Daughtry (better known as Chris Daughtry of American Idol season 5) has hit the Number 1 spot on Billboard this week!

Ever since Chris was ousted in Season 5, he has been continuing to receive blessings that no “Idol” contestant has achieved at such an early point. He was one of the first ones to sign a record deal (even ahead of the top placers of season 5).

Chris formed the “Daughtry” band. Yes, I think it was a good decision of him to drop the “Chris” as there are already a plethora of “Chris(es)” in the industry. “Daughtry” creates much impact, and so the album was named the same.

Aside from his album being a super achiever (surpassing album sales of Taylor Hicks, Kathatrine McPhee, including Dreamgirls OST , and a lot more), he’s on a very active US tour, averaging 6 cities a week (that’s like 1 city per day!). Way to go, Daughtry!

*The first single, “It’s Not Over,” has been downloaded (digitally bought) 800,000 times.
*Daughtry has had a U.S. Album sales of 1,801,810 copies (and counting) and has been certified by RIAA 2x Platinum

Here are the tracks to enjoy on the DAUGHTRY album:

1. It’s Not Over
2. Used To
3. Home
4. Over You
5. Crashed
6. Feels Like Tonight
7. What I Want (featuring Slash)
8. Breakdown
9. Gone
10. There And Back Again
11. All These Lives
12. What About Now