The success of American Idol has been described as "unparalleled in broadcasting history". The series was also said by a rival TV executive to be "the most impactful show in the history of television". It has become a recognized springboard for launching the career of many artists as bona fide stars. According to Billboard magazine, in its first ten years, "Idol has spawned 345 Billboard chart-toppers and a platoon of pop idols, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken, Adam Lambert and Jordin Sparks while remaining a TV ratings juggernaut." COUNT 9
QSN1 How many Billboard hits did American Idol produce in its first ten years? ANS1 345 QSN2 Who was a pop idol that started on American Idol? ANS2 Kelly Clarkson QSN3 Who called American Idol "the most impactful show in the history of television"? ANS3 a rival TV executive QSN4 Who was a pop idol that started on American Idol? ANS4 Carrie Underwood QSN5 Who was a pop idol that started on American Idol? ANS5 Fantasia QSN6 Who was a pop idol that started on American Idol? ANS6 Carrie Underwood QSN7 Who was a pop idol that started on American Idol? ANS7 Fantasia QSN8 How many Billboard chart toppers did American Idol contestants have within the first ten seasons? ANS8 345 QSN9 Who said that American Idol is "the most impactful show in the history of televsion? ANS9 a rival TV executive