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By June 2007 the best selling contestant of American Idol is Chris Daughtry 'DAUGHTRY' Who came 4th Place on American Idol, He has sold over 16.9 million worldwide.

The best selling winner of American idol is Kelly clarkson. Clarkson has sold over 18 million world wide. Her second album entitled "Breakaway" sold just under 12 million world wide.

He has stated, that he would if he had the chance, but he is still under contract so they would not let him quit.

Idol Gives Back is an annual charity show where the audience and the viewers at home can donate money to a charity. It started in season 6 where the money was donated to families in poverty in Africa and America. Several famous acts were performing at the show such as: Elvis Presley, Kelly Clarkson, Il Divo, Rascal Flatts, Josh Groban Celine Dion and more.