American Idol's Kellie Pickler Skyrocketing Up Billboard Charts
Jeremy Gutsche — October 9, 2008 — Celebs
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American Idol's Kellie Pickler launched her self-titled album yesterday. The album rocketed in sales to become #9 on Billboard's Top 200 chart.
Kellie Pickler is our second proof point that reality television is becoming one of the most influential launching pads for new artists.
Prior to Pickler, Idol winner Jennifer Hudson proved the same concept when she debuted her album at #2.
Implications - The 22-year-old songstress says that this album is a glimpse at the real her and what she calls "the real deal." She worked hard on the album picking out the producer, the songs and even the cover art for the album. With ten tracks on the CD and five of them being co-wrote by Pickler herself, it's definitely an impressive feat for a first record.
Kellie Pickler is our second proof point that reality television is becoming one of the most influential launching pads for new artists.
Prior to Pickler, Idol winner Jennifer Hudson proved the same concept when she debuted her album at #2.
Implications - The 22-year-old songstress says that this album is a glimpse at the real her and what she calls "the real deal." She worked hard on the album picking out the producer, the songs and even the cover art for the album. With ten tracks on the CD and five of them being co-wrote by Pickler herself, it's definitely an impressive feat for a first record.
Trend Themes
1. Reality Television as a Launching Pad for Artists - Reality television shows are proving to be influential platforms for launching new artists, as demonstrated by the success of Kellie Pickler and Jennifer Hudson.
2. Personal Branding in the Music Industry - Artists like Kellie Pickler are taking more control over their music careers, from selecting producers to co-writing songs, in order to present their authentic selves and connect with audiences.
3. Digital Music Sales and Chart Rankings - The success of Kellie Pickler's album on the Billboard charts highlights the impact of digital music sales and the changing landscape of the music industry.
Industry Implications
1. Reality Television - Reality television shows have become a prominent platform for discovering and promoting new talent in the music industry.
2. Music Production - Artists taking a more hands-on approach to their music careers present opportunities for music producers to collaborate and support their creative visions.
3. Digital Music - The rise of digital music sales and streaming platforms is reshaping the music industry, creating new opportunities for artists to gain visibility and commercial success.
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