[KevinKDC]

North, do you know if the Ducky thingies have any future promo planned?

[MJ Boston]

They'll probably turn their stupid TV show into a Christmas themed promo show

[Mzd]

Duck Dynasty is HUGE. And is going to be huge this season. Kelly has competition for sure.

[jpsketch]

Told y'all they'd remain consistent.

[North & South]

Originally posted by KevinKDC

North, do you know if the Ducky thingies have any future promo planned?

They have a Christmas special airing the same night as Kelly's Christmas special.

Kelly has a bigger advantage when it comes to radio and already being an established name in music. Duck Dynasty is more of a novelty album for fans of the show. They do have one of the biggest shows in the US right now, so they will sell very well.

Also, it kinda seems like Walmart is pushing their album more than Kelly's at the moment. I think they already had existing merchandise that Walmart carries, so not too surprised by that. But Kelly has Target and Starbucks. I think once Thanksgiving comes around, Kelly's sales will take off like crazy because she appeals more to the adult-buying audience that buys Christmas albums.

Both albums will be big sellers this season that's for sure

[stoopidjenna]

The thing with DD though is that their potential buyers are more limited to people who watch the show. No one is going to buy the album if they aren't already fans of the show. Kelly on the other hand has an opportunity to actually gain new buyers from people who may not have cared for her pop stuff or would usually only buy singles or something.

[KevinKDC]

I think for Kelly to outsell them, Underneath the tree needs to smash. But Kelly is doing worldwide promo so she will dominate them in that part atleast.

[KevinKDC]

Also the albums debuts at #6 with 75,000 copies sold worldwide. Pretty good since it hasn't been released in the UK yet.

ETA: wait no... That's like 5k outside the US

[rivers]

**** Duck Dynasty. Like really.

[MJ Boston]

Kelly will probably have no problem once Christmas music picks up on radio. It's just scary right now but think about how big their show. Kelly really doesn't have much promo at all going on right this second. DD's biggest fans are probably the ones buying the album right now and I don't think it will pick up steam nearly as much as Kelly's will.

And Kevin the 5k outside the US is fine considering there hasn't been any promo overseas yet and it IS still October. Honestly 70k here is really surprising for October.

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by MJ Boston

Kelly will probably have no problem once Christmas music picks up on radio. It's just scary right now but think about how big their show. Kelly really doesn't have much promo at all going on right this second. DD's biggest fans are probably the ones buying the album right now and I don't think it will pick up steam nearly as much as Kelly's will.

And Kevin the 5k outside the US is fine considering there hasn't been any promo overseas yet and it IS still October. Honestly 70k here is really surprising for October.

that excuse expired a week ago

[KevinKDC]

Pretty much XD. And the tracking week was end of October and begin November

[MJ Boston]

Originally posted by Heisenberg

that excuse expired a week ago

I meant when it was released.

Kelly will obviously scan Diamond by Christmas in the US and easily outsell Breakaway in 8 weeks overseas.

But really.. who even cares about overseas. We determined that Kelly is local (with maybe two countries that are exceptions) well before even the Stronger era. Not sure what the shock is?

[stoopidjenna]

How big is Christmas music in other countries? Are there any worldwide figures for Mariah, Buble, Subo, Josh Groban, etc?

[lum]

Great numbers but f*** the DD shyte. to Avril tho

[prollyallmyfault]

Originally posted by MJ Boston

I meant when it was released.

Kelly will obviously scan Diamond by Christmas in the US and easily outsell Breakaway in 8 weeks overseas.

But really.. who even cares about overseas. We determined that Kelly is local (with maybe two countries that are exceptions) well before even the Stronger era. Not sure what the shock is?

I'm sure you mean UK/Ireland and Australia, but TBH South Africa is a slay country, Brazil loves it some KC, and she had her biggest era yet in Spain. I think Kelly can be global when she wants.

And yes - not Kelly snatching Avril's first week sales wig with the second week of her Christmas album.

[vinKC]

N&S, what does Kelly have with Starbucks? I'm sorry I don't know and I'm curious because I always hear Wrapped In Red tracks playing at Starbucks and I'm from the Philippines. Just wondering if it's a worldwide thing.

[vinKC]

Wrapped In Red will hopefully still be Top 5 next week so I'm happy.

[joelovesmusic]

If it stays in the Top 10 I'll be happy But yes TOP 5 will be fab!

[North & South]

Originally posted by vinKC

N&S, what does Kelly have with Starbucks? I'm sorry I don't know and I'm curious because I always hear Wrapped In Red tracks playing at Starbucks and I'm from the Philippines. Just wondering if it's a worldwide thing.

Not sure about worldwide? But in the US they will be selling WIR at their stores.