Snooki, Kristin Cavallari, and 18 More Reality TV Stars Who Made It Big (PHOTOS)

He may not have won American Idol, but that didn't stop Chris from becoming one of the most successful alums of the popular singing competition. After finishing in fourth place during Season 5, Chris inked a deal with RCA Records for his band, Daughtry. The group's self-titled debut was the fastest-selling rock record in history, and their first single was even nominated for a Grammy. In September 2011, Chris and his bandmates announced that a new Daughtry album is in the works.