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Billboard Names 'Daughtry' the Year's #1 Album

Posted Dec 14, 07 7:58 AM CST in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Billboard has declared "American Idol" alum Chris Daughtry the year's most popular artist, thanks to "Daughtry," his band's debut album, which has sold 3.2 million copies. Akon took second place with "Konvicted," which sold 2.7 million. Beyonce had the No. 1 single, "Irreplaceable," and the Police's reunion tour was the most successful of the year, grossing over $212 million.

Daughtry also beat out Fergie's "The Dutchess," the "Hannah Montana" soundtrack, and fellow "American Idol" alum Carrie Underwood's "Some Heart." Rounding out the year's top five most popular singles were Rihanna's "Umbrella," Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape," Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry," and T-Pain's "Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')."

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The musical group Daughtry holds their awards for favorite pop/rock album, adult contemporary artist, and breakthrough new artist at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Singer Chris Daughtry performs during MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTV Times Square Studios in this June file photo in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)   (Associated Press)
Singer Chris Daughtry appears on stage during MTV's "Total Request Live" show at the MTV Times Square Studios, Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in New York. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)   (Associated Press)
Singer Chris Daughtry performs during the 10th annual Tiger Jam at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Saturday, May 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)   (Associated Press)
Chris Daughtry arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Palms Hotel and Casino on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)   (Associated Press)
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