Los
Angeles, California – July 22, 2009,
Daughtry’s second album, LEAVE
THIS TOWN (19
Recordings/RCA), debuts
at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with
269,299 copies sold in its first week of
release. The record is also No. 1 on the Digital Albums Chart and the Rock
Chart. Daughtry moves Michael Jackson from the top of the sales charts, where
the late singer has dominated for the previous three
weeks. LEAVE
THIS TOWN
is Daughtry’s first album to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 and its second
consecutive No. 1 album. The band’s self-titled debut entered the charts at #3,
sold more than 4.5 million copies, spent two weeks at No. 1 and is still on the
charts more than two years after its release. The first single from LEAVE THIS TOWN “No Surprise” is
quickly ascending the pop charts and currently with the no. 1 video at
Vh1. Singer
Chris Daughtry, bassist Josh Paul, drummer Joey Barnes, and guitarists Brian
Craddock and Josh Steely recorded LEAVE THIS TOWN with producer Howard
Benson.“This
album is special because it’s our first together as a band,” Chris Daughtry
said. “We poured our hearts into these songs to make the record we’ve always
dreamed about. To have people respond the way they have is extremely gratifying,
but even more humbling.” Simon
Fuller, CEO of 19 Entertainment, comments: “Daughtry have become a legitimate
rock band - passionate, united and dedicated. For their sophomore album to debut
at number one is a spectacular achievement. I'm proud to be associated with
Chris, Josh, JP, Joey and Brian. Long may their successful journey together
continue.” “Daughtry
possesses a rare common touch that allows his band's music to hit a nerve with
the public unlike most artists today. This great result on top of the
group's last album which was the fastest-selling rock debut in history is proof
of that. The RCA/Jive Label Group is thrilled to be a part of
Daughtry's continued success,” says Barry Weiss Chairman and CEO, RCA/Jive Label
Group. LEAVE
THIS TOWN
has received outstanding reviews, earning raves for singer Chris Daughtry’s
powerful voice. “…an instrument cleaner and stronger than anybody else singing
mainstream rock right now,” said the Los
Angeles Times while People gave
the album three out of four stars, noting: “His voice has never sounded better.”
The Seattle Times called the album
“more confident and eclectic” a point confirmed by other publications, including
The Detroit News and Free Press,
which said: “a powerhouse voice that’s nicely matched with some
well-written, diverse material.” In a cover story, Billboard observed, “…it's
another record full of songs that make you want to roll down the car windows and
bust a vocal cord or two while trying to match Daughtry's gravelly
wail.” With
LEAVE THIS TOWN, the band is poised
to continue the global success it achieved with the group’s debut. The album
earned the band Grammy nominations, American Music Award wins and charted three
No. 1 hits; a rare feat for any artist.
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