Michael Jackson has sold 5.7 million albums in the United States so far this year

mrkillero · 10-14-2009, 04:51 AM

Michael Jackson picked up five American Music Awards nominations on Tuesday, almost four months after his sudden death turned him into the biggest-selling artist of the year, organizers said on Tuesday.

The pop star, who died of a drug overdose in June at the age of 50, was eclipsed only by 19-year-old country star Taylor Swift, who scored six nominations.

Both will compete for artist of the year at the November 22 ceremony in Los Angeles, along with pop star Lady Gaga, rapper Eminem and rock band Kings of Leon.

Jackson has sold 5.7 million albums in the United States so far this year, according to tracking firm Nielsen SoundScan. His 2003 hits package "Number Ones" is the best-selling release of the year with 1.9 million copies. Swift's 2008 release "Fearless" follows with 1.8 million. It was the No. 3 album last year with 2.1 million copies.

Jackson was also nominated for favorite male artist and favorite album ("Number Ones") in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. He won 22 American Music Awards in his lifetime, most recently an honorary "artist of the century" prize in 2002.

Swift was nominated for favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and country categories. "Fearless" will also compete for favorite album in both categories. She was also cited for favorite adult-contemporary artist.

Eminem will compete against Jackson for favorite male artist in the pop/rock category. He was also cited in the rap/hip-hop categories for both favorite male artist and favorite album ("Relapse"). His album is the No. 4 release of 2008 with 1.5 million copies.

Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon each picked up three nominations, as did R&B star Beyonce and jailed rapper T.I., who was sentenced in March to a year in prison on federal weapons charges.

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am in the fab five · 10-14-2009, 12:51 PM

the king of charts

BrebYayo · 10-14-2009, 01:34 PM

propz on da info...he proply gonna win every award too

MTVNews · 10-14-2009, 01:45 PM

thats good

YBanBeatz · 10-14-2009, 05:12 PM

R.I.P Michael Jackson.

marmial · 10-14-2009, 05:49 PM

this nigga mike really handled his biz very well, thats what im talking about,

theres no beatles,
no elvis,

just one spot, and it belongs to the eternal mike

carterjt47 · 10-14-2009, 07:21 PM

The greatest entertainer of all time. IMO

MS DIOR · 10-14-2009, 09:17 PM

Michael Jackson still doing it big

.The ONLY king of pop and the greatest entertainer ever.

@ the people wasting their time trying to tear this innocent man down.Failed big time!

ns_diplomat · 10-14-2009, 10:00 PM

the bestttttttttttttttttt!!

LooseCannon23 · 10-15-2009, 04:07 AM

.........................

mrawesomeness · 10-15-2009, 05:00 AM

Why does every big star ether die of Drug overdose or by getting shot`?

marmial · 10-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrawesomeness

Why does every big star ether die of Drug overdose or by getting shot`?

just one word: LIFESTYLE.

Ciya · 10-16-2009, 07:38 AM

damm thats crazy

Kaspa · 10-16-2009, 05:30 PM

MJ still killin it.....can't stop the king of POP!!!

qwefewf2009 · 10-16-2009, 06:04 PM

wow he sold more than 50 wit sum old ass cds

BrebYayo · 10-18-2009, 12:30 AM

i wonder what is total sales will be after the holidays and shit...over 6 milli no doubt

10-14-2009, 04:51 AM	#1
mrkillero Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In BLOCKRUNNAZ Mothers Mouth Posts: 3,286 Repped: 1,273 Repped 412 Times in 50 Posts Neg Reps: 8 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Michael Jackson has sold 5.7 million albums in the United States so far this year Michael Jackson has sold 5.7 million albums in the United States so far this year Michael Jackson picked up five American Music Awards nominations on Tuesday, almost four months after his sudden death turned him into the biggest-selling artist of the year, organizers said on Tuesday. The pop star, who died of a drug overdose in June at the age of 50, was eclipsed only by 19-year-old country star Taylor Swift, who scored six nominations. Both will compete for artist of the year at the November 22 ceremony in Los Angeles, along with pop star Lady Gaga, rapper Eminem and rock band Kings of Leon. Jackson has sold 5.7 million albums in the United States so far this year, according to tracking firm Nielsen SoundScan. His 2003 hits package "Number Ones" is the best-selling release of the year with 1.9 million copies. Swift's 2008 release "Fearless" follows with 1.8 million. It was the No. 3 album last year with 2.1 million copies. Jackson was also nominated for favorite male artist and favorite album ("Number Ones") in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. He won 22 American Music Awards in his lifetime, most recently an honorary "artist of the century" prize in 2002. Swift was nominated for favorite female artist in both the pop/rock and country categories. "Fearless" will also compete for favorite album in both categories. She was also cited for favorite adult-contemporary artist. Eminem will compete against Jackson for favorite male artist in the pop/rock category. He was also cited in the rap/hip-hop categories for both favorite male artist and favorite album ("Relapse"). His album is the No. 4 release of 2008 with 1.5 million copies. Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon each picked up three nominations, as did R&B star Beyonce and jailed rapper T.I., who was sentenced in March to a year in prison on federal weapons charges. Source - __________________ United we stand, Divided we fall Last edited by mrkillero; 10-14-2009 at 04:54 AM.

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BrebYayo NEW B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NEW B Posts: 1,964 Repped: 601 Repped 185 Times in 80 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	propz on da info...he proply gonna win every award too __________________

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marmial ATS Soldier Nigga! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 704 Repped: 344 Repped 165 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 7 Posts	this nigga mike really handled his biz very well, thats what im talking about, theres no beatles, no elvis, just one spot, and it belongs to the eternal mike __________________ "I Dont need to be strong, yeah i dont need that. I need a buletproof vest and a motherfucking TEC"

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MS DIOR ♥ IM A FEMALE ♥ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: WITH 50 ;) Posts: 8,157 Repped: 967 Repped 717 Times in 241 Posts Neg Reps: 79 Neg Repped at 28 Times in 28 Posts	Michael Jackson still doing it big .The ONLY king of pop and the greatest entertainer ever. @ the people wasting their time trying to tear this innocent man down.Failed big time! __________________ CHR!SSY:TH3 OR!G!N@L..HATING IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY....FUCK YOU! ;)

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Kaspa The Friendliest...... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VT Posts: 106 Repped: 28 Repped 19 Times in 10 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 5 Times in 3 Posts	MJ still killin it.....can't stop the king of POP!!!

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BrebYayo NEW B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NEW B Posts: 1,964 Repped: 601 Repped 185 Times in 80 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	i wonder what is total sales will be after the holidays and shit...over 6 milli no doubt __________________

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