Kellie Pickler’s Album at No. 2 and No. 7
Season 5 finalist Kellie Pickler's third album, 100 Proof, debuts at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and at No. 7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart today, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
"I'm so proud of this album," shares Kellie. "I want to thank the fans so much for buying it and supporting country music. I know these are hard times economically and the fact that people spend their hard earned money on 100 Proof is humbling."
100 Proof has critics touting praise for Kellie wi...
Happy Birthday, Chris Daughtry!
Season 5's popular finalist Chris Daughtry celebrates his birthday the day after Christmas. The 32-year-old had a huge year with a new album!
Last month, Chris' band Daughtry released their third album, Break The Spell, which opened at #8 on the Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 129,000. From now through January 3rd, you can get the album for just $7.99 on iTunes-a special holiday price. Chris doesn't have too much time off to celebrate his birthday and the holidays-Daughtry performs ...
Happy Birthday, Jordin Sparks!
America's sixth Idol, Jordin Sparks, turns 22 today! When the Glendale, Arizona native auditioned for American Idol, she was only 16 years old. To date, Jordin remains the youngest American Idol winner.
Four years ago, Jordin released her self-titled debut album, which was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album included the hot singles "Tattoo," "No Air," and "One Step at a Time." Jordin became the first American Idol alum to sing The National Anthe...
Happy Birthday, Lauren Alaina!
Season 10's top girl, Lauren Alaina, turns 17 years old today, and what a year the teen has had! We first met Lauren when she wowed the judges in Nashville with "Like We Never Loved At All" and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." The judges instantly connected with Lauren, who was only 15 at the time!
Throughout her time on Idol, Lauren stuck to her country roots, performing songs by Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, and her Idol, Carrie Underwood. Fans voted for Lauren in droves, and she was sent to the...
Scotty McCreery makes history, American Idol winner debut album “Clear As Day” at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Scotty McCreery Image Credit: Gabriela Herman “Clear as Day”, a debut album of “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, astoundingly enters Billboard 200 chart at No. 1 with 197,000 sold, as announced by several international news sites, October 12, 2011. According to Billboard.com, Scott Cooke “Scotty” McCreery, 18, is the youngest male artist to open at [...]...
Scotty McCreery makes history, American Idol winner debut album “Clear As Day” at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Scotty McCreery Image Credit: Gabriela Herman “Clear as Day”, a debut album of “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, astoundingly enters Billboard 200 chart at No. 1 with 197,000 sold, as announced by several international news sites, October 12, 2011. According to Billboard.com, Scott Cooke “Scotty” McCreery, 18, is the youngest male artist to open at [...]...
Scotty McCreery makes history, American Idol winner debut album “Clear As Day” at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Scotty McCreery Image Credit: Gabriela Herman “Clear as Day”, a debut album of “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, astoundingly enters Billboard 200 chart at No. 1 with 197,000 sold, as announced by several international news sites, October 12, 2011. According to Billboard.com, Scott Cooke “Scotty” McCreery, 18, is the youngest male artist to open at [...]...