In a shocker to nobody, Adam Lambert is the top-selling American Idol season 8 contestant on iTunes! The iTunes chart numbers are supposed to be on the down low, but thanks to an Apple software glitch we know the truth.
American Idol producers did not want the numbers to be leaked, fearing it might spoil the show's season finale or cause one contestant to be favored over another.
The New York Post reports that Adam Lambert is making it rain, taking six of the top 10 spots on the Idol list! His rendition of "Mad World," which earned him a standing-O from Simon Cowell, is the No.1 spot on the secret chart.
Kris Allen has three studio versions of his performances in the top 10 and Danny Gokey's "Endless Love" from movie night is also in the top 10. There's no mention of Allison Iraheta's stats, but I really hope she goes very far. Luvs her!
Also, if the NY Post is gonna expose sales, I would like them also to analyze this season's stats with previous Idol winners and top 10 contestants' numbers. Maybe it's not all about moving copies on iTunes. Daughtry was sent home fairly early and he's killing it. This info may not be as indicative as Idol producers fear or as explosive as The Post may want it to be.
Hot dayum, I'm typing a lot. Wow. It's like I care about American Idol more than I care about the swine flu?
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May 11th, 2009 6:56 PM
I'm from NZ but right now wish I was in the States so I could vote. I have friends old and young who love Adam and listen to his music. For us in NZ we still think AI is a talent contest. We don't have all the different buy ins that seem to support Danny and Kris. With them it seems to be more about supporting their values and beliefs than their talent or even their love of music. Adam has both. So for us in NZ there's just no controversy and there's only one winner. Must be frustrating for you guys over there. We hope Adam wins. He's the one. He's a singing fiend.
April 28th, 2009 8:22 PM
You're very welcome, gurlfriend. :0
April 28th, 2009 8:05 PM
I love AI, thanks for blogging about it as much as you do!
April 28th, 2009 7:45 PM
Deservedly so. Lambert is the equivalent of Kobe Bryant playing on a basketball team of high-schoolers!
April 28th, 2009 6:57 PM
Controversy sells albums. Well done him!