Results
- Kelly Clarkson defeated Justin Guarini to become the first winner of American Idol.
- Kelly Clarkson's “A Moment Like This” moved from No. 52 to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, setting a record at the time for the biggest jump to the top. The previous record was held by The Beatles with “Can't Buy Me Love,” which jumped from No. 27 to No. 1. Maroon 5 surpassed the record in 2007. Kelly Clarkson also reached No. 1 on both the Canadian and U.S. singles charts.