According to Forbes Magazine, Lambert earned $10 million in 2015, while leaving country darling Carrie Underwood in second place with $8 million. In 2013 and 2014, Underwood was the highest-earning American Idol alumna.
During his tenure on the reality singing competition American Idol, which is now in its 15th and final season, Lambert was the runner-up winner behind Kris Allen.
As Digital Journal reported, Lambert will be embarking on “The Original High” headlining tour, in an effort to support his latest studio offering, The Original High.