Just because they didn't American Idol "losers" who created their own big win!
Robyn Troup - Season Six 3x735e
Though she didn't even make the top 24, Robyn Troup won the My Grammy Moment contest to perform live with My Love in front of millions of viewers. Besides her Grammy performance, she signed a deal with Timberlake's production company. Take that Simon!Chris Daughtry - Season Five 1t6l21
After getting the boot from American Idol as a fourth place finalist, Chris Daughtry's rock band, Taylor Hicks.Mario Vazquez - Season Four 5h2g6c
Mario Vazquez made it into the top 12 in season four only to drop out, citing "family reasons." But that wasn't the last the world heard from self-titled debut album. The single, Gallery, peaked at 35 in the charts.Jennifer Hudson - Season Three 4ap46
Jennifer Hudson may have only been the seventh place finalist on the third season of American Idol, but she's clearly on of the biggest success stories the show has to offer. After A.I., Jennifer was cast as Effie White in the Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Jennifer recently made history when she became the first black singer to ever land the cover of Vogue magazine. Her debut album is due out in late 2007.Josh Gracin - Season Two 1d1o6e
Then-marine Josh Gracin turned his fourth-place status on American Idol into a successful Herbie: Fully Loaded soundtrack and Hound Dude to the The Fox and the Hound Two soundtrack. He's also made a guest appearance on The Young and the Restless.Tamyra Gray - Season One 60g64
Tamyra Gray finished fourth on the first season of Jessica Simpson), and married Color Me Bad singer Sam Watters. She's currently working on her second album.Related Stories:
