Kris Allen
This Arkansas man won season eight of Idol. He’s released five albums so far but it’s his charity work this is even more impressive. After his missionary work in several countries around the world, including Burma, Thailand, Mozambique, Morocco, Spain, and South Africa with the University of Central Arkansas’ Chi Alpha campus ministry – Allen actually contracted a rare form of hepatitis and was ill for an entire year. After this, he volunteered and donated even more, he’s also inspired his fan to do volunteer work.
Kristy Lee Cook
Finishing seventh in the seventh season has a ring to it. She released one album, Why Wait, and has also been involved in quite a few shows. Also she was the host of the TV series on hunting on the Versus channel, Goin’ Country, in 2011.