Worst-Selling American Idol Albums in the US

Yesterday, I posted the list of the ten best-selling albums of any American Idol contestant according to US sales. Today, and by request, I'll be posting the list of the worst-selling albums by any American Idol contestant that charted inside the Billboard 200. As a reminder, the eighth season of American Idol kicks off tonight at 8pm on FOX.

1. Ace Young- Ace Young

(sales: 11,000 - peak: #110)

2. Paris Bennet- Princess P

(sales: 20,000 - peak: #133)

3. Constantine Maroulis- Constantine

(sales: 24,000 - peak: #75)

4. Kristy Lee Cook- Why Wait

(sales: 32,000 - peak: #49)

5. Mario Vasquez- Mario Vasquez

(sales: 34,000 - peak: #80)

6. Phil Stacey- Phil Stacey

(sales: 37,000 - peak: #43)

7. LaToya London- Love & life

(sales: 58,000 - peak: #82)

8. Bo Bice- See the Light
(sales: 62,000 - peak: #150)

9. Josh Gracin- We Weren't Crazy

(sales: 73,000 - peal: #33)

10. Tamyra Gray- The Dreamer

(sales: 123,000 - peak: #23)

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If you would like to know the sales fugures for any other American Idol alumni, please ask me on this post's comments space. :)

Kristy Lee Cook says Underwood Killed Her Career

Kristy Lee Cook is speaking out against her former record label, Arista Nashville. The 'American Idol' alum says record execs spent too much time and money on another country 'Idol.'

"(Arista) released me again. It's because I was on the same label as Carrie Underwood," Cook tells the Grants Pass Daily Courier. "We're kind of glad that we got released because we weren't getting the attention we need."

Cook first signed with Arista at age 17 but was dropped before any music was released. She was re-signed to the label shortly after placing seventh on Season 7 of 'Idol,' and quickly released her debut album, 'Why Wait.'

"They promoted it a little bit," Cook says of Arista's attention to the album. "They spent so much more money on Carrie."

Cook's first single, '15 Minutes of Shame,' hit the Top 30 on the country charts, but no other singles from the album were officially released to radio. She says fans haven't heard her best music yet.

"I have a song that they didn't want me to put on the album that's going to be a hit," Cook insists. "I'm going to take it to another label ... We're talking with Universal right now."

- AOL Music

Kristy Lee Cook- "15 Minutes of Shame" Video

American Idol finalist Kristy Lee Cook is finally releasing the music video for "15 Minutes of Shame", her debut single currently climbing up the Country charts. The song was released months ago, but the video had not been released until now. It's a great song and Kristy looks gorgeous in the video. Don't forget, her album Why Wait is in stores now. Check it out!

Kristy Lee Cook Live at Regis & Kelly

American Idol finalist Kristy Lee Cook presented herself last Thursday at Regis & Kelly, where she performed her single "15 Minutes of Shame", taken from her album Why Wait, in stores now. Check out the performance, great song.

Kristy Lee Cook - Debut Album Cover

American Idol finalist, Kristy Lee Cook is ready to release her album Why Wait, via Arista Nashville. Her current single "15 Minutes of Shame" is slowly climbing up country charts, and we've finally got the official album cover. It's country, it's simple, it's great! Loving it. Check it out.

Music Update: Kristy Lee Cook

Season seven American Idol finalist Kristy Lee Cook is currently on the road with the American Idols Live! Tour 2008, getting ready to release Why Wait her debut album on Sept. 6. Produced by songwriter Brett James, Why Wait is a 10-track collection spearheaded by the first single, “15 Minutes of Shame.” The song is at country radio now, and is available as a digital single at online retailers beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Other tracks include Cook’s version of Lee Greenwood’s 1984 Top 10 hit, “God Bless the USA,” which she performed on Idol, as well as “Not Tonight,” a song that James and Chris Lindsey co-wrote with Carrie Underwood.

Source: Country Standard Time

[MP3] David Archuleta- "Crush"

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[MP3] David Archuleta- "Crush"

American Idol finalists are fastly releasing their singles! First it was Kristy Lee Cook who released her single "15 Minutes of Shame" which is currently the most-added song on country radio. Now, it's time for Idol runner-up David Archuleta to release his debut single entitled "Crush". I must admit that although I disliked this kid beyond believe during Idol I actually enjoyed this single. It's a great Pop ballad that's gonna make this single a hit in no time. In fact, it reminded me of what Nick Lachey did on his album What's Left of Me. Download it, what do you think?

Listen to Kristy Lee Cook's Debut Single!

Click here to listen to "15 Minutes of Shame"

Yes, that's Kristy Lee Cook from the past season of American Idol. Look who got a record deal! Haha. Kristy has signed with Arista Nashville and is about ready to release her debut single called "15 Minutes of Shame" to country radio in coming days. Thankfully, KFrog radio have posted the song on their website under 'mistery artist' for us to enjoy. The song left me speechless, really. It's miles better than anything she ever sang on Idol and it has me wondering why she wasn't this good on the show? The song is fresh, catchy and great overall. I'm sure it will top country charts following its release. We can expect her major label debut album to hit stores this Fall.