The 2019 victor of American Idol received a record deal with Hollywood records as well as $125,000 upon the conclusion of an album.
The record agreement may include up to six albums.
However, it does differ from one winner to the next.
• After signing the record contract, the contestant has only four months to finalize an album.
• During the recording process, they will supposedly receive $1,000 a week to cover living expenses, as well as an additional fee for every master completed and turned in.
• Since the record label is taking a leap of faith with these contestants, they will receive $300,000 advance to record the album, which they will be required to pay back with the album’s sales.
• They are also expected to pay back 50 percent of marketing costs after the album’s release.