Best-Selling American Idol Alumni

I did this last year too, let's see how the numbers have changed since then. The ninth season of American Idol kicks off Tuesday night and while we wait, I've decided to put together a list with the fifteen best-selling American Idol contestants albums according to US sales only.

1. Carrie Underwood- Some Hearts

(sales: 6,917,000 - certification: 7x Platinum)

2. Kelly Clarkson- Breakaway

(sales: 6,104,000 - certification: 6x Platinum)

3. Daughtry- Daughtry

(sales: 4,609,000 - certification: 4x Platinum)

4. Carrie Underwood- Carnival Ride

(sales: 3,045,00 - certification: 3x Platinum)

5. Clay Aiken- Measure of a Man

(sales: 2,780,000 - certification: 2x Platinum)

6. Kelly Clarkson- Thankful

(sales: 2,730,000 - certification: 2x Platinum)

7. Ruben Studdard- Soulful

(sales: 1,790,000 - certification: Platinum)

8. Fantasia- Free Yourself

(sales: 1,770,000 - certification: Platinum)

9. Clay Aiken- Merry Christmas, With Love

(sales: 1,370,000 - certification: Platinum)

10. David Cook- David Cook

(sales: 1,279,000 - certification: Platinum)

11. Carrie Underwood- Play On
(sales: 1,183,000 - certification: Platinum)

12. Jordin Sparks- Jordin Sparks
(sales: 1,080,000 - certification: Platinum)

13. Daughtry- Leave This Town
(sales: 882,000 - certification: Gold)

14. Kellie Pickler- Small Town Girl
(sales: 818,000 - certification: Gold)

15. Kelly Clarkson- All I Ever Wanted
(sales: 815,000 - certification: Gold)