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American Idol's Top 10 Best Selling Contestants of All Time

The premiere of American Idol season 14 is happening TONIGHT (January 7) at 8/7c on Fox and in celebration, we are taking a look back at the top ten best selling contestants of all time.

As you may have predicted, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood rank above everyone else, but you may be surprised at how many albums some of the non-winners have sold!

This year, returning judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Harry Connick Jr. are hoping to find an artist that will take a place among the ranks of this list. We’ll have to follow along closely over the next five months to see who comes out victorious.

Last month, the show released a mysterious video with the voices of this year’s top 24 contestants, though we aren’t able to see any of their faces.

Click through the slideshow below to see the best selling contestants…

Cassadee Pope & Scotty McCreery Are Red Carpet Ready at the American Country Countdown Awards 2014!

Nominee Cassadee Pope arrives on the red carpet ahead of the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards held at Music City Center on Monday (December 15) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 25-year-old entertainer was joined at the event by Scotty McCreery and The Walking Dead‘s Emily Kinney. Emily posed for pics with lots of country stars on the red carpet including Carrie Underwood, Kix Brooks, Chase Rice, Cole Swindell and more.

Cassadee is up for the Female Vocalist of the Year award, and Emily will be presenting that very award on stage later in the evening! Be sure to tune in to FOX – the show is starting in just a few minutes!

15+ pictures inside of Cassadee Pope and others at the 2014 ACCAMore Here! »

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Cassadee Pope & Scotty McCreery - CMA Awards 2014 Red Carpet

Cassadee Pope dons a flashy dress while attending the 2014 Country Music Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 5) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 25-year-old singer was joined by previous American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Cassadee Pope

“Hey yall, i’ll be tweeting over at @TNMusicNews all night during the #CMAawards ! Yall follow me over there for the night!” Scotty tweeted on the same day.

In case you didn’t know, the CMAs are being hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

FYI: Cassadee is wearing an Aidan Mattox dress and a Stella & Dot necklace. Danielle is wearing a Lionette by Noa Sadé hand bracelet.More Here! »

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Hunter Hayes Gets Honored With Medallion at BMI Country Awards

Hunter Hayes rocks a medallion around his neck while attending the 2014 BMI Country Awards on Tuesday (November 4) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 23-year-old country singer was joined by Danielle Bradbery, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Hunter Hayes

“I say it every year and it never changes or fades in the slightest, but the honor of being a songwriter and being among this group of songwriters is a big deal,” Hunter shared to Rolling Stone Country right before being honored at the award ceremony. “It’s always a special moment. It’s never something you expect.”

FYI: Danielle is wearing a Charles Albert cuff.

10+ pictures inside of Hunter Hayes and Danielle Bradbery at the BMI Country Awards…More Here! »

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American Idol's Scotty McCreery Robbed at Gunpoint During Home Invasion

  • Scotty McCreery was robbed at gunpoint when his home in North Carolina was invaded this morning- Huffington Post
  • Selena Gomez is getting prepped for the Met Ball- Just Jared Jr
  • A new “Princess Diaries” novel is coming- Entertainment Weekly
  • New cast member added to The Walking Dead- The Hollywood Reporter
  • Jennifer Lopez‘s new album cover is super revealing- DListed
  • These snowboarders look super sexy in bikinis- Hollywood Tuna
  • Man does the Napoleon Dynamite dance routine for 100 days in a row- Towleroad

Scotty McCreery Is the Country 'Idol' at ACM Awards 2014!

Scotty McCreery suits up while walking the red carpet at the 2014 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 6) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 20-year-old country singer, who won a previous season of American Idol, is not performing or presenting at the show tonight, but we’re very glad to see him there!

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Scotty McCreery

“Great time on the red carpet here at ACMs in Las Vegas,” Scotty tweeted at the event. Make sure to tune in tonight at 8/7c on CBS!

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Kellie Pickler & Scotty McCreery - CMA Awards 2013 Red Carpet

Kellie Pickler is the sexy lady in black while attending the 2013 CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday (November 6) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 27-year-old singer was joined on the red carpet by fellow American Idol alum Scotty McCreery.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kellie Pickler

“On my way to the #CMAawards -So excited about the show tonight…I’m presenting with a special guest! Y’all be sure to watch! ;),” Kellie tweeted earlier in the day.

It was recently announced that Kellie will be performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

FYI: Kellie is wearing a Georges Chakra Couture gown. More Here! »

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