英语文摘:Forbes unveils top-earning "American Idols" in 2009

No.7 David Cook

David Cook (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)

Earning since June 2009: 2.8 million U.S. dollars.

Album sales: The first single of this season seven’s winner, "The Time of My Life," debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100, followed by a debut album, "David Cook", which went platinum.