American Idolis in the business of making music stars, and in turn, has made lots of money for some of their contestants.Forbesreleased their list of the top-earningIdolalums of 2012 a few names on this list are sure to surprise you.
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Who's No. 1?
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American Idol is in the business of making music stars, and in turn, has made lots of money for some of their contestants. Forbes released their list of the top-earning Idol alums of 2012 a few names on this list are sure to surprise you.
David Archuleta- $1 Million
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Kellie Pickler- $1.1 Million
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Katharine McPhee- $1.1 Million
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Adam Lambert- $1.5 Million
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Jordin Sparks- $2 Million
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Jennifer Hudson- $3 Million
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Scotty McCreery - $4 Million
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Daughtry- $5 Million
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Carrie Underwood- $5 Million
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Kelly Clarkson- $8 Million
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Who's No. 1?
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American Idol is in the business of making music stars, and in turn, has made lots of money for some of their contestants. Forbesreleased their list of the top-earning Idol alums of 2012 a few names on this list are sure to surprise you.
