Wednesday, December 17, 2008

The Year-End Charts

Idols have been dominating the “Billboard” year-end charts for the past several years.

But which “Idol” was the most dominating in 2008?

Jordin Sparks.

Remember when people said her album was a failure?...

“No Air” is #6 on the 2008 Hot 100 chart, #18 on the Ringmasters chart, and #8 on the Digital Songs chart.

“Tattoo” comes in at #30 and “One Step At a Time” sits at #61 on the Hot 100.

Jordin is also #9 on the Hot 100 Artists chart and #2 on the Top New Artists chart.

Her album, “Jordin Sparks” is at #35 on the 2008 Billboard 200…

Other Idols making the 2008 Hot 100 list were David Cook with “Time of My Life” at #69, David Archuleta at #76 with “Crush” and Daughtry at #95 with “Feels Like Tonight.

Several Idols also join Jordin on the Hot 100 Artists chart including Carrie Underwood (#27), Daughtry (#38), David Cook (#41), David Archuleta (#67) and Jennifer Hudson (#93).

Also on the Billboard 200 chart are Carrie Underwood’s “Carnival Ride” (#9), “Daughtry” (#33), Carrie’s “Some Hearts” (#89), “Jennifer Hudson” (#93) and Blake Lewis’ “Audio Day Dream” (#150)…

Here’s a look at some other “Idol” notables from the year-ends (By the way, the “Billboard” year runs from December 1, 2007-November 29, 2008.)…

Carrie Underwood:
Top Country Songs: “Just a Dream” (#10) and “All-American Girl” (#24)
Top Country Artists: (#2)
Top Country Albums: “Carnival Ride” (#3) and “Some Hearts” (#19)

David Cook:
Top Hot AC Songs: “Time of My Life” (#8)

Daughtry:
Top Hot AC Songs: “Feels Like Tonight” (#10), “Home” (#11)
Top Rock Albums: “Daughtry” (#8)
Top Adult Top 40 Songs: “Feels Like Tonight” (#3), “Over You” (#20), “What About Now” (#21)

Elliott Yamin
Top Hot AC Songs: “Wait For You” (#15)

Jennifer Hudson
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists: (#23)
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: “Spotlight” (#9)

Kimberley Locke
Hot Dance Club Play Tracks: “Band of Gold” (#11)
Hot Dance Club Play Artists: (#6)
Photo Credits: MTV & RCA