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Steady sales again for Idol albums

It doesn't get much steadier than this week on the Billboard album chart, as the three Idol albums residing there moved no more than two places.

Carrie's Carnival Ride is up 42-41, selling 11,000 rounded copies and registering a microscopic drop of about 200 copies, which is effectively a percentage change of 0%. Total is 2.32 million, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Daughtry drops 78-80, selling 7,000, a 4% decline, for a total of 4.21 million copies.

And Jordin drops 87-89, selling 6,000, down 3%, for a total of 904,000.

Idols off the chart, who are similarly steady for the most part, follow.

Posted at 03:23 PM/ET, September 10, 2008 in Idol sales | Permalink | Comment

Carrie, Kellie nab CMA nominations

Congratulations to two Idol alumni for receiving prestigious Country Music Association Awards nominations.

Carrie's nominated for female vocalist, as you might expect from past performance, and also for album of the year for Carnival Ride.

Kellie is nominated for New Artist of the Year, a category whose name has been changed to reflect a narrower focus (it used to be the Horizon Award).

Carrie's won the vocalist award, but this year goes up against mega-sensation Taylor Swift as well as perennial nominees Alison Kruass and Martina McBride, plus Nashville Star alumna Miranda Lambert. In the album race, she's up against the formidable lineup of Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and George Strait.

Kellie will need to beat artists with strong recent hits: Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Lady Antebellum and James Otto.

Wish 'em good luck Nov. 12 ...

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Wow so Carrie's the only female nominated for Album of the Year.

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It doesn't get much steadier than this week on the Billboard album chart, as the three Idol albums residing there moved no more than two places.

Carrie's Carnival Ride is up 42-41, selling 11,000 rounded copies and registering a microscopic drop of about 200 copies, which is effectively a percentage change of 0%. Total is 2.32 million, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Daughtry drops 78-80, selling 7,000, a 4% decline, for a total of 4.21 million copies.

And Jordin drops 87-89, selling 6,000, down 3%, for a total of 904,000.

Idols off the chart, who are similarly steady for the most part, follow.

Carrie's Some Hearts sold 5,000, down from 5,100, for a total of 6.53 million.

Bucky's super sleeper of an album stayed at 1,500, for a total of 363,000.

Kellie took a nice jump to 1,300 from 1,000, for a total of 784,000.

Kelly's Breakaway stayed at 1,200, total 6.02 million. Thankful stayed at 300, total 2.71 million, and My December stayed at 400, total 774,000.

Josh remained at 800, total 63,000.

Clay's On My Way Here sold 500, down from 600, total 151,000. A Thousand Different Ways stayed at 100, total 528,000, and (bonus update) Measure of a Man sold 100 for a total of 2.78 million.

Mandisa stayed at 300 for a total of 96,000.

Chris S. stayed at 300 in secular SoundScan accounts, total 11,000.

Fantasia sold 200, up from 100, total 517,000. Updating her first album, Free Yourself, it sold 200 for a total of 1.77 million.

Elliott stayed at 200 for a total of 516,000.

Blake stayed at 200, total 302,000.

Bo stayed at 200, total 60,000. His first album, The Real Thing, has sold 672,000 to date.

Phil stayed at 200, total 35,000.

Ace stayed at 200, total 8,000.

Katharine stayed at 100, total 373,000

Brooke stayed at 100, total 9,000.

Taylor's Early Works sold 100, down from 300, total 3,000 (rounded). The previous album, along with the latest from Kimberley and Jon Peter Lewis, sold fewer than I'm permitted to report.

Downloads coming up.

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Idols gain on download chart

Thanks to a little Carrie-over effect (that is, a couple of Carrie's songs that were over but have now reappeared on the chart), the Idol presence on the top 200 digital songs chart has increased this week. And all but one sold more than they did the previous week. (Note: That was true in general as well; there was a 5% increase in total downloads this week.)

Jordin's One Step at a Time (there's a joke there, but I can rise above the temptation) moves up a step (that wasn't the joke, by the way; in fact, it hardly qualifies as one) from No. 17 to No. 16 after selling 57,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, an 8% increase that brings her total to 602,000. No Air drops 64-70 but is still up 3% to 20,000 for a total of 2.45 million.

David A.'s Crush rebounds 22-20 with a 3% increase to 50,000 for a total of 354,000.

Carrie has four songs on the chart this week, topped by Just a Dream at No. 54, up from 59, having sold 25,000, a 17% increase, to hit 170,000 total. Last Name returns to the top 100, 101-98, selling 13,000, up 4%, for a total of 555,000. Returning to the chart as a whole are All-American Girl at 190, after selling 7,000 copies, up 10%, for a total of 729,000; and the venerable Before He Cheats at 197, after selling 7,000, up 11%, for a total of 2.47 million (meaning it's just ahead of Jordin's No Air).

David C.'s The Time of My Life is down 61-71, selling 20,000, a 6% drop, for a total of 863,000.

Jennifer's Spotlight is down 95-97, but gains 1% in sales to 14,000 for a total of 105,000.

And Daughtry's What About Now takes the biggest chart jump, 140-113, selling 11,000, a 21% boost, for a total of 320,000.

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Wow, in a week or two, Jorbacca will have the highest selling single to date! Good for her!

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MakePaulaCry wrote:
Wow, in a week or two, Jorbacca will have the highest selling single to date! Good for her!

Jordin's Tatoo is currently the 4th highest 1.77 and might outsell Kelly's SUBG 1.82M.

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1. | Carrie Underwood | Before He Cheats | 2,470,000
2. | Jordin Sparks | No Air | 2,450,000
3. | Kelly Clarkson | Since U Been Gone | 1,820,000
4. | Jordin Sparks | Tattoo | 1,77,000
5. | Chris Daughtry | It's Not Over | 1,750,000
6. | Chris Daughtry | Home | 1,497,000
7. | Kelly Clarkson | Because Of You | 1,257,000
8. | Carrie Underwood | Jesus, Take The Wheel | 1,180,000
9. | Kelly Clarkson | Breakaway | 1,170,000
10. | Chris Daughtry | Over You | 1,100,000
11. | Clay Aiken | This Is The Night / Bridge Over Troubled Water | 1,010,000
12. | Carrie Underwood | Inside Your Heaven/Independence Day | 1,002,000
13. | Kelly Clarkson | A Moment Like This / Before Your Love | 1,000,200
14. | Kelly Clarkson | Never Again | 990,000
15. | Kelly Clarkson | Walk Away | 983,000
16. | Kelly Clarkson | Behind These Hazel Eyes | 926,000
17. | Elliot Yamin | Wait For You | 836,469
18. | David Cook | Time of My Life | 863,000
19. | Ruben Studdard | Flying Without Wings / Superstar | 759,000
20. | Carrie Underwood | All American Girl | 729,000
21. | Jordin Sparks | One Step At A Time | 602,000

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BILLBOARD HOT 100 - TOP 50

17 17 JORDIN SPARKS ONE STEP AT A TIME
31 32 DAVID ARCHULETA CRUSH
36 40 DAVID COOK THE TIME OF MY LIFE
60 41 HUDSON*JENNIFER SPOTLIGHT-REMIXES
48 44 CARRIE UNDERWOOD JUST A DREAM

INTERESTING MOVES & DEBUTS
86 75 DAUGHTRY WHAT ABOUT NOW

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(09/10/08 5:25 PM)

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Nice to see Carrie doing well!

I am so impressed with Jordin's success. Although I hate Tattoo, I LOVE No Air and OSAAT.

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(09/10/08 9:52 PM)

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That doesn't even make sense. Kellie was nominated for new artist last year, and yet she is again?

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HOT AC

9

7

DAUGHTRY

What About Now

RCA/RMG

2007

2812

2580

232

6

8

DAVID COOK

Time Of My Life

Freemantle/19/RCA/RMG

2008

2808

2928

-120

13

DAUGHTRY

Feels Like Tonight

RCA/RMG

2007

1774

1783

-9

21

22

JORDIN SPARKS

One Step At A Time

19/Jive/Zomba

2008

1052

933

119

35

31

DAVID ARCHULETA

Crush

Jive/Zomba

2008

470

321

149

33

40

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

Last Name

19/Arista

2007

302

399

-97

POP

6

JORDIN SPARKS

One Step At A Time

19/Jive/Zomba

2008

7501

6845

656

24

21

DAVID ARCHULETA

Crush

Jive/Zomba

2008

2754

2237

517

27

24

DAUGHTRY

What About Now

RCA/RMG

2007

2307

1928

379

28

35

DAVID COOK

Time Of My Life

Freemantle/19/RCA/RMG

2008

1489

1702

-213

AC

2

DAVID COOK

Time Of My Life

Freemantle/19/RCA/RMG

2008

2038

1922

116

5

DAUGHTRY

Feels Like Tonight

RCA/RMG

2007

1514

1414

100

8

9

JORDIN SPARKS

Tattoo

19/Jive/Zomba

2007

1109

1044

65

13

JORDIN SPARKS

No Air f/Chris Brown

19/Jive/Zomba

2007

554

544

10

23

20

DAVID ARCHULETA

Crush

Jive/Zomba

2008

215

147

68

43

37

DAUGHTRY

What About Now

RCA/RMG

2007

38

28

10

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'TIME' IS ON HIS SIDE: The longest run of No. 1s by solo females in the history of the Adult Contemporary chart is over. After a 36-week reign by Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly" (19 weeks), Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" (15 weeks) and Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" (two weeks), David Cook's "The Time of My Life" (19/RCA) is the new AC champ, the first No. 1 by a male artist since Josh Groban's "I'll Be Home for Christmas" ruled for three weeks in December 2007 to January 2008.

There is another run that Cook's song does not interrupt: "Time" is the fourth consecutive No. 1 by an artist's first entry on the AC tally. Caillat, Bareilles and Lewis all scored No. 1 hits with their debut singles.

Cook is the second "American Idol" winner to top the AC survey following Kelly Clarkson, and the fourth "Idol" finalist, after Clarkson, Kimberley Locke and Chris Daughtry of the group Daughtry. "Time" is the eighth song by an "Idol" competitor to reach the AC summit; Clarkson and Locke have both had three No. 1s and Daughtry had one.

"Time" is the 193rd "Idol" No. 1, counting all national and domestic charts compiled by Billboard. Those 193 chart-toppers are by 23 different "Idol" contestants, and -- with the advance of "Time" to first place on the AC list -- Cook joins the top 10 of those 23.

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lg--I'm surprised TOML didn't get a sales boost from being performed on Oprah, or would that be reflected in the next charts you post?

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Okay did that article just say TOML knocked Bleeding Love out of the #1 spot.

If so HELL FUCKING YES!

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That song sure proved me wrong. As soon as I heard it I thought it was cheesiest piece of crap and would sink quickly because everyone would think the magic rainbow line was stupid and lame

So 16 weeks on the Hot 100..what's the record for coronation songs hanging in there? I could have sworn Clay went to #1 on AC or am I hallucinating? dagny yeah since Oprah was on Monday and potential boost would show in the next numbers.

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According to mediabase Leona is back at #1, so I don't know yet if Cook will get 2 weeks at #1. As far as a sales jump due to Oprah, he down to 72 on itunes. At this point, he might get a very small increase in sales. Clay was #1 on the Top 100 due to sales, but never #1 on radio. Kelly's AMLT was on the Hot 100 for 19 weeks and has the record for longest #1 for 23 weeks on AC for Breakaway.

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LEONA LEWIS

Bleeding Love

SYCO/J/RMG

2007

2110

1877

233

2

DAVID COOK

Time Of My Life

Freemantle/19/RCA/RMG

2008

2055

1929

126

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See Rob Thomas & Chris Daughtry Live!

Hi guys,

As many of you know I have been busy working on a benefit for the last few months. I wanted to come on and tell you all a little bit more about it.

On Saturday, October 25th, Sidewalk Angels Foundation will present A Furry Tail Eveningto benefit Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary.

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction. The auction will have some fabulous items.

Not only are Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf going to come out and support us, they are auctioning
off the opportunity to play tennis with them the following day.

The evening will also include a formal dinner, to be followed by an intimate concert featuring Rob Thomas and Chris Daughtry. This will definitely be a rare treat for those who attend.

Our goal for this evening is to raise awareness and much needed funds for Pets Alive.

They have so many wonderful goals for the new year. They would like to open a spay/neuter and low cost medical facility at the sanctuary.

They'd like to welcome the public and start a training program. They would also like to start doing outreach and going into schools, as well as inviting children to the sanctuary for field trips to introduce them to animal care and altruistic living.

They would like to finally make some much needed repairs to better the environment at the shelter and perhaps even hire a full time dog trainer to work with their problem dogs.

This does not have to be a dream. This could be a reality, with all of our help.

I know that many of you are huge supporters of Pets Alive and what they stand for, so I wanted to give you the opportunity to be a part of this special evening.

For a limited time, we will be able to offer seats for the event.

Seats for the evening are $750 per person. There is also a VIP package availabe for $2,500
This will include 2 seats for the event, as well as a pre-show meet and greet cocktail reception with Rob and Chris.

All tickets are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

If any of you are interested please email Margaret at furrytailevening@aol.com

Seats are filling up quickly, so this offer is only for a limited amount of time.

We hope to see you there.
xo
Mari

Chris singing the NA at the Cardinals-Dolphins game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YMPG5dT2Uc

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    COOK'S OFFICIAL SOCIAL NETWORK, DAVIDCOOKOFFICIAL.COM, HAS BEEN
LAUNCHED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

    NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- American Idol winner David Cook's
debut album will be released on November 18th, 2008 on 19 Recordings / RCA
Records. Cook has teamed with Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green
Day, Kid Rock) on the album.

    Today marks the launch of DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook's official social
networking site where fans can interact with David, his music and each
other. Fans can create their own profiles, make friends and contribute
their own blogs, photos, videos and connect with other fans in their towns
by various search functionality.

    Cook describes the site as a place where he and his fans can
communicate with each other. Cook will be hugely involved in all
interactive aspects of the site. He personally welcomes fans to his site
via video blog and fans can communicate with David by sending him email to
David@DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook's personal mailbox. Those that sign up to
his newsletter will be the first to be notified of the title of his first
single in the coming weeks. Additionally, Cook will regularly message his
fans so they are the first to know breaking news and album updates.

    DavidCookOfficial.com will be the home of exclusive content, unique and
exciting contests and will allow fans to keep track of Cook's upcoming
events and appearances with an interactive map feature. Additionally it
will also incorporate a point system that will allow fans to compete for
points which will earn them special prizes.

    DavidCookOfficial.com will also include a Mobile section that will
allow fans to call and text David and download his official ringtones.


http://www.prnewswire.com...008/0004885174&EDATE=

American Idol Winner David Cook Will Release Debut Album on November 18th, 2008

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Top 40

6

5

JORDIN SPARKS

One Step At A Time

19/Jive/Zomba

2008

7521

7215

306

22

20

DAVID ARCHULETA

Crush

Jive/Zomba

2008

3102

2545

557

25

23

DAUGHTRY

What About Now

RCA/RMG

2007

2507

2155

352

33

36

DAVID COOK

Time Of My Life

Freemantle/19/RCA/RMG

2008

1415

1610

-195

Hot AC

9

6

DAUGHTRY

What About Now

RCA/RMG

2007

2923

2722

201

6

8

DAVID COOK

Time Of My Life

Freemantle/19/RCA/RMG

2008

2659

2903

-244

13

DAUGHTRY

Feels Like Tonight

RCA/RMG

2007

1675

1823

-148

22

21

JORDIN SPARKS

One Step At A Time

19/Jive/Zomba

2008

1098

1008

90

33

31

DAVID ARCHULETA

Crush

Jive/Zomba

2008

556

415

141

AC

1

2

DAVID COOK

Time Of My Life

Freemantle/19/RCA/RMG

2008

2056

2016

40

5

6

DAUGHTRY

Feels Like Tonight

RCA/RMG

2007

1500

1477

23

9

JORDIN SPARKS

Tattoo

19/Jive/Zomba

2007

1107

1069

38

13

JORDIN SPARKS

No Air f/Chris Brown

19/Jive/Zomba

2007

542

547

-5

22

18

DAVID ARCHULETA

Crush

Jive/Zomba

2008

244

176

68

39

DAUGHTRY

What About Now

RCA/RMG

2007

38

37

1

Cook's single should keep dropping down the charts to make room for his 1st single. Tattoo been active on some chart for 1 year now. Daughtry has had a single active on some chart for close to 2 years straight.

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http://www.australianidol...au/JordinSparks_News.html

Australian idol posted an article about jordin performing for them.
Here's the article:

American Idol winner Jordin Sparks Performs on Oz Idol!
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Jordin travels down under to treat us to her smashing chart topper R'n'B pop hit "No Air".

Monday night's verdict show was an edge-of-your-seat rollercoaster, as we bid farewell to Jonny, and played host to the winner of American Idol, Jordin Sparks!

If the Final 12 need any reminder of the many doors winning Idol can open, they need look no further than Jordin herself. The talented singer broke into the music industry at the age of 17, and was the youngest ever winner of American Idol when she picked up the crown in 2007. Following this victory, Jordin had no trouble establishing herself as a star on the rise, both in the States and all around the world. Following the success of her debut single "Tattoo", Jordin continued her chart-topping frenzy, with her smash hit "No Air", hitting Number One both here in Australia, and across the world. With the release of her infectious new single "One Step at a Time", the inspirational Ms Sparks is set to continue heating up the charts around the planet.

Showcasing an amazing vocal ability and stage presence beyond her years, Jordin rocked the Oz Idol stage and is also planning to spend time with our homegrown Idols, to give them insight into the journey that lies ahead. This is Jordin's first trip down under, something of a teaser before she returns to tour with Alicia Keys.

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