3. Adam Lambert
If Adam Lambert didn’t show the world anything with his successful music career, he did by showing them that you don’t need the title of a TV reality show to be a star. It was a major surprise for many when Lambert landed second behind Kris Allen in season eight of American Idol.
Adam Lambert
The same year he left the contest, Lambert released his first album, which won him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal. He has further released three studio albums where he got a tour contract with Queen. The star’s current net worth is estimated at $20 million.
2. Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson stands as the first star to win the coveted title of American Idol as she copped the first season’s win. Since then, the star has hit a major success journey in her career as she released several albums and singles, which topped the Billboard charts countless times. She is famous for the single “Because of You.” Her amazing musical career has landed her numerous awards to include four American Music Awards, three MTV Awards, three Grammy Awards, and two Academy of Country Music Awards. The star was signed to RCA Records.
Kelly Clarkson
In addition to music, Clarkson also crossed over into writing, film, and television. Clarkson has released two children’s books under her dealership with a book publisher, HarperCollins. She also became a judge on season 14, 15 and 16 of “The Voice” and has hosted the daytime show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Her net worth is an average of $28 million.
