Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, Jordin Sparks Top List of Best-Selling ‘American Idol’ Singles of All Time

Phillip Phillips and Carrie Underwood also makes multiple appearances on list of top 100 songs from Fox show’s contestants

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Kelly Clarkson is not only the first winner of “American Idol,” she’s also the best performing “Idol” contestant of all time in terms of chart-topping singles.

Clarkson dominates the list of the top 100 singles by “American Idol” contestants as compiled by Billboard with 19 songs, including several in the top 15.

Carrie Underwood is also a powerful force, along with fellow “Idol” standout Chris Daughtry. Season six winner Jordin Sparks also had two songs in the top 15, with Phillip Phillips, Ruben Studdard, and Clay Aiken rounding out the highest performers.

But with the series ending after its upcoming 15th season, this will be the Fox competition show’s last chance to find America’s next chart-toppers.

See the top 15 singles below.

15. “Sorry 2004” – Ruben Studdard

14. “This Is the Night” – Clay Aiken

13. “Home” – Daughtry

12. “Tattoo” – Jordin Sparks

11. “A Moment Like This” – Kelly Clarkson

10. “It’s Not Over” – Daughtry

9. “Before He Cheats” – Carrie Underwood

8. “My Life Would Suck Without You” – Kelly Clarkson

7. “Because of You” – Kelly Clarkson

6. “Home” – Phillip Phillips

5. “Breakaway” – Kelly Clarkson

4. “Behind These Hazel Eyes” – Kelly Clarkson

3. “No Air” – Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown

2. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” – Kelly Clarkson

1. “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson

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