Tag Archives: country-albums

Weekly Chart Notes: Gwyneth Paltrow, Train, Florence + The Machine

By melissa | Published: January 13, 2011
Paltrow joins the likes of fellow actor/singers Miley Cyrus and George Strait in reaching the Country Albums top five with a movie soundtrack.
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Ask Billboard: Jonas Brothers, Beyonce, Court Yard Hounds

By | Published: May 21, 2010
Readers check in on sales for Nick Jonas and Beyonce solo projects, plus why Court Yard Hounds aren't on the Country Albums chart.
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Chart Beat Thursday: Loretta Lynn, Madonna, Peter Wolf

By melissa | Published: April 15, 2010
While George Strait makes history on Country Songs, fellow format icon Loretta Lynn returns to Country Albums, making her birthday extra special.
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Danny Gokey’s ‘Days’ Starts Strong

By | Published: March 10, 2010
Season eight American Idol finalist Danny Gokey claims the best first-week sales showing on Country Albums by a rookie male country act in 18 years, and the best opening week digital sum for any country newcomer, as "My Best Days" opens at No.
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Josh Turner Debuts on Country Chart With ‘Haywire’ Album

By | Published: February 22, 2010
Fueled by national TV guest spots, a hit video and a No. 1 single with "Why Don't We Just Dance?," MCA Nashville's Josh Turner debuts on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart at No
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