May 21: Idols on the charts

Chris Daughtry and his band get a nice boost on the Billboard 200 after their appearance on the May 11 edition of American Idol. Leave This Town jumps from No. 85 to No. 51, an impressive 44 spots. Not such great news for Jason Castro, however, as his self-titled debut drops off the charts after six weeks.

A new Idol-related album hits the charts this week. American Idol: Season 9  featuring the Season 9 Top 10 enters the Billboard 200 at No. 77. Click here for the track listing.


Billboard 200 (Albums)

• 31. Play On (Carrie Underwood): LW 30, 28 weeks on the charts
• 51. Leave This Town (Daughtry): LW 85, 44 weeks on the charts
• 72. For Your Entertainment (Adam Lambert): LW 56, 25 weeks on the charts
• 77. American Idol: Season 9 (Cast): New entry
• 139. My Best Days (Danny Gokey): LW 118, 11 weeks on the charts
• Jason Castro (Jason Castro) - Off the charts after six weeks

Billboard Hot 100 (Singles)

•  28. “Whataya Want From Me” (Adam Lambert): LW 24
•  50. “Live Like We’re Dying” (Kris Allen): LW 48
•  73. "Undo It" (Carrie Underwood) : LW 95
•  100. “All I Ever Wanted” Kelly Clarkson: LW 98