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Forbes calls out the top-earning American Idol alumni of the past year! American Idol
has already crowned 11 winners since its debut in 2002, but which singing sensations have
actually been the most successful lately in the real world? Original 'Idol' winner Kelly
Clarkson is still #1, topping this year's list by raking in about 8 million dollars
over the past year. Hot on her tail is Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry, who tied for
the second-place spot thanks to Carrie's Blown Away album and Daughtry's busy tour schedule.
And let's not forget the very theatrical Adam Lambert, who remains successful with approximately
6 million dollars in earnings, despite losing the 'Idol' crown to Kris Allen back in season
8. Do you think these former 'Idols' deserve to be the most successful today? Are you surprised
that half of them didn't actually win their seasons? Let us know your thoughts and be
sure to stick with us for more TV scoop from Celebified!