American Idol season 4

American Idol
Season 4
Hosted byRyan Seacrest
JudgesPaula Abdul
Simon Cowell
Randy Jackson
WinnerCarrie Underwood
Runner-upBo Bice
Finals venueKodak Theatre
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseJanuary 18 (2005-01-18) –
May 25, 2005 (2005-05-25)
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The fourth season of American Idol premiered on January 18, 2005, and continued until May 25, 2005. It was hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell also returned as judges. Carrie Underwood won the season with approximately 500 million votes cast in the season and 37 million for the finale, while Bo Bice was the runner-up. Underwood has since gone on to become an eight-time Grammy-winning country megastar. It was also the first season of the series to be aired in high definition.