Comments on: John Mayer Controls The Chart, Much To Kris Allen’s Dismay

By: Cookster

Cookster — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:07:44 +0000

Almost a year later and the kid has barely cracked 300k in sales. He left Billboards’ top 200 in a short period of time. His first single LLWD took 6 months to go platinum. They were so worried that his 2nd single would be just as slow that they had Pat from Train sing on the single. But that didn’t help either. It totally tanked. What a difference between season 7′s winner and season 8′s winner. It’s not even close. What will season 9′s winner do sell about 10,000 copies? Even Aiken who his fans always pointed to as some kind of mega selling god embarrassingly tanked. I am utter humiliation! 20k in his first week? Cringe *shame*

By: dfawc

dfawc — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:27:19 +0000

Kris’ album is so consistent with his performances on AI – creative, laid-back and so great to listen to. Each and every song could stand on its own – I do wonder why the bonus track “Send Me All Your Angels” didn’t make the cut for the main album. It is one of my favorites (available on the Walmart special edition) and could be a hit for Kris. I hope that his label supports him and promotes him in the way he deserves and that those who voted for him will continue to show their support by buying and enjoying his CD.

By: TT

TT — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:27:07 +0000

I’m excited for him, despite some not viewing his debut as a success. Look at John Mayer’s numbers. Artists used to bust out with debuts of 500,00+ albums sales. John Mayer was an unkown, just like Kris, and he climbed his way to stardom. So will Kris. Artists like them always do. Kris will be seen as a true artist in this industry rather than a tabloid artist. I’m excited to see him do better.

By: majal1

majal1 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:00:21 +0000

I agree, Kris Allen’s CD is awesome!!! I love it and enjoying it. If you think the overall CD sales for Kris Allen considering of our economy at #11 is wonderful. He bits Leona Lewis, Janet Jackson to name a few. I am pretty sure that Kris Allen will emerge and here to stay for a long time. I love you Kris.

By: ZOMBIEBOT-C37

ZOMBIEBOT-C37 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:37:07 +0000

ZOMBIEBOT DECREES: NO HIT = NO SALES

KRIS ALLEN NEEDS HIT.

By: j9bt

j9bt — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:23:57 +0000

I seriously doubt that Kris Allen is “dismayed” over this. He sold 80,000 copies of this self-titled CD. His first CD sold around 600 copies, so I’m sure he’s quite pleased with these results.

Kris is very talented and has a lot of staying power. I don’t see him coming out like a flash, then crashing and burning. I agree with “bred” – the album is awesome – each and every song – so it really is anyone’s loss who doesn’t buy it.

Kris is sitting at #11 – just out of the Top 10 – so all in all I think that’s a pretty good result considering the current state of our economy.

By: ComeOnEileen

ComeOnEileen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:28:50 +0000

Oh noes! Kris Allen’s first-week sales met expectations!

First-week sales from American Idol winners aren’t exactly a statistically valid indicator of future success. Ruben Studdard outsold Carrie Underwood, and we see where that got him. Taylor Hicks outsold Kelly Clarkson and David Cook for first week sales, though his total sales for the album were about 1/4 of Clarkson’s for her debut album and 6/10 of Cook’s for his.

By: Russ Perot

Russ Perot — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:12:55 +0000

Kris is genuinely talented, no matter what the charts say. His music will endure. This is only the first week. It’s not the end of the race and it’s a long way to go.

By: bred

bred — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:46:32 +0000

Well, Kris is terrific, regardless. His album is great, if people don’t buy it it’s their loss.

By: wowkris

wowkris — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:46:15 +0000

what does this day about Kris Allen? Wow..I expected Boyle to be no. 1 and huge, so I’m very content with Adam’s numbers, and I think it’s all the more impressive considering all his extra polarizing baggage. Well, AI had it wrong, people don’t want safe, they want edgy. Adam just needs to watch how far he pushes it and continue to let it be about his voice…He forgot about the voice durign the AMAs…nice recovery on the CBS Early Show, Whataya Want From Me had a whole new meaning and he sounded like he was about to cry in the beginning of the song…nice one, and Music Again rocked. So what can Kris do? I think Adam’s cd well have legs because it’s so different and likable. John Mayer is King, but Boyle rules all…haha…go Adam!!!