Chart Beat is a section of Billboard that posts the latest news in the world of Billboard’s definitive sales and airplay charts.  The following was a part of today’s article:

FEAT OF CLAY: With “Tried & True” becoming his fifth top 10 on the Billboard 200 with a debut at No. 9, Clay Aiken passes Kelly Clarkson for most top 10s on the tally by an “American Idol” graduate.

Carrie Underwood ranks third among the Fox TV series’ former finalists with three top 10 albums, followed by Daughtry‘s Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks and Ruben Studdard, each with two top 10s.

Aiken first appeared on the Billboard 200 with “Measure of a Man,” which spent its first two weeks at No. 1 in November 2003. He revisited the top tier with “Merry Christmas With Love” (No. 4, 2004), “A Thousand Different Ways” (No. 2, 2006) and “On My Way Here” (No. 4, 2008).

WELL DONE, CLAY!! We are all proud of your accomplishments!!

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