We're eight seasons in and encountering some of the best talent in AI history, but the Idol alums are still letting their presence be known. Kelly Clarkson's recent album, All I Ever Wanted, is holding steady at #1 on the charts for its second week. This comes on the heels of her return to the AI stage to sing her hit single, "My Life Would Suck Without You".

Ruben Studdard is only mere hours away from returning to the AI stage as well, as he will be singing his new song, "Together". The song is his lead single off his upcoming 4th album, Love Is, which is to be released in May.

Mandisa's post-Idol career in the Christian Music realm has been extremely successful. She has received both Grammy and Dove nominations, and she released her second album, Freedom, only days ago. This sophomore album includes Mandisa's Top 20 Contemporary Christian hit, My Deliverer". She has become one of Christian Music's fastest selling new artists.

AI's most recent winner, David Cook, will be releasing a new single, "Come Back To Me," to radio on April 6. The song is off his platinum-selling self-titled debut CD.