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Adam Lambert is highest-earning ‘American Idol’ alum of 2015

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January 10, 2016

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.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator who has authored over 24,700 original articles over the past 20 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 19-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.