• Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson Top 'American Idol' Highest Earners List for 2015

    There's no denying that American Idol has been able to make some major stars throughout its 13 seasons. From Carrie Underwood to Kelly Clarkson to Adam Lambert, the reality competition has been a major launching pad for the U.S. music scene in the last decade. And now, following the premiere of American Idol's 14th season, Forbes has released its annual list of the top-earning alums from the long-running program.

  • Kelly Clarkson Talks New Album, Jokes It's 'Up There with John Lennon's "Imagine"'

    Kelly Clarkson is now based in Nashville, and the "Since U Been Gone" singer has been recording for most of the year in the country-music hotbed. According to CMT, via radio.com, Clarkson recently admitted that her seventh studio album might have a little bit of twang in it. "There's all different kinds of genres on there," Clarkson said. "I'm obviously affected by the community I live in. So there's a little bit of everything." Clarkson has done recent live duets with Trisha Yearwood ("Silent Night," "Prizefighter") and Reba McEntire ("Silent Night," "Because of You"), so it is not far-fetched to think that she has been influenced by some of Nashville's best. In jest, she compared the new LP to an all-time U.K. classic. "It's amazing, and you're gonna love it," she said. "Personally, you're gonna be like, 'This is right on up there with John Lennon's 'Imagine.' Guaran-d--n-tee it!"

  • Kelly Clarkson 'Guilted' People into 'Miracle on Broadway' Benefit

    Kelly Clarkson raised $400,000 at her Miracle on Broadway benefit this weekend in Nashville, which featured the likes of Reba McEntire, Meghan Trainor, Hayley Williams, Kacey Musgraves and several other stars. On Tuesday, CMT revealed Clarkson's secret to landing so many celebrities. "I basically guilted people into it," Clarkson said. "I've never asked an artist to do anything, except for sing with me, which a lot of people say no, and it hurts my feelings. So it was a very brave thing for me." One of those recruits was Country Hall of Famer Dolly Parton, who Clarkson contacted at the behest of her husband.

  • Kelly Clarkson, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire Raise Charity Money with Christmas Concert

    Former "American Idol" champion Kelly Clarkson organized a concert recently in order to raise money for various charities. Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood all jumped at the opportunity to raise funds with their talents. The Miracle on Broadway concert occurred Saturday, Dec. 20, in Nashville with Meghan Trainor, Brooks & Dunn and Martina McBride. It raised $200,000 before Brooks and Yearwood matched that total, bringing the sum to $400,000, the "Tennessean" reports. "I figured if I got [McEntire], everyone would have to say yes," Clarkson said about her mother-in-law. "I've never asked an artist to do anything other than sing with me, which a lot of people say no and it hurts my feelings, which is OK." Kacey Musgraves and Paramore's Hayley Williams were also on hand. Dolly Parton had a scheduling conflict, but she promised to be there next year.

  • Miranda Lambert - Picking the Perfect Gifts Every Time

    Some people just instinctively know what the absolutely perfect gift for friends would be. Miranda Lambert is obviously one of those people. Her gifts to Kelly Clarkson's baby, Carrie Underwood and the Tishomingo Animal Shelter have proven that fact.

  • Kelly Clarkson Teases New Album for 2015 on Twitter

    It's been a minute since we've heard new music from Kelly Clarkson, but it seems as though the new mother and wife will be dropping a brand new album next year. Earlier this week, Clarkson logged onto Twitter and announced that she will be releasing a brand new record in the first part of 2015.

  • Beyoncé, Lily Allen Producer: Guitar Music Is At 'All Time Low'

    In a recent interview with NME, pop producer Greg Kurstin lamented the current state of guitar music. Kurstin, who is best known for his work with Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, and Lily Allen, said that rock music is at an "all time low," particularly in the United States.

  • Sony Music Sued by 19 Recordings Regarding 'American Idol' Royalty Dispute

    A number of American Idol contestants are being drug into a lawsuit as their publishing company has discovered an issue with Sony Music's records. 19 Recordings, a music company run by Idol creator Simon Fuller, alleged that multiple audits have found several former Idol contestants have not been paid proper royalties. The performers include Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Jordin Sparks and Clay Aiken.

  • Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson Highest Paid 'Idol' Alums During 2013

    On the verge of another American Idol competition (Season 13 begins tonight), it doesn't hurt to go back and see how the previous contestants are holding up. Forbes has done all of the legwork already, ranking the Top 10 (11, when you consider ties) highest earning Idol alumni of 2013. Carrie Underwood is out front, and out front by a lot.
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