The "American Idol" Rollercoaster: Checking In On the Show's Biggest Winners and Losers

From Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson to Jessica Sierra and Sanjaya Malakar

photo: American Idol Gallery 2008: Jordin Sparks Season 6 Photo
Jordin Sparks
Who? The extremely tall surprise winner of season six
Career Peak: Selected to honor Diana Ross at the Kennedy Center Honors; "Tattoo" reached the top ten of the singles chart
Career Valley: Sales of her self-titled debut haven't been as strong as past winners, though unlike many other Idols, she still has a record deal
Currently: Promoting her album with a few select dates, but she is not currently on tour

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