“American Idol” is ending after 15 seasons, juggernaut ratings, thousands of aspiring superstars and way too many covers of Whitney Houston songs.

Source: ‘American Idol’ finale: It all ends tonight – CNN.com

I watched the show a couple of times when Lauren Alaina was a finalist against Scotty McCreery. The show has generated some amazing talent from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson and Adam Lambert. AI left its mark and will never be forgotten in the history of television and of course music.