'Idol' Vet Daughtry Rocks the Charts - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-30-2006, 09:06 PM

"Daughtry," the self-titled debut album from Daughtry, the self-named rock ensemble from "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry, delivered big numbers in its first week on the pop charts.

According to media reports, "Daughtry" sold more than 300,000 copies to finish second on the Billboard 200 for the week. The album was behind only "Kingdom Come," the new disc by sporadically retired hip-hop icon Jay-Z. Fueled by post-Thanksgiving retail activity, "Kingdom Come" sold 680,000 copies in its first weekend to easily outpace the competition.

While Daughtry couldn't out-sell Jay-Z, his first week sales were the best for any "American Idol" contestant not to reach the Top Two. "Daughtry" moved nearly 100,000 more copies than the first week of Clay Aiken's "A Thousand Different Ways" earlier this fall. It also nearly equaled the combined total sales of recent releases by former "Idol" winner Ruben Studdard and Daughtry's fellow Season Five contender Kellie Pickler through multiple weeks in release.

Daughtry finished fourth on the past season of "Idol" and two of the singers who bested him will be releasing albums in upcoming weeks. This puts a little extra pressure on runner-up Katharine McPhee and winner Taylor Hicks.

Karen* · 12-01-2006, 02:48 AM

I'm happier than anyone can ever imagine!

He also beat Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, and all the runner-ups in their first week sales too!

Brian Damage · 12-01-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Girl Next Door

I'm happier than anyone can ever imagine!

He also beat Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, and all the runner-ups in their first week sales too!

That is simply remarkable!

KissMyGrits · 12-06-2006, 09:29 AM

Just heard Chris on XM radio!! Woo-hoo!!! His song played on the 20 on 20 station!! Yeah Chris!!

Buffyboy323 · 12-11-2006, 10:59 PM

Booo Booooo Booooo! Nooooo.

Karen* · 12-12-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

Booo Booooo Booooo! Nooooo.

Can you provide an explanation for that?

11-30-2006, 09:06 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Idol' Vet Daughtry Rocks the Charts "Daughtry," the self-titled debut album from Daughtry, the self-named rock ensemble from "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry, delivered big numbers in its first week on the pop charts. According to media reports, "Daughtry" sold more than 300,000 copies to finish second on the Billboard 200 for the week. The album was behind only "Kingdom Come," the new disc by sporadically retired hip-hop icon Jay-Z. Fueled by post-Thanksgiving retail activity, "Kingdom Come" sold 680,000 copies in its first weekend to easily outpace the competition. While Daughtry couldn't out-sell Jay-Z, his first week sales were the best for any "American Idol" contestant not to reach the Top Two. "Daughtry" moved nearly 100,000 more copies than the first week of Clay Aiken's "A Thousand Different Ways" earlier this fall. It also nearly equaled the combined total sales of recent releases by former "Idol" winner Ruben Studdard and Daughtry's fellow Season Five contender Kellie Pickler through multiple weeks in release. Daughtry finished fourth on the past season of "Idol" and two of the singers who bested him will be releasing albums in upcoming weeks. This puts a little extra pressure on runner-up Katharine McPhee and winner Taylor Hicks.
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KissMyGrits HEGM! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 01, 2004 Location: Las Vegas Baby! Posts: 2,135	Just heard Chris on XM radio!! Woo-hoo!!! His song played on the 20 on 20 station!! Yeah Chris!!
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12-11-2006, 10:59 PM	#5
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,102	Booo Booooo Booooo! Nooooo.