Keith Urban’s “Defying Gravity” is Billboard 200’s new champ
Keith Urban CD cover art
Keith Urban celebrates his first-ever No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 this week, as his new CD “Defying Gravity” went straight to the top with 172,000 in sales.
Urban’s previous peak on the chart was No. 3.
Also new to the top ten is Prince’s Target exclusive CD package, as well as new music from Diana Krall, UGK, and Flo Rida.
Here’s the top ten, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
1. Keith Urban, “Defying Gravity,” 172,000
2. Prince, “Lotus Flow3r,” 168,000
3. Diana Krall, “Quiet Nights,” 104,000
4. Various Artists, “Now 30,” 87,000
5. Hannah Montana, “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” 87,000
6. UGK, “UGK 4 Life,” 76,000
7. Various Artists, “Twilight” soundtrack, 73,000
8. Flo Rida, “R.O.O.T.S.,” 55,000
9. Lady Gaga, “Fame,” 51,000
10. Taylor Swift, “Fearless,” 42,000
Kevin C. Johnson has covered the St. Louis' music and nightlife scene for the past decade. 
Love the pic!
I heart UGK