"Idols" with Star Power

The battle for this season's title of "American Idol" has come down to two, very young, country music-loving contestants. Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina will duel it out Tuesday on Fox in hopes of joining the ranks of Idols who have built success with album and concert sales. Click through to see which Idol contestants became superstars.

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"Idols" with Star Power

"American Idol" alums have gone on to conquer the charts, sell out concerts and more over the past 10 years.

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