Alan Jackson Scores Top Debut on Billboard 200,
Adele's Back at No. 1
Country king Alan Jackson debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with his latest effort, "Thirty Miles West." The set sold 73,000 in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album is his first for EMI Nashville after more than 20 years with his previous (and only) record label, Arista Nashville.
"Thirty" gives Jackson an even dozen top 10 albums on the Billboard 200. He was last in the top 10 with 2010's "Freight Train," which debuted and peaked at No. 7 with 72,000.
On the Top Country Albums chart, "Thirty" bows at No. 1 -- his 13th leader on the tally.
Back on the Billboard 200, Adele's "21" returns to No. 1 for a 24th week, selling 75,000 (up 30%). The set is basking in the glow of the singer's NBC TV special, "Adele Live in London," which aired on June 3. "21" holds the most frames at No. 1 since Prince & the Revolution's "Purple Rain" soundtrack also spent 24 weeks atop the list in 1984 and 1985. Only eight albums -- including "21" -- have ruled for at least 24 weeks.
"21" has never left the top 10 in its entire 68-week chart run, dropping only as low as No. 7 on the Dec. 10, 2011, chart. It debuted at No. 1 on the March 12, 2011, tally.
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