By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama
I know lots of you are completely embroiled in American Idol right now, so I hope you’ll enjoy this playlist which compiles some of the greatest hits from winners (and losers) on the show throughout the past eight years. If you’d like to have these songs on your iPod or MP3, just print this list and keep it handy when you visit your favorite online music store, like iTunes. Enjoy!
A Moment Like This, by Kelly Clarkson
Flying Without Wings, by Ruben Studdard
This Is The Night, by Clay Aiken
I Believe, by Fantasia
Takin’ It To The Streets, by Taylor Hicks
Over The Rainbow, by Katherine McPhee
Last Name, by Carrie Underwood
What About Now, by Daughtry
Light On, by David Cook
Crush, by David Archuleta
Wait For You, by Elliott Yamin
How Many Words, by Blake Lewis
No Air, by Jordin Sparks
Best Days of Your Life, by Kellie Pickler
Neither One of Us, by Jennifer Hudson
What’s Right Is Right, by Taylor Hicks
Before He Cheats, by Carrie Underwood
Walk Away, by Kelly Clarkson
Because of You, by Kelly Clarkson
Invisible, by Clay Aiken
Spotlight, by Jennifer Hudson
Truth Is, by Fantasia
Break Anotha, by Blake Lewis
Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful, by Kellie Pickler
Sorry 2004, by Ruben Studdard
Jesus, Take The Wheel, by Carrie Underwood
The Real Thing, by Bo Bice
It’s Not Over, by Daughtry
Home, by Daughtry
My Life Would Suck Without You, by Kelly Clarkson
Did we forget your favorite American Idol song? Click the word “comment” below and post your suggestions. The Music Mama is back around the first of every month with a new playlist of suggested titles. E-mail Jackie at mamas@nwaMotherlode.com.
