|
|
Post by seoulmate on Jul 21, 2011 16:22:37 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by adamme on Jul 21, 2011 16:37:05 GMT -5
blogs.forbes.com/zackomalleygreenburg/2011/07/21/the-top-earning-american-idols/The Top-Earning American Idols Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry share the second spot on our list, each raking in $6 million. Lambert, the runner up in Idol’s seventh season, performed 116 shows around the world in 12 months; Daughtry played 53 dates in support of album Leave This Town. The top ten money-making Idol alums combined to earn $50 million over the past year alone.www.forbes.com/pictures/eeel45ekei/3-adam-lambert-6-million-tie 3. Adam Lambert ($6 million, tie) Lambert was edged by Kris Allen in Season Eight, but he easily out-earned his rival thanks largely to 116 shows around the world in 12 months. Methodology These numbers are based on estimated pretax income earned from May 2010 to May 2011, before subtracting agent and manager fees. The totals were compiled with the help of data from Pollstar, RIAA and others, as well as extensive interviews with industry insiders including managers, concert promoters, publicists, agents and, in some cases, the musicians themselves. For more on the business of music, check out Zack's Jay-Z biography, Empire State of Mind. When we're all trying to figure it out if Adam's in the red or not or how much money he makes from the tour and album/single sales, I remembered Q3 (or someone), but I'm pretty sure it's Q3 predicted that he earned around $5million in 2011 . It's closed and even better. WOOO HOOOOO |
|
|
|
Post by kittykay on Jul 21, 2011 16:37:37 GMT -5
|
|
JazzRocks
Member
The Crazy Train is Ready to Roll!
Posts: 4,280
Location:
|
Post by JazzRocks on Jul 21, 2011 16:39:10 GMT -5
I'm so happy for the $6M BB earned but I'm even more thrilled about the ranking! Yeah, cause I'm petty like that. Srsly, he worked so damn hard & he deserves every penny. What Lyndsay Parker has to say: yhoo.it/nVQoOWETA: Forgot to squee...........  |
|
|
|
Post by kittykay on Jul 21, 2011 16:39:49 GMT -5
mindchnger
:DD comment @ MJs: "Adam may be even more popular overseas than he is in the US. I have a friend in Tokyo who tells me he’s a mega-star throughout Asia."
|
|
|
|
Post by marie23 on Jul 21, 2011 16:40:41 GMT -5
FINALLY!!!! Been waiting for this since May! Woo-hoo! No wonder BB is renting a $10,000/month house! Life is Good! So happy for him! I was expecting between 3-4 million. This is Mo Bettah! |
|
|
|
Post by adamme on Jul 21, 2011 16:42:16 GMT -5
Carrie's making $20mil but she also has endorsement. And Adam's making $6mill without any endorsement. ;D ;D ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by kittykay on Jul 21, 2011 16:45:36 GMT -5
This is Adam:  This is us, but happy!  Everything is as we wanted it. |
|
JazzRocks
Member
The Crazy Train is Ready to Roll!
Posts: 4,280
Location:
|
Post by JazzRocks on Jul 21, 2011 16:46:18 GMT -5
Just saw this comment on MJ's:
I thought Kris might make the list since he opened for all those big acts last summer. Do opening gigs not pay very much?
Ummmm No.
|
|
|
|
Post by kanadiebonttell on Jul 21, 2011 16:52:18 GMT -5
Well that some damn good news on a Thursday afternoon!  |
|
