American Idol season 17 debuted last night. From Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, to Adam Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia Barrino, Phillip Phillips and many more, the series launched a stream of talented musicians to stardom with multi-million dollar albums and songs that topped the charts. Though the industry has changed and with the addition of The Voice, not as many contestants are getting rich from their appearances on American Idol.
Phillip Phillips who won American Idol in Season 11 is considered the last successful American Idol.
Kelly Clarkson has won the most Grammy awards of any American Idol winner
Scotty McCreery winner of American Idol Season 10 is the shows youngest winner.
Of all of the contestants who did not win American Idol, Jennifer Hudson has been the most successful.
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Fact- Do you remember, Caleb Johnson, Candace Glover or Nick Fradiani?
Fake – Carrie Underwood has 7, Kelly only 3.
Fake – Jordin Sparks is the youngest winner at 17, but McCreery Is the youngest male winner at 17 and right behind Jordin in second place.
Fact – She is worth over $20 million , followed by Adam Lambert with $16 and Daughtry with $10 million.
