The 10 Most Successful
American Idol
Contestants

Ever since its debut in 2002, America's biggest singing competition, American Idol, has been introducing talented artists to the world.

Here are the 10 most successful American Idol contestants.

CATHERINE POWELL/STRINGER

Our favorite country sensation has come a long way since she first auditioned in 2004.

How she finished: Season 4 winner
Net worth: $140 million

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

1.

KAYLA OADDAMS

Kelly has been making headlines with The Kelly Clarkson Show, which has been going strong for 4 seasons.

How she finished: Season 1 winner
Net worth: $45 million

KELLY CLARKSON

2.

LOU ROCCO

Lambert has dropped 5 albums, with his first earning a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

How he finished: Season 8 runner-up
Net worth: $35 million

ADAM LAMBERT

3.

MARK VON HOLDEN

Hudson made history as the youngest woman to reach EGOT status.

How she finished: Season 3 finalist, 7th place
Net worth: $30 million

JENNIFER HUDSON

4.

STEVE GRANITZ

She released 5 albums after competing on Idol & has also established an impressive acting career.

How she finished: Season 5 runner-up
Net worth: $14 million

KATHARINE MCPHEE

5.

RODIN ECKENROTH

She's the youngest winner in Idol history & her Grammy-nominated debut album sold over 3 million copies.

How she finished: Season 6 winner
Net worth: $8 million

JORDIN SPARKS

6.

TIMOTHY NORRIS

HIs rock band's first album became the fastest-selling debut rock album in Neilsen SoundScan history.

How he finished: Season 5, 4th place
Net worth: $8 million

CHRIS DAUGHTRY

7.

ALLEN BEREZOVSKY

The Jewish-Israeli singer released a total of 9 albums after coming in third place on the singing competition.

How he finished: Season 5, 3rd place
Net worth: $6 million

ELLIOTT YAMIN

8.

JASON KEMPIN

After releasing his debut album, Clear as Day, which was certified platinum, the singer dropped 4 more albums.

How he finished: Season 10 winner
Net worth: $4 million

SCOTTY McCREERY

9.

CHRIS HASTON/NBC

He released 6 albums, went on 11 tours & made several TV cameos, from Scrubs to The Office.

How he finished: Season 2 runner-up
Net worth: $4 million

CLAY AIKEN

10.

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