Idol Chartwatch, February 2: Kelly Clarkson’s Single Breaks Billboard Chart Record

Last week, it was exciting to report the debut of Kelly Clarkson’s new single, “My Life Would Suck Without You,” on the Billboard charts. But this week, the news is even better. The single soared from #97 last week to #1 on this week’s Hot 100, giving it the distinction of having the biggest one-week jump in the history of the chart. The single sold 280,000 downloads in its first week of availability, earning it the top spot on both Hot Digital Songs and Hot Digital Tracks (and you can join the crowd by clicking on the link above).

“My Life Would Suck Without You” also charts on Hot 100 Airplay (38), Pop 100 (4), Pop 100 Airplay (16), Mainstream Top 40 (18), and Adult Top 40 Tracks (18). Kelly’s album, All I Ever Wanted, is due out March 10.

Season 6’s Chris Sligh has reason to celebrate this week. “Here Comes Goodbye,” a song he co-wrote, was recorded by Rascal Flatts and debuts at #29 on Hot Country Songs. It’s a solid tune about love lost and heartache – the stuff that great country songs are made of! Rascal Flatts has a history of number ones and this one appears headed in the same direction. Congrats to Chris!

Carrie Underwood’s new single “I Told You So,” is #26 on Hot Country Songs. Another single, “The More Boys I Meet,” is #52.

• “My Life Would Suck Without You” (Kelly Clarkson): Hot 100 (1), Hot 100 Airplay (38), Pop 100 (4), Pop 100 Airplay (16), Mainstream Top 40 (18), Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (18), Hot Digital Tracks (1), Hot Digital Songs (1)
• “Light On” (David Cook): Hot 100 (29), Hot 100 Airplay (48), Pop 100 (26), Pop 100 Airplay (27), Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (26), Mainstream Top 40 (22), Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (6), Hot Digital Tracks (24), Hot Digital Songs (25)
• “The Time Of My Life” (David Cook): Hot Adult Contemporary (2)
• “Crush” (David Archuleta): Hot 100 (retired), Hot 100 Airplay (retired), Pop 100 (50), Pop 100 Airplay (53), Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (7), Hot Digital Tracks (40), Hot Digital Songs (46)
• “A Little Too Not Over You” (David Archuleta): Pop 100 (88), Pop 100 Airplay (63)
• “Spotlight” (Jennifer Hudson): Pop 100 (95), Pop 100 Airplay (75), Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (21), Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (21), Hot Adult R&B Airplay (5)
• “If This Isn't Love” (Jennifer Hudson): Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (52), Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (52), Hot Adult R&B Airplay (21)
• “One Step At A Time” (Jordin Sparks): Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (20)
• “What About Now” (Daughtry): Hot Adult Contemporary (10), Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (9)
• “Feels Like Tonight” (Daughtry): Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (9)
• “I Told You So” (Carrie Underwood): Hot Country Songs (26)
• “The More Boys I Meet” (Carrie Underwood): Hot Country Songs (51)
• “Best Days Of Your Life” (Kellie Pickler): Hot Country Songs (36)
• “Telluride” (Josh Gracin): Hot Country Songs (40)
• “Here Comes Goodbye” (Rascal Flatts, written by Chris Sligh): Hot Country Songs (29)
• “Lose My Soul” (TobyMac featuring Mandisa): Hot Christian Adult Contemporary (4), Hot Christian Songs (4)

Idol Albums on the Charts

After breaking back into the top ten last week, David Cook drops four spots to #14 on the Billboard 200. The album is #21 on Top Internet Albums and #5 on Top Rock Albums.

David Archuleta is down one spot to #53 on the Billboard 200, the only chart on which it appears. The album has sold 610,000 copies and has been certified gold.

Carrie Underwood’s Carnival Ride is #70 on the Billboard 200. The album remains #9 on Top Country Albums. Kellie Pickler’s returns to the Billboard 200 at #194 and is up three to #27 on Top Country Albums.

After a big jump last week, Jennifer Hudson is down 20 to #77 on the Billboard 200. The album is #22 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Daughtry is up three to #94 on the Billboard 200. The album is #17 on Top Hard Rock Albums and is #25 on Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums.

Watch for Melinda Doolittle’s debut CD, Coming Back to You,, available Tuesday.

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