Most of us know that a musician makes the bulk of their money touring and doing private gigs. These are the going rates for the Idols per gig in 2009-2010.
Fact: out of 1515 acts only 116 earn 100K or more. That is only 7.7%.
Fact: out of 14 viable touring Idols, only 5 start at 100K or more per gig.
Carrie Underwood – 500,000+
Kelly Clarkson – 250,000+
Daughtry – 150,000-200,000
Clay Aiken – 100,000-150,000+
Jennifer Hudson – 100,000+
Jordin Sparks – 75,000-125,000
David Archuleta – 40,000+
David Cook – 30,000-50,000
Kellie Pickler – 30,000-40,000
Bucky Covington – 20,000-25,000
Taylor Hicks – 15,000-30,000
Josh Gracin – 15,000-25,000
Bo Bice 10,000
Blake Lewis – 10,000
Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are listed as “call for price”. It won’t be set until their draw has been determined. Do you think either of them will break into the 100K club?
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I love Kris Allen and hope he finds a succe$$ful niche!!
From record sales, it doesn’t appear that either of them have a fan base to support a solo tour. Kris might start out like Cook did with college gigs and work up from there. Kris is much like David Cook in that he’s talented, has a clean image and is family friendly. It doesn’t hurt that he’s also easy on the eye! I wish him much success.
I can’t comment on the other guy.
After watching Kris Allen’s performance at the Z100 ball, I think he would do well touring, but possibly as an opening act at first. He got a very good reception from the crowd of 18,000. I have no comment on Adam, because I could care less how he does.
Daughtry’s numbers aren’t as good as they look considering he has to split it with his band. I also seem to remember who the big draw was when Kelly and Clay toured…..and it wasn’t Kelly.
wow, that’s quite a list!! Of course I’d be happy for the $10K per show that Blake Lewis gets LOL!!!
I can’t really answer the question on Adam & Kris – I think it’s going to depend on the area of the country & the venue. Just based on what’s gone on since Idol until today, I don’t think either has proven that they have huge drawing power, but it may be a little too early in the game to say for sure. I would think that Kris would draw well in the more “middle America” areas and Adam would draw well in Urban areas – but I’m thinking neither would be a sure fire bet if they are touring solo on a national level.