The year-old country singer is no longer Forbes' Top Earning American Idol alum, after holding the coveted title in both and The publication's list revealed a surprising name has risen to the top of the "American Idol" food chain: The "Ghost Town" singer's earnings are a Forbes high for the "American Idol" group and it is also a career high for him.

While "American Idol" has failed to produce bankable stars in recent years, the show's top alums haven't exactly been resting on their laurels. Forbes released a Top 5 ranking of the show's top earners, and their salaries are nothing to mock.

In most cases, the talent's tours brought in their big salaries followed by their album sales. With "American Idol" entering it's 15th and final season on Wednesday, only time will tell if they can eek out one more top earner. Where are they now? See Gallery Carrie Underwood loses title of top earning 'American Idol' alum LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER Getty Images Singer Sanjaya Malakar attends The 2nd Annual ASPCA Rock n' Roll LA Benefit at The Olympic Collection on October 6, in Los Angeles, California.

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