AMERICAN IDOL MONEY MACHINE

Those who have had success on American Idol have made some incredible money. I'm not just talking about the winners, but also the runner-ups and others. First consider the runners-up. Clay Aiken, Bo Bice, Katherine McPhee etc. all have phenomenal recording careers. I would suggest that all those who made it to the top 12 are doing very nicely. Even some who never made it to Hollywood managed to make some money if they happened to get invited to appear on a TV talk show. American Idol gives performers a huge head start to their recording careers by giving them exposure. Before these performers first recordings hit the market American Idol fans have already decided to run out and buy them.

Be sure to watch American Idol tonight and vote for your favorite