Season 10 of the most popular reality TV
show American Idol is about to reach its finale. This show has produced
some of the best music
artists in American music industry. But few of the contestants really
made more out of it then just getting the American Idol title.
I know this may be one of those
controversial posts which trigger a long comment thread fights but we
have no purpose in doing so. People selected below have proven
themselves by selling record albums worldwide and have gained fame not
just only from the show. Here i have complied a list of the 10 best american idol contestants till season 10.
Carrie Underwood
She has bagged awards more then you can
imagine. After winning the fourth idol season Carrie Underwood has
gained immense popularity with her tracks which have reigned billboard
charts for long.
Kelly Clarkson
After winning the
inaugural season of American Idol, the winner never looked back. Grammy
winner Kelly Clarkson is the most successful American Idol contestant to
date, factoring record sales worldwide.
Adam Lambert
Runner up of season 8, this ‘pop rock”
gay artist has paved his way to form one of the most successful record
label in American music industry.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer has achieved it all. Starting
from American Idol where she came 7th in 2004, moved on to film industry
where she received Oscar for best actress in supporting role for
movie ”Dreamgirls”. She has also won a Grammy for her debut album.
Chris daughtry
Chris Daughtry ended up at fourth place
in idol season 5. He later on formed a band “Daughtry” whose debut album
has become the fastest selling debut rock album in history.
Jordin Sparks
Jordin sparks won the 6th idol season
and became the youngest to win the title. She was 16 at that time. Her
track “No Air” with Chris Brown is the highest selling single track by
any American Idol contestant.
David Archuleta
David Archuleta was one of the youngest
contestants of Idol season 7 and was the runner up of competition. His
single “Crush” was at number 2 on billboard 200 chart.
Katharine McPhee
Katharine also was the runner up of season 5 of American Idol. Her songs
have made plenty of times on top 20 of Billboard 200. She was also
named one of the 100 most beautiful people on earth by People’s
Magazine.
Kellie Pickler
Another country music sensation,Kellie
pickler got her fame from American idol season 5 where she ended up 6th.
Her first album was certified Gold by RIAA three hot singles on country
music charts.
Pia Toscano
This season 10 contestant has already
been compared various times with “voice giants” like Mariah Carey and
Celine Dion. Her departure this season is considered the most shocking
elimination in American Idol history.
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