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 | Neil Diamond Shines With First No. 1 Album
May 14, 2008
Neil Diamond nabs the first No. 1 of his career as "Home Before Dark" bows atop the Billboard 200. The set's 146,000 start is Diamond's best debut sales week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. Last week's chart-topper, Madonna's "Hard Candy," slides to No. 3 in its second week with a 66% decline. Mother's Day had its usual effect on the chart, with a bevy of mom-friendly albums taking a bow in the top 10, including new offerings from Toby Keith, Clay Aiken, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Groban, Dierks Bentley and Luis Miguel. In Progress Reports, we have news on the Offspring, Moby and Journey. » Full Story |
 | Madonna's the Queen of Charts
May 07, 2008
Madonna's "Hard Candy" album makes a sweet entrance at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 280,000, giving the diva her seventh chart-topper and the third biggest sales week of the year. A whopping 26% of the album's first week sales were downloads sold through digital retailers ... Other high debuts this week come from Lyfe Jennings, the Roots, Def Leppard, Portishead, Mudcrutch and Tim McGraw ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Coldplay, James Otto and Weezer. » Full Story |
 | Mariah And Leona Hold While Rest Of Billboard 200 Gets Busy
April 30, 2008
Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" holds at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a second week (down 61%) while Leona Lewis' "Spirit" stays firm at No. 2, earning a gain after her "American Idol" performance last week ... The Billboard 200 greets an eclectic group of debuts in its top 20, with new releases from comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, pop star Ashlee Simpson, indie hip-hop act Atmosphere, country singer Phil Vassar and rock band Story of the Year. In other debut news, indie pop duo the Weepies makes its Billboard 200 bow, Whitesnake returns with its first new studio album in more than a decade, rock act Tokyo Police Club starts strong with its latest, and British band Elbow also makes a splash. » Full Story |
 | Mariah's On Fire: Diva Notches Sixth No. 1 Album
April 23, 2008
As expected, Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" charges in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving the singer/songwriter her sixth chart-topping set. With a 463,000 bow, "E=MC2" earns the best sales week for an album this year, Carey's best opening week ever, and the biggest debut for any album since December ... In other news, Miley Cyrus' recent live album rebounds into the top 10, the "Juno" soundtrack zooms back up the chart, new country trio Lady Antebellum makes its mark and rock acts Thrice and Rush enter the top 20 of the big chart. » Full Story |
| Lewis Leaps To No. 1 Debut
April 16, 2008
Leona Lewis is the first Britsh solo artist to bow atop the Billboard 200 with a debut album, ending a 22-year drought for U.K. solo female artists at No. 1. Her "Spirit" bows with 205,000, marking the first No. 1 by a female Brit since Sade in 1986 ... James Otto joins George Strait in the top three, marking the first time since November that two country albums reside in the chart's top three spots ... Ray J notches his first top 10 with "All I Have," thanks to hit "Sexy Can I" ... Nine Inch Nails bow at No. 14 with the now-widely available instrumental set "Ghosts I-IV." In Progress Reports, we've got yet more news on Lewis, plus "American Idol" and R&B crooner Raheem DeVaughn. » Full Story |
 | George Strait Goes Straight in at No. 1
April 09, 2008
Country icon George Strait claims his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 and whopping 22nd chart-topper on Top Country Albums as "Troubadour" bows in the penthouse on both lists ... R.E.M. earns its best debut -- and highest charting album -- since 1996 as "Accelerate" starts at No. 2 ... Rapper Trina finally secures her first top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart as does legendary singer Van Morrison ... In Progress Reports, Puddle of Mudd celebrates a No. 1 single on the Modern Rock chart while developing acts Flobots and Metro Station make waves. » Full Story |
 | Bad Boy, Mariah And Madonna: What A Week!
April 02, 2008
Bad Boy act Day26 replaces labelmate Danity Kane atop the Billboard 200, marking the first time Diddy's label has scored back-to-back No. 1 albums ... Panic at the Disco's new set, "Pretty. Odd.," settles for the runner-up slot in its first week out ... Counting Crows notch their highest-charting album since 1996 as their fifth studio set bows at No. 3 ... The Raconteurs' surprise release starts in the top 10 ... The B-52s' first studio effort in nearly 16 years, "Funplex," bows at No. 11 ... In Progress Reports, we've got historic news on the Billboard Hot 100 about Mariah Carey and Madonna. Carey scores her 18th No. 1 with "Touch My Body," giving her the most No. 1s for a solo artist. Meanwhile, Madonna's "4 Minutes" zooms to No. 3 on the Hot 100, giving the diva her record-breaking 37th top 10 hit. She was previously tied with Elvis Presley for the most top 10 singles among all artists in the rock era. » Full Story |
 | Danity Kane Captures Second No. 1 Album
March 26, 2008
MTV favorite Danity Kane scores its second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as its sophomore set enters with 236,000. It's the second-biggest sales week of the year and the best sales week for a female group since 2006 ... The Easter bunny's paw prints are all over the chart this week as kid-friendly acts bound up the list ... Miley Cyrus makes history as the first female artist in 11 years to chart two concurrent top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 ... Rapper Flo Rida, who owns the biggest-selling digital track download of all time with "Low," takes a lukewarm bow at No. 4 with his debut album, "Mail on Sunday" ... Gnarls Barkley's rushed-to-market "Odd Couple" album climbs into the top 20 ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Madonna and Justin Timberlake, Fergie and "American Idol." » Full Story |
 | Rick Ross Is Boss At No. 1
March 19, 2008
Rapper Rick Ross heads up The Billboard 200 this week with "Trilla," while new arrivals from Snoop Dogg, Miley Cyrus and Fat Joe join him in the top 20 ... Two more "Now" albums bow -- "Now 27" and "Now That's What I Call 80's," but with decidedly mixed results ... Randy Jackson's first album as an artist bows, thanks to a little help from his friends ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Alan Jackson, Daughtry, Maroon 5 and Dropkick Murphys. » Full Story |
 | Nothin' But A 'Good Time' For Alan Jackson
March 12, 2008
Country king Alan Jackson scores his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "Good Time," giving the singer his 12th chart-topper on Top Country Albums ... Flogging Molly notches its highest-charting album and its biggest sales week ever ... The Black Crowes triumphantly return to the Billboard 200 with their best-charting album since 1992 ... Michael McDonald and Jackson Browne check into the top 30 ... Meanwhile, Vampire Weekend and Eddie Vedder make big gains while "American Idol" shines on Jeff Buckley and Blake Lewis. » Full Story |
 | Janet's In Control of Billboard 200 With Sixth No. 1 Album
March 05, 2008
For the sixth time in her career, Janet Jackson earns a No. 1 album on The Billboard 200, as "Discipline" debuts with 181,000. She's now in second place among female artists for the most No. 1 albums (tied with Madonna) behind Barbra Streisand's eight chart-toppers ... Erykah Badu and Webbie both bow in the top four of the chart while Shawty Lo starts in the top 20 ... Country legend Dolly Parton nabs her highest charting album since 1993 as "Backwoods Barbie" storms The Billboard 200 at No. 17 ... The Original Broadway Cast Recording of "The Little Mermaid" wakes waves at No. 26 on The Billboard 200 -- the highest charting cast album since "Rent" started at No. 19 in 1996. » Full Story |
 | Jack And Alicia Continue To Reign
February 27, 2008
Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" enjoys a third week atop the Billboard 200 while Alicia Keys' "As I Am" seems unstoppable in its 15th week on the chart ... The latest installment of the "Kidz Bop Kids" title strikes while Chris Cagle and Jim Jones bow in the top 20 ... We've also got updates on Reba McEntire, Jonas Brothers, Nickelback, Queen Latifah, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Gnarls Barkley and 3 Doors Down. » Full Story |
 | Big Grammy Gains For Many; King of Pop Returns
February 20, 2008
Jack Johnson's "Sleep Through the Static" holds at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with 180,000 while Simple Plan's newest effort starts in the top 15 ... the Top Pop Catalog Albums chart sees some unusually hot action this week, as an expanded reissue of Michael Jackson's 1982 "Thriller" album comes charging in at No. 1, selling 166,000 ... Many artists see great increases for their albums following performances and wins on the 50th Grammy Awards, including Amy Winehouse, Herbie Hancock, Foo Fighters and Kanye West ... Valentine's Day shopping spurs increases for many acts that were appropriate gift purchases for the holiday ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on Mariah Carey, R.E.M. and Rodney Atkins. » Full Story |
| Jack Johnson Jumps In At No. 1
February 13, 2008
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson scores his best sales week ever and his second No. 1 album as "Sleep Through the Static" debuts atop the Billboard 200 . . . Sheryl Crow finds herself in a familiar place on the chart -- the runner-up slot -- as her sixth studio album, "Detours," bows . . . Lenny Kravitz notches his highest-charting studio set as "It Is Time for a Love Revolution" lands at No. 4 . . . k.d. lang also has a banner week as the singer claims a record high on the Billboard 200, bowing at No. 8 with "Watershed" . . . In Progress Reports, we've got news on instant Grammy chart impact as well as Tom Petty's Super Bowl-fueled sales gains. » Full Story |
 | Keys Climbs, Mars Is High And Bullet Flies
February 06, 2008
Alica Keys' "As I Am" skips back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with a small gain, pushing last week's chart-topper, the "Juno" soundtrack, to No. 2 ... the Mars Volta and Bullet for My Valentine arrive in the top five, as does the latest "Grammy Nominees" compilation ... A "Hannah Montana 2" dance remix album plants itself in the top 10 as well ... Other high debuts on the Billboard 200 come from Sarah Brightman, Andrea Bocelli, Vampire Weekend, Shelby Lynne, Willie Nelson and Idina Menzel ... In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Radiohead, Panic! at the Disco, the B-52's and Michael McDonald. » Full Story |
 | 'Juno' Kudos Lead to No. 1
January 30, 2008
The soundtrack to the Academy Award-nominated film "Juno" climbs to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, pushing aside Alicia Keys' "As I Am." It's the first theatrical film soundtrack to top the list since "Dreamgirls" a year ago ... Natasha Bedingfield has her best week ever as "Pocketful of Sunshine" bows at No. 3 ... Indie favorite Cat Power takes her covers album straight into the top 15 while the "Radio Disney Jams 10" album and new country singer Chuck Wicks make waves ... We've also got updates on Ashes Divide, Sixx: A.M. and Rihanna. » Full Story |
| Keys Holds, 'Juno' Jumps
January 23, 2008
Alicia Keys' "As I Am" holds at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while the "Juno" soundtrack jumps to No. 2 ... Raheem DeVaughn's "Love Behind the Melody" arrives in the top 10, as does John Legend's Target-exclusive album "Live From Philadelphia" ... Other debuts on the Billboard 200 this week include offerings from Anne Murray, Magnetic Fields, Ringo Starr and Spice Girls ... In Progress Reports, we've got updates on Green Day, Brad Paisley, Jewel, Rise Against and Silverchair. » Full Story |
| Alicia Keys Returns to No. 1, 'Juno' Jumps
January 16, 2008
Alicia Keys' "As I Am" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while the soundtrack to "Juno" jumps into the top three with a 78% gain in sales ... Last week's chart-topper, Radiohead's "In Rainbows," slips to No. 2 with a 44% decline ... The chart's top debut belongs to Sia, whose latest album, "Some People Have Real Problems," gives the artist her first ink on the Billboard 200 and her best sales week ever ... Also debuting this week is U.K. singer Kate Nash with her debut album, "Made of Bricks," at No. 36 ... In Progress Reports, we've got news on new artists Dana Parish and Carter's Chord as well as updates on Band of Horses and Janet Jackson. » Full Story |
 | Radiohead's 'Rainbows' Rises
January 09, 2008
Radiohead's "In Rainbows" makes a dramatic leap up The Billboard 200 to No. 1 after street-date violations pushed the album onto the chart early last week ... last week's chart-topper, Mary J. Blige's "Growing Pains," slips to No. 3 ... the soundtrack to the film "Juno" is the chart's highest debut at No. 8 while in Progress Reports, we've got news on Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Babyface, Joe Nichols, Kimberley Locke, Freda Payne, Belinda Carlisle and Sylvester. » Full Story |
 | Mary J. Blige Climbs To No. 1 On The Billboard 200
January 03, 2008
As 2007 comes to a close, the queen of hip-hop/soul, Mary J. Blige, rises to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with "Growing Pains," selling 205,000 in its second week of release. It debuted at No. 2 with 629,000 last week. Blige ascends to the Billboard 200 throne thanks to Josh Groban's "Noel" vacating the top slot. His Christmas set takes the inevitable post-holiday tumble as it falls to No. 3 with 176,000 (a 77% decline) ... Groban's album, which spent five straight weeks at No. 1, finishes 2007 as the year's top-selling album, having sold 3.7 million. It can claim the dubious honor of being the only album that sold 3 million or more this past year. » Full Story |
| Groban Still Tops, Blige Debuts at No. 2
December 27, 2007
Josh Groban's "Noel" refuses to budge for a fifth week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, selling 757,000. Meanwhile, Mary J. Blige bows in the runner-up slot with her "Growing Pains" effort, shifting 629,000 ... Other debuts in the top 100 this week include new albums from Jaheim, Lupe Fiasco, Kirk Franklin and Chingy, as well as the latest WWE compilation and the "Sweeney Todd" film soundtrack. » Full Story |
 | Josh Groban's 'Noel' Is 2007's Top Selling Album ... For Now
December 19, 2007
Josh Groban's "Noel" holds at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 for a fourth week as the set motors through 669,000 ... With the album's total sales up to 2.77 million, it has now eclipsed the "High School Musical 2" soundtrack as 2007's top selling album ... But will it hold on? ... Meanwhile, of last week's crop of new releases none were able to debut in the top 10 ... In Progress Reports we've got updates on Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, Huey Lewis, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. » Full Story |
| Josh Groban Ties Elvis Presley
December 12, 2007
As Josh Groban's "Noel" album spends its third consecutive week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, he matches the previous record-holder for most straight weeks at No. 1 with a Christmas album -- Elvis Presley ... Will Groban be able to fend off challenges next week from Wu-Tang Clan's reunion album and Bow Wow and Omarion's collaboration effort? Stay tuned ... This year's "American Idol" runner-up, Blake Lewis, sees his "Audio Day Dream" debut at No. 10. First-place finisher Jordin Sparks' self-titled bow also began at No. 10 two weeks ago ... Other debuts on The Billboard 200 this week include sets from Scarface, Drama, Wyclef Jean, Godsmack and Ghostface Killah ... In Progress Reports, Grammy Award nominees Foo Fighters celebrate a historic achievement on the Alternative/Modern Rock radio chart, Taylor Swift nabs her first No. 1 on Hot Country Songs, and Groban sings his way to No. 1 on the AC/Adult Contemporary chart. » Full Story |
 | Josh Groban Grabs a Second Week at No. 1
December 05, 2007
Josh Groban holds at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 for a second week with "Noel" as the Eagles surge to No. 2 with a 70% increase following the band's interview on "60 Minutes" ... Mannheim Steamroller collects its third top 10 album while Justin Timberlake zips up the chart after his "FutureSex/LoveSounds" was reissued last week ... In Progress Reports, we've got updates on the new No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart (hint: it's a Christmas tune), a four-way tie for the most weeks at No. 1 in the history of the Modern Rock chart and Jason Michael Carroll's "Livin' Our Love Song" hits an astounding 40th week on the Hot Country Songs chart. » Full Story |
| Josh Groban Takes 'Noel' to No. 1
November 28, 2007
It's a happy holiday for Josh Groban, as the singer nabs his second No. 1 album on The Billboard 200 with "Noel" ... It ascends to the chart's top slot with a career-high 405,000 -- thanks partially to his surprise performance on the favorite-things edition of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" last week ... It's the first Christmas album to crown The Billboard 200 since Kenny G's "Miracles" in 1994 ... With a big bump, the "High School Musical 2" soundtrack runs back into the top 10 and surpasses Daughtry's "Daughtry" as 2007's top-selling album ... This year's "American Idol" winner, Jordin Sparks, sees her self-titled album bow at No. 10, while Keith Urban's first greatest-hits set lands right behind her at No. 11. » Full Story |
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