7 Christian Singers That Got Their Start On American Idol

The first season of American Idol debuted in 2002 and has given many Christian artists the start they needed. Not all the Christian singers won, but they didn’t need to! Original judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson, proved early on that they were looking for talent – regardless of the genre. Over the past 14 years, there have only been 11 judges, which is incredible for a show that has garnered as much attention from both fans and critics. Here are seven Christian singers that got their start on American Idol.