Billboard.com Presents “American Idol’s All-Time Top 24”
This week, Billboard.com posted their list of the Top 24 to come out of American Idol. They posed the question, How have the contestants stacked up out in the wider waters of the music industry? They answered it by looking at album sales, individual song sales, and radio play counts (according to Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen BDS as of April 17).
Here is their list:
Kelly Clarkson
Carrie Underwood
Chris Daughtry
Jordin Sparks
David Cook
Clay Aiken
Kellie Pickl...
Idol Rewind – The Final Countdown Begins
As the nation prepares to crown the newest American Idol, tune in to AMERICAN IDOL REWIND to relive what has been called one of the most thrilling races of the competition, when Chris Daughtry, Elliott Yamin, Katharine McPhee, and Taylor Hicks were all in the running to take home the big prize on the fifth season of Idol.
Every Saturday this May, AMERICAN IDOL REWIND will premiere an all-new episode featuring exclusive interviews with the Season 5 top four, as well as never-before-seen footage f...
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
David ... re...
Kimberley Locke’s New Single and Daughtry’s B-Sides
Today, Season 2s Kimberley Locke released her brand new single, Strobelight. Kimberley has been working with American Idol judge Randy Jackson on her music, and Strobelight is a result of their collaboration. The track is now available for purchase online. Kimberley said, This song is so different than anything that I have ever done and I so proud to have an original dance song out. The Nashville native has had eight Top 20 Adult Contemporary hits, three #1 Dance hits, three #1 Christmas singles...
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 ...
Idols in the News
Many of your favorite American Idols have been in the news lately for upcoming albums, appearances, and more. Here are some of the Idols that have appeared in the news this week.
Idols Featured on NOW CDs:
American Idols Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, and Jordin Sparks will be featured on NOW Thats What I Call Faith CD, which brings together 16 inspiring hits by top pop and Christian artists. The album, which will be released on March 23rd, includes Carries Jesus, Take The Wheel, Jordins One ...
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