American Idol Chris Daughtry: 'Idol' exposure absolutely helped band's success 01/31/2008 Conscious about not wanting to bite the hand that fed him, Chris Daughtry apparently learned his lesson after previously stating American Idol is "definitely in decline." Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' alum Mandisa's cause of death revealed'American Idol' alum Mandisa dead at age 47Katharine McPhee leaves David Foster tour after "horrible" family tragedy TAGS: American Idol Chris Daughtry Taylor Hicks