The Finale Impacts Billboard Charts
Millions tuned in for the Season 9 finale and they liked what they heard. Soon after Lee DeWyze was crowned the American Idol, his version of U2s Beautiful Day went to #1 on the Billboard Rock Digital Chart. This is the new champs first Billboard #1.
Season 4s American Idol, Carrie Underwood, performed her latest single, Undo It, on the May 26th finale. The song, which is co-written by Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, took the #1 spot on Billboards Country Digital Chart.
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Blake Lewis Makes Chart Debut
This week, Season 6 runner-up Blake Lewis landed at #1 for the first time on a Billboard chart. His single, Heartbreak On Vinyl, off his sophomore album with the same name, topped the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
He joins the list of esteemed Idol alumni who have charted at #1:
Kelly Clarkson - 56
Carrie Underwood - 45
Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) - 35
Fantasia - 21
Ruben Studdard - 16
Jennifer Hudson - 13
Clay Aiken - 11
Mandisa - 10
Kimberley Locke - 8
Josh Gracin - 7
Jordin Sparks - 7
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Carrie Underwood Achieves 12 #1 Singles
Season 4 American Idol Carrie Underwoods latest single, Temporary Home, is now her 12th #1 single of her career. Its also the second chart-topper from Carries Platinum-certified album, Play On. The track made it to the top of Billboards Hot Country Songs chart in just 18 weeks, which is faster than any other single this year.
Temporary Home is one of the seven tracks that Carrie co-wrote for her third album, and its her fifth co-written single to top the charts. On Carries website she said that ...
Happy Birthday, David Cook!
Season 7s American Idol, David Cook, turned 27 years old on Sunday. This past year has been a very busy and successful one for the rocker. After winning the title of American Idol in May of 2008, David toured across the country with his fellow finalists on the American Idols LIVE! Tour. Just 13 months ago, he released his self-titled album. David Cook has already been Platinum certified by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album also performed well on the Billboard charts, peaki...
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