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Kelly Clarkson again bests Carrie Underwood as top 'Idol' earner, David Cook also makes Top 10 list

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR Scene Writer on Feb 3, 2013, at 9:01 AM  Updated on 2/05 at 10:23 AM



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David Cook. JAMES GIBBARD / Tulsa World file


Kelly Clarkson has beat Oklahoma all-star Carrie Underwood for the top spot in the 2012 Forbes list of top-earning "American Idol" veterans.

The top earners, according to Forbes.com. And there were never this many ties on the "Idol" show:

1. Kelly Clarkson: $8 million

2/3. (tie) Carrie Underwood and Daughtry: $5 million

4. Scotty McCreery: $4 million

5. Jennifer Hudson: $3 million

6. Jordin Sparks: $2 million

7. Adam Lambert: $1.5 million

8/9. (tie) Katharine McPhee and Kellie Pickler: $1.1 million

10/11. (tie) David Cook and David Archuleta: $1 million

Read the full Forbes story at tulsaworld.com/forbesidol2012.
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