Reality TV shows have long given a new edge to the world of entertainment. Over the years, such type of shows have become a must part of our lives. They bring newest forms of entertainment for the viewers, which is why, they are loved better than the soaps and other type of series. Let us check out the top 10 best music icons who come from reality TV.
10. Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips is 11th winner of American Idol. He started making his prominent position even from the time he appeared in audition. He worked really hard throughout the show, and the struggle finally proved to be fruitful in making Phillip win the show in 2012. He is now credited to have best selling coronation songs of all time. Some of his finest songs and albums are ‘The World from the Side of the Moons’, and ‘Behind the Light’. Also his great singles are ‘Gone Gone Gone’, and ‘Raging Fire’.
9. Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle has always performed well and proved to be a surprising music icon. This middle aged lunatic person allowed the world to hear her voice when she became the runner up of 3rd season of Britain’s Got talent in 2008. Now she is also one of the most favorite and great YouTube sensations. Her debut album ‘I dreamed A Dream’ is one of the best-selling albums of United Kingdom. She has been nominated for Grammy Awards two times, and her albums are sold to over 20 million people worldwide.
8. Girls Aloud
Here comes one of most famous success-tasters, Girls Aloud, which is a creation of second season of Popstars UK in 2002. The members of this group are Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle, Nicole Roberts, and Sarah Harding. Their names have been enlisted by Guinness World Records in 2007 as the “Most Successful Reality TV Group”. The group has come up with 5 albums so far, and they’ve managed to become favorite reality TV personas, achieving high success. They made around 30 million pounds from their albums.
7. One Direction
In 2010, One Direction was formed in 7th series of The X Factor UK. This group consists of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. They can be credited for having 4 headlining tours, personal combined wealth of £25 million. Thus, we can name this group to be one of the wealthiest music groups in the world. They have gotten 163 awards so far.
6. Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert is a famous singer and songwriter. Adam got the introduction in the 8th season of ‘American Idol’ in 2009. He is probably one of the most robbed contestants, who ended up the runner-up of his series, but finally became the winner. Adam is also a gay mainstream pop artist who launched career with several US labels.
5. Fifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony is a group of highly influential members. This girl band consists of members Ally Brooke Hernandez, Normani Hamilton, Dinah Jane Hansen, Camila Cabello, and Lauren Jauregui. The group was formed in 2012 and is the winner of third season of The X Factor USA. They have turned out to be among the best music artists of the era. Some of their best songs are “Miss Movin’ On”, “Me & My Girls”, and Miss Movin’ On”.
4. Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Barrino is a famous R&B singer who was the first African American to be in third season of ‘American Idol’ in 2004. She started her career with single ‘I Believe’, and is the nominee o three Grammy Awards. She is credited for two headlining tours, 2 broadways, and an autobiographical movie. She has sold over 2,342,000 albums, and 1,425,000 tracks in America only.
3. Leona Lewis
In 2006, Leona Lewis became the winner of The X Factor UK in its third season. Her winning single which is a cover version of ‘A Moment Like This’ is one of the best and most downloaded singles of all time. It got over 50000 downloads in half an hour. She is also credited for 4 bestselling albums, dozens of hit singles, and 31 awards. Also she is a great solo artist.
2. Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood became prominent from 4th American Idol in 2005. Presently, Carrie is one of the finest artists, and is the winner of several Grammy Awards. Carrie also won Billboard Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and seven American Music Awards. She also got over 170 nominations. She can be credited for 30 million singles sales, 16 million album sales, and other such records.
1. Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is one of the greatest music icons of the era. Kelly won 2002’s American Idol, and holds the world record for her single ‘My Life Would Suck Without You”. She is also credited for 62 awards, 20 million album sales, and won three Grammy Awards. Kelly is 14th best selling artist of the 2000.
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