‘American Idol’ Top 12 Earners

As we are almost at the end of the 'American Idol' era, it's always fun to look back on some of the past winners, and even some people who got kicked off, but still managed to become superstars - (we're looking at you, Jennnifer Hudson!) Winning that trophy doesn't always turn into $$$$, but Forbes is telling us who the top 'American Idol' earners are. Check out the list below, and good luck to Acadiana's own MacKenzie Bourg as he inches closer and closer to winning the final trophy in the final season.

Carrie Underwood - $20 million

Chris Daughtry / Adam Lambert TIE - $6 million

Fantasia Barrino - $4 million

Jordin Sparks - $3 million

Kelly Clarkson - $2.5 million

Jennifer Hudson - $3 million

Kellie Pickler - $1.8 million

Clay Aiken -$1.5 million

Katherine McPhee / David Archuleta / David Cook TIE $1 million