7. Katherine McPhee
Taylor McPhee took second place behind Taylor Hicks in season five of American Idol. The star has since released a total of five studio albums since leaving the show though music is not her only earning passion. After leaving the show, McPhee ventured into an acting career, which has been a major success for her. She appeared in numerous films and TV shows such as “The House Bunny,” “Shark Night 3D”, “SCI: NY” and CBS’ “Scorpion.” She married music producer David Foster in 2018 and currently has a net worth of over $8 million.
Katherine McPhee
6. Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry made a name for himself on American Idol during season five but didn’t win and came fourth instead. However, he had a passion for music and didn’t let the elimination hinder his progress. After leaving the show, Daughtry managed to sign a record deal with RCA Records, where he went on to become lead singer and guitarist for a band he created – Daughtry.
Chris Daughtry
Within five weeks of his band’s first album release, they sold over one million copies, making it one of the highest fast-selling albums in the rock genre. To date, the singer and musician have done multiple collaborations with the likes of Carlos Santana, Slash, Timbaland, and Sevendust. His net worth stands at over $10 million.
