According to calculations by The Hollywood Reporter, Carrie Underwood is now officially American Idol’s top earner, surpassing season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson.
Carrie, explains THR, has spent much of the last two years on the road. But while Kelly’s international presence is stronger, she’s spent much of 2010 and 2011 working on her upcoming album. Carrie has also earned additional revenue from her movie and TV work.
See how the rest of the list shakes out below.
The new issue of THR, out today, features a 21 page package on American Idol. Read the cover story HERE.
1. Carrie Underwood
Season 4 winner
Album sales: 12, 296, 000
Digital track sales: 18, 482, 000
Concert revenue: $66, 762, 207
2. Kelly Clarkson
Season 1 winner
Album sales: 10, 674, 000
Digital track sales: 17, 254, 000
Concert revenue: $32, 681, 389
3. Chris Daughtry
Season 5, 4th place
Album sales: 6, 104, 000
Digital track sales: 11, 127, 000
Concert revenue: $19, 159, 287
4. Clay Aiken
Season 2, runner up
Album sales: 4, 990, 000
Digital track sales: 581, 000
Concert revenue: $17, 754, 872
5. Fantasia
Season 3 winner
Album sales: 2, 809, 000
Digital track sales: 1, 325, 000
Concert revenues: $466, 631
6. Ruben Studdard
Season 2 winner
Album sales: 2, 556, 000
Digital track sales: 445, 000
Concert revenues: N/A
7. Jordin Sparks
Season 6 winner
Album sales: 1, 275, 000
Digital track sales: 9, 547, 000
Concert revenue: $1, 141, 629
8. Jennifer Hudson
Season 3, 7th place
Album sales: 1, 160, 000
Digital track sales: 1, 964, 000
Concert revenues: $1, 055, 971
9. David Cook
Season 7 winner
Album sales: 1, 324, 000
Digital track sales: 4, 196, 000
Concert revenue: $1, 012, 335
10. Kellie Pickler
Season 5, 6th place
Album sales: 1, 322, 000
Digital track sales: 3, 319, 000
Concert revenues: N/A
