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- Carrie Underwood. How she finished: Season 4 Winner. Net worth: $140 million. Our favorite country sensation has come a long way since she first auditioned in 2004.
- Kelly Clarkson. How she finished: Season 1 Winner. Net worth: $50 million. The American Idol alum has been making headlines with The Kelly Clarkson Show, which has been going strong for five seasons.
- Adam Lambert. How he finished: Season 8 Runner-Up. Net worth: $45 million. The Grammy-nominated singer knew how to command the stage ever since he competed on Idol.
- Jennifer Hudson. How she finished: Season 3 Finalist, 7th Place. Net worth: $30 million. Although she wasn’t crowned the champion of American Idol, she did one better and accomplished the rare feat of winning all four of the major American entertainment awards.
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Mar 5, 2021 · We've ranked every winner of "American Idol" based on their amount of success — how many albums or songs they've sold, chart placement, cultural impact, award nominations and wins, and how ...
- Gabbi Shaw
- Henry Blodget
- Carrie Underwood. Net worth: $140 million. Carrie Underwood earned the title of “American Idol” during season four of the show. The win launched her country-pop career and has made her one of the richest country music stars.
- Kelly Clarkson. Net worth: $45 million. In 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the first season of “American Idol,” and her star has continued to rise since. Her singles “A Moment Like This,” “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” reached No. 1 on the charts.
- Adam Lambert. Net worth: $35 million. Adam Lambert’s glam-rock style made him stand out on season eight of “American Idol,” despite his runner-up finish.
- Jennifer Hudson. Net worth: $30 million. Jennifer Hudson’s “American Idol” run ended arguably prematurely — she finished in seventh place on season 3. Her early ouster shocked fans, but Hudson bounced back quickly and now is one of the most successful people to have appeared on the show.
May 20, 2024 · Billboard ranked the best 'American Idol' alumni of all time -- which 'Idol' contestants have had the best careers since leaving the show?
- Jacob Uitti
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- Senior Writer
- Kelly Clarkson. She’s a coach on The Voice. She hosts her own daytime talk show. She’s a staple in Las Vegas with her popular residency. She’s a multi-time Grammy Award winner.
- Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer Hudson became the youngest woman and only the second Black artist to earn herself a coveted EGOT—meaning, she’s received at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
- Carrie Underwood. Winner of the fourth season of the show, Carrie Underwood is one of the biggest stars in country music today. She’s won eight Grammy Awards and sold upwards of 85 million albums worldwide.
- Adam Lambert. When you’re the fill-in choice for the late Freddie Mercury in the band Queen, you automatically make this list. But Adam Lambert is even more than that.
Mar 2, 2022 · Kelly Clarkson, who won the first season, went on to become one of the show’s biggest success stories. In 2016, the show came to an end, only to be revived two years later by ABC, this time...
Jan 16, 2024 · From topping the Billboard charts to playing to massive audiences on world tours, there is no doubt that Underwood has established herself as one of the most successful contestants to have...
