February 14, 2011 | 04:45 pm PT
Kelly Clarkson Tops the Country Charts
The American Idol alumni with the most Billboard No. 1s, Kelly Clarkson, received her 57th chart topper this week with “Don’t You Wanna Stay”—a duet with Jason Aldean. The song topped the Country Digital Songs chart. Jason and Kelly performed the duet at the 44th Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 10, 2010.
Here is a list of all the Idols who have had No. 1 hits, compiled by Music Journalist Fred Bronson.
Kelly Clarkson - 57
Carrie Underwood - 48
Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) - 37
Fantasia - 26
Ruben Studdard - 16
Jennifer Hudson - 13
Clay Aiken - 11
Mandisa - 10
Kimberley Locke - 8
Josh Gracin - 7
Jordin Sparks - 7
David Cook - 6
Adam Lambert - 5
David Archuleta - 4
Kellie Pickler - 4
Elliott Yamin - 4
Kris Allen - 3
Taylor Hicks - 3
American Idol Finalists - 2
Bo Bice - 2
Bucky Covington - 2
Blake Lewis - 2
Chris Sligh - 2
Paris Bennett - 1
Jason Castro - 1
Diana DeGarmo - 1
Lee DeWyze - 1
Tamyra Gray - 1
William Hung - 1
