"American Idol" has been on the air, creating new superstars since 2002. Since then, its winners have gone on to varying degrees of success. This is a list of the top-earning "American Idol "Alumni in 2014. These numbers are based on album sales, concert tickets sales and various other merchandise sales.Â
It is not surprising that such a nationally televised event is able to create music superstars, but it is amazing that "American Idol" can make legitimate success stories. These top-grossing performers include Kelly Clarkson (winner of the very first season), Daughtry, Taylor Hicks, Jennifer Hudson and the top-grossing artist of all, Carrie Underwood.Â
This list compiles the earnings from 2014 and will be updated by year.Â
Genres (Music): Rock music, Folk music, Indie rock, Country
Albums: The World from the Side of the Moon, Behind the Light, iTunes Session, American Idol Season 11 Highlights, Phillip Phillips: Journey to the Finale
Albums: See You Tonight, Christmas with Scotty McCreery, Scotty McCreery – American Idol Season 10, Clear as Day, For Once In My Life (American Idol Performance)