Idol Chartwatch, May 27: Jordin Sparks’ “Battlefield” Hits the Charts

After performing her new single, “Battlefield” on the American Idol 8 results show, Jordin Sparks becomes the latest and last recipient of the Billboard post-Idol appearance bump. “Battlefield” debuts on the Hot 100 at #32 and also charts on the Pop 100 (37), Hot Digital Tracks (11), and Hot Digital Songs (12). Jordin will hit the road this summer, opening for the Jonas Brothers.

There’s nothing else new on the singles charts this week, but next week, expect a flood of new Idol music as Season 8’s download numbers are allowed to be tallied on the digital charts. We’ll be particularly interested in finding out where Kris Allen’s “No Boundaries” opens, and whether or not any of Adam Lambert’s tracks (such as his version of “No Boundaries”) make the charts.

Here’s a comprehensive list of all the Idol singles on this week’s charts:

• “My Life Would Suck Without You” (Kelly Clarkson): Hot 100 (22), Hot 100 Airplay (10), Pop 100 (11), Pop 100 Airplay (5), Hot Adult Contemporary (20), Hot Dance Club Play (40), Hot Dance Airplay (9), Mainstream Top 40 (13), Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (4), Hot Digital Tracks (40), Hot Digital Songs (44)
• “I Do Not Hook Up” (Kelly Clarkson): Hot 100 (23), Hot 100 Airplay (30), Pop 100 (16), Pop 100 Airplay (13), Mainstream Top 40 (12), Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (20), Hot Digital Tracks (23), Hot Digital Songs (24)
• “No Surprise” (Daughtry): Hot 100 (31), Pop 100 (35), Pop 100 Airplay (51), Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks (26), Hot Digital Tracks (13), and Hot Digital Songs (14)
• “Battlefield” (Jordin Sparks): Hot 100 (32), Pop 100 (37), Hot Digital Tracks (11), Hot Digital Songs (12)
• “I'm Just Here For The Music” (Paula Abdul): Hot 100 (97), The Pop 100 (64), Pop 100 Airplay (70), and Hot Digital Songs (67)
• “Come Back to Me” (David Cook): Pop 100 (75), Pop 100 Airplay (57), Hot Adult Top 40 (15)
• “Light On” (David Cook): Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (13)
• “The Time of My Life” (David Cook): Hot Adult Contemporary (7)
• “Heart On My Sleeve” (Michael Johns): Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (28)
• “Spotlight” (Jennifer Hudson): Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (37), Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (37)
• “If This Isn't Love” (Jennifer Hudson): Hot 100 (85), Hot 100 Airplay (56), Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (8), Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (8), Hot Adult R&B Airplay (2), Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop (34)
• “Together” (Ruben Studdard): Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (93), Hot Adult R&B Airplay (20)
• “Let's Go Celebrate” (LaKisha Jones): Hot Adult R&B Airplay (34)
• Fight For Love (Elliott Yamin): Pop100 Airplay (75)
• “What About Now” (Daughtry): Hot Adult Contemporary (3)
• “Home Sweet Home” (Carrie Underwood): Pop 100 (87)

• “I Told You So” (Carrie Underwood): Hot 100 (52), Hot 100 Airplay (41), Pop 100 (72), Hot Country Songs (9), Hot Digital Songs (72)
• “Best Days Of Your Life” (Kellie Pickler): Hot 100 (57), Hot 100 Airplay (70), Hot Country Songs (18), Hot Digital Songs (60)
• “Here Comes Goodbye” (Rascal Flatts, co-written by Chris Sligh): Hot 100 (56), Hot 100 Airplay (45), Pop 100 (76), Hot Country Songs (retired), Hot Adult Contemporary (22)
• “I Want My Life Back” (Bucky Covington): Hot Country Songs (43)
• “My Deliverer” (Mandisa): Hot Christian Adult Contemporary (8), Hot Christian Songs (10)

Idol Albums News

All of the Idol albums, except for Kellie Pickler, are down on this week’s Billboard 200. Kellie’s album moves up one spot to #106 and is also up one spot to #17 on Top Country Albums.

Kelly Clarkson’s All I Ever Wanted falls from #17 to #20. It’s #13 on Top Digital Albums. Carrie Underwood’s Carnival Ride is down two spots to #33 on the Billboard 200 and from #7 to #10 on Top Country Albums.

David Cook moves from #47 to #61 on the Billboard 200, and from #14 to #16 on Top Rock Albums. Daughtry falls from #50 to #66 on the Billboard 200, from #15 to #20 on Top Rock Albums, and from #11 to #16 on Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums, but you can now pre-order his new album, Leave This Town.

Elliott Yamin’s Fight for Love drops from #26 to #76 on the Billboard 200 and from #4 to #9 on Top Independent Albums. Jennifer Hudson is down ten spots to #96 on the Billboard 200 and drops from #22 to #32 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

David Archuleta falls from #119 to #161 on the Billboard 200. Mandisa’s Freedom is #18 on Top Christian Albums and #26 on Top Christian and Gospel Albums.

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Donna Reynolds has been writing about 'American Idol' for Foxes on Idol since 2003. In addition, she covers the Central New York music scene for various sites and recently launched Music in the 'Cuse, which features a daily update of the best in CNY entertainment. While entertainment sustains her emotionally, she earns her daily bread as a technical writer for a large international company. Donna loves mail, so shoot her an email at foxydonna@earthlink.net or follow her on Twitter.

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