We’re down to the sweet 16 in our AmericanIdol bracket, as fans vote to determine the greatest contestant in the reality TV competition’s 20-year history. Vote here ➡️
Now we need your help for Round 3, as the list of epic “Idol” singers has been trimmed to 16. Fill out a bracket for fun, or vote in our polls right now so you have a say in the all-time American Idol.
As we enter the sweet 16, voters have some tough choices to make. Carrie Underwood or Clay Aiken? Chris Daughtry or Jordin Sparks? Kelly Clarkson or Lauren Alaina? Ruben Studdard or Bo Bice? David Cook or Taylor Hicks? Just for fun, we named the regions in honor of the iconic “Idol” panel: host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Paul Abdul and Simon Cowell.Who is the best "American Idol" contestant of all time? Vote in the third round of our bracket!
Voting in Round 3 closes on Monday afternoon, April 11. We’ll follow up with results and fourth-round polls, and share results for the subsequent rounds until we name the champion.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.