The powerhouse reality TV franchise has launched numerous musical stars. Here are twenty of the most successful, ranked by how much cash they've raked in since the show.

For 22 seasons and running, American Idol has unveiled which contestants have qualified for the competition’s most elite tier, the top 10. This season is no exception, with the names of the ...

With Carrie Underwood returning to 'American Idol', the singer decided to hand out a platinum ticket a little early.

Perry was a judge on American Idol for seven seasons, and during that time, she had to give feedback to contestants — good or ...

Other projects: He competed on the 15th season of "The Biggest Loser ... He has the third-highest record sales of "Idol" contestants behind Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

A 20-year-old singer kissed by Katy Perry during his American Idol audition has said the experience left him "uncomfortable" - because it was his first kiss. Benjamin Glaze, who was 19 at the time ...

Underwood debuted on American Idol as a contestant in Season 4. Seacrest hosted with Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, who were returning as judges at the time. The 21-year-old ...

He wrote, “This can’t be the same person who eliminated me on American Idol 5 years ago.” With his video viewed over two ...