Idol Chartwatch, June 17: New Idol Singles Hit the Chartsby Donna Reynolds -- 06/17/2008
It had to happen sometime. Older American Idol albums began to lose steam this week, with several falling fairly significantly on the charts. But two new Idols’ singles made their debuts, and you may be surprised to learn who they’re from. Read on for all the details.
For some reason, I always get a little bit excited when an Idol’s single debuts on the charts, especially if it’s from an artist that is all-too-often ignored by mainstream radio. And, strange as it may seem, finding Clay Aiken on the Billboard charts is almost cause for celebration, even for someone like me who is decidedly not a Claymate.
Yup, that’s right. Clay’s “On My Way Here,” the title track from his most recent, and I’d say best, CD to date debuted on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart at #29. Will it get any airplay? It’s too soon to tell, but having chart visibility could help sales of the album, which haven’t been robust. In fact, On My Way Here slipped from #106 to #162 on the Billboard 200 this week with sales lingering around 137,000 copies.
This is a really good start for OMWH, I think we can really get the plays and sales up if we call in for play. If there is an AC station that is played OMWH call them up and request it(but dont bagger them or call in a ton) Also if there is an AC station that dosen't play it call them and kindly ask if perhaps they could, again don't bagger them. Also continue to listen to the songs at AOL. OMWH continues to be #1 listened to and if it stays there and people continue to see it people will listen to it.
Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!
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