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US Pop Music Charts August 21, 2008

Singles, Albums, and Radio Airplay

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Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer

Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer

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Top 5 Pop Singles

  1. Chris Brown - "Forever"
  2. Katy Perry - "I Kissed a Girl"
  3. Rihanna - "Disturbia"
  4. Jesse McCartney - "Leavin'"
  5. Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon - "Dangerous"

Big Chart Movers

  • #63-#12 M.I.A. - David Archuleta - "Crush"
  • #39-#32 David Cook - "The Time of My Life"
  • #54-#45 Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West - "Put On"

Hot New Pop Songs

Comments

David Archuleta soars almost into the top 10 with his first post-American Idol single "Crush." Taylor Swift lands at a strong #21 debut with "Change," the first single from her upcoming second album Fearless. The Jonas Brothers flood the lower reaches of the chart this week with tracks from their hot new album A Little Bit Longer.

Top 5 Pop Albums

  1. Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer
  2. Soundtrack - Mamma Mia!
  3. Kid Rock - Rock and Roll Jesus
  4. Miley Cyrus - Breakout
  5. Sugarland - Love On the Inside

Hot New Albums

Comments

The Jonas Brothers debut at the top this week with sales that eclipse the best weeks turned in by label mate Miley Cyrus. Daddy Yankee is back and nearly opens in the top 10 with his latest Talento de Barrio.

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Top 5 Pop Radio Songs

  1. Chris Brown - "Forever"
  2. Jesse McCartney - "Leavin'"
  3. Katy Perry - "I Kissed a Girl"
  4. Kid Rock - "All Summer Long"
  5. Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon - "Dangerous"

Big Chart Movers

  • #34-#28 We the Kings - "Check Yes Juliet"
  • #38-#33 September - "Cry for You"

Hot New Radio Songs

Comments

Kardinal Offishall squeezes into the top 5 this week with a little help from Akon. Florida band We the Kings are beginning to pick up momentum with their first major hit "Check Yes Juliet." M.I.A.'s hot "Paper Planes" has an impressive debut at #31 this week.

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