Idol Album sales

The Billboard HOT 200 Album chart has two titles by Miss American Idol winners in the top 10 this week.

Making a strong debut at #10 is the debut release from the reigning Miss American Idol, Jordin Sparks. In her first week she sold 119,000 copies. I, of course, can take credit for one of those. I'm listening to it right now and am enjoying every catchy, toe-tapping beat. The first single, Tattoo, which is at #16 on the Billboard HOT 100 Singles chart this week, is just a small taste of what this great album has to offer.

The Supreme Miss American Idol, Carrie Underwood, sold even more copies of her latest album this week than she did last week. She moves up to #7 by selling 141,000 of Carnival Ride. While I'd be happy to contribute to her sales figures every week, I can't take any credit for her increase this time.

Another thing that I cannot take any credit at all for is the amazing success of Season Five Miss American Idol third runner-up, Chris Daughtry. I've made it no secret that I was not a big fan of his during the competition and I have not bought his album. That has not stopped it from becoming the best selling album of 2007 so far. It has sold over three million copies this year. With the extra push of holiday sales and another month left, Daughtry may not be able to hold on to his lead. It's closest competition is coming from the same source that Carrie faced in 2006. Last year, Carrie Underwood ended up having the best selling album of the year with Some Hearts. Right behind her, the second best selling album of the year was the Soundtrack to High School Musical. Now, this year, the Soundtrack to High School Musical 2 is getting huge sales and could prevent Chris Daughtry from winning this crown just like he missed out on winning the Miss American Idol crown. We'll get the final numbers in just one month...