![]() ![]() The singer released his self-titled debut album shortly after the show in 2008, featuring romantic ballads like “Crush” and “To Be with You.” It went gold within several months. As America has seen, however, his second place finish didn’t stop “Archie” from making it big. One of “American Idol’s” youngest competitors to date, David Archuleta, came close to becoming the seventh “American Idol” in 2008, but narrowly lost out to David Cook. With “Idol’s” current season inching its way toward crowning a new winner, decided to take a look at the show’s alumni, counting up their record sales domestically to find out who are the Top 10 Best Selling “American Idols” of all-time…ġ0. ![]() Who could forget Chris Daughtry, the shaved-headed rocker, who went on to front his own ensemble and win the hearts of millions. Plenty of formerly undiscovered singers have gone far even without winning the competition too, like Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken, who went from chart topper to Broadway star. Kelly Clarkson went from blushing 20-something with a big voice to international sensation thanks to her top spot on the show, while the quiet, but commanding Carrie Underwood scored Grammys, country music accolades and millions of album sales after winning the crown. Over its eight seasons, “American Idol” has turned dozens of amateur singers into superstars. ![]()
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