idols.

Hardly any of the Top 12 "American Idol" contestants could get through their performances without shedding a tear. And Jelly Roll wasn't immune to these heightened emotions, either. Though the theme ...