American Idol has traditionally released studio recordings of contestants' performances as well as the winner's coronation single for sale. For the first five seasons, the recordings were released as a compilation album at the end of the season. All five of these albums reached the top ten in Billboard 200 which made then American Idol the most successful soundtrack franchise of any motion picture or television program. Starting late in season five, individual performances were released during the season as digital downloads, initially from the American Idol official website only. In season seven the live performances and studio recordings were made available during the season from iTunes when it joined as a sponsor. In Season ten the weekly studio recordings were also released as compilation digital album straight after performance night. COUNT 7
QSN1 When did iTunes become a sponsor on American Idol?  ANS1 season seven QSN2 For how many seasons did American Idol put out a compilation of hits at seasons end?  ANS2 five QSN3 What company has released studio recordings from American Idol since season seven? ANS3 iTunes QSN4 Idol releases both the performances as well as what for sale? ANS4 the winner's coronation single QSN5 How were the recordings released for the initial five seasons? ANS5 as a compilation album QSN6 Because all five were in the top ten of Billboard's charts, this made Idol what? ANS6 the most successful soundtrack franchise QSN7 Who joined Idol as a sponsor in season seven? ANS7 iTunes