Kelly Clarkson on American Idol's Farewell Performance

The 15th and final season of American Idol aired February 25 with Harry Connick, Jr.. Jennifer Lopez, and Keith Urban back as judges. As usual, Ryan Seacrest is the host. Thousands showed up for auditions with the hope of being on the final season of the beloved singing competition. We are expected to see many familiar faces from previous seasons throughout the last episodes. The first familiar face was Kelly Clarkson, the first-ever American Idol winner. She sang a song she wrote called "Piece by Piece." She originally wrote this song explaining how her father walked out on her when she was young, and how her husband has stayed for her little girl and baby boy on the way. She had herself, the audience, and the judges all in tears. She later explained that she was hormonal and singing a heartfelt song on the LAST season, she just couldn't help but bawl. However, the audience did not mind. Kelly received a standing ovation from the judges while the crowd chanted her name. The season is off to a great start with many more surprises to come. 

-Makayla Kowalski