45 Iconic 'American Idol' Performances To Check Out Before The Reboot
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45 Iconic 'American Idol' Performances To Check Out Before The Reboot

In light of the singing show's reboot, let's take a trip down memory lane!

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45 Iconic 'American Idol' Performances To Check Out Before The Reboot
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Remember when "American Idol" used to be about the next big star? From uncomfortable auditions to outstanding performances, this reality television series had its moments that are pretty hard to forget.

With a brand new season of the previously-canceled series "American Idol" airing Sunday, March 11th on ABC, long-time fans hope the reboot will be worth the watch. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan are the new set of judges that take the spots of Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell, and many other judges.

To celebrate the return of "American Idol," here are 45 of the show's memorable performances from winning contestants like Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, and Carrie Underwood!


1. Fantasia Barrino - "Summertime"

Season 3


2. Carrie Underwood - "Alone"

Season 4


3. Kelly Clarkson - "(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman"

Season 1


4. Adam Lambert - "Mad World"

Season 8

5. Candice Glover - "Lovesong"

Season 12


6. Jena Irene - "Creep"

Season 13


7. Caleb Johnson - "Dream On"

Season 13


8. La'Porsha Renae - "Diamonds"

Season 15


9. David Cook - "Billie Jean"

Season 7


10. Jessica Sanchez, DeAndre Brackensick & Candice Glover - "It Doesn't Matter Anymore"

Season 11


11. Haley Reinhart - "You Oughta Know"

Season 10


12. Joshua Ledet - "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World"

Season 11


13. Jennifer Hudson - "Circle of Life"

Season 3


14. Jessica Sanchez - "I Will Always Love You"

Season 11


15. Melinda Doolittle - "Home"

Season 6


16. Phillip Phillips - "Home"

Season 11


17. Tamyra Gray - "A House is Not a Home"

Season 1


18. Kelly Clarkson - "Respect"

Season 1


19. Burnell Taylor - "Ready for Love"

Season 12


20. Joey Cook - "Fancy"

Season 14


21. Elise Testone - "Whole Lotta Love"

Season 11


22. Amber Holcomb - "My Funny Valentine"

Season 12


23. Siobhan Magnus - "Paint It, Black"

Season 9


24. Chris Daughtry - "Hemorrhage"

Season 5


25. Candice Glover - "I (Who Have Nothing)"

Season 12


26. James Durbin - "Will You Love Me Tomorrow"

Season 10


27. Adam Lambert - "The Tracks of My Tears"

Season 8


28. Pia Toscano - "I'll Stand by You"

Season 10


29. Thia Megia - "Colors of the Wind"

Season 10


30. Amber Holcomb - "What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life"

Season 12


31. Jessica Sanchez - "Stuttering"

Season 11


32. Kris Allen - "Heartless"

Season 8


33. Clay Aiken - "Solitaire"

Season 2


34. Jessica Sanchez & Joshua Ledet - "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)"

Season 11

35. Angie Miller - "Bring Me to Life"

Season 12


36. Haley Reinhart - "Rolling in the Deep"

Season 10


37. Naima Adedapo - "Summertime"

Season 10


38. Jordin Sparks - "I (Who Have Nothing)"

Season 6


39. David Cook - "Always Be My Baby"

Season 7


40. Paris Bennett - "Midnight Train to Georgia"

Season 5


41. Trent Harmon - "Chandelier"

Season 15


42. Jessica Sanchez & Jennifer Holliday - "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"

Season 11

43. Haley Reinhart - "Bennie & The Jets"

Season 10

44. Joey Cook - "Mad World"

Season 14


45. Sam Woolf & Malaya Watson - "Lucky"

Season 13



Any performances I missed? Feel free to comment your favorite performances from American Idol, and remember to tune in to American Idol on Sunday, March 11, at 9/8 on ABC.

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