Season 1 American Idol Kelly Clarkson’s new single, “Mr. Know It All,” came in at number one for the first week on the Hot Singles Sales chart. Billboard charts are either based on sales, airplay, or a combination of sales and airplay.
Kelly Clarkson - 61
Carrie Underwood - 53
Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) - 38
Fantasia - 30
Ruben Studdard - 16
Jennifer Hudson - 15
Mandisa - 14
Clay Aiken - 11
Kimberley Locke - 8
David Cook - 7
Josh Gracin - 7
Jordin Sparks - 7
Adam Lambert - 5
David Archuleta - 4
Kellie Pickler - 4
Elliott Yamin - 4
Kris Allen - 3
Taylor Hicks - 3
American Idol Finalists - 2
Bo Bice - 2
Jason Castro - 2
Bucky Covington - 2
Blake Lewis – 2
Scotty McCreery - 2
Chris Sligh - 2
Paris Bennett - 1
Diana DeGarmo - 1
Lee DeWyze - 1
Tamyra Gray - 1
William Hung - 1
Kelly's fifth studio album, Stronger, will be available on October 25.