Jennifer Hudson’s Debut Album Lands at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 200

Jennifer arrives at the October 6 premiere of Secret Life of Bees in LA. Photo: Wire Image

Congratulations to Jennifer Hudson!  Her debut album, Jennifer Hudson lands on this week’s Billboard Hot 200, in the #2 spot.

Jennifer’s highly-anticipated album sold 217,000 copies this week, according to Nielsen Soundscan.  Clinching the #1 spot, is T.I. whose album, Paper Trail moved 568,000 copies.

Jennifer’s new movie The Secret Life of Bees opens October 17.  She stars alongside Queen Latifa, Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning.

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4 Responses to “Jennifer Hudson's Debut Album Lands at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 200”


  1. 1 GwendolynD Oct 8th, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    Jennifer’s highly-anticipated album sold 217,000 copies this week, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Clinching the #1 spot, is T.I. whose album, Paper Trail moved 568,000 copies.

    Darn! If T.I. didn’t exist, she’d be #1!!! :p

    This is really awesome! Congrats, JHud!!!

  2. 2 Pam Oct 8th, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    That is great news for her! Congrats JHud! :D

  3. 3 IGetCranked Oct 8th, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Congrats! I love that dress on her! Wow she looks great!

    For some reason, I thought TI was releasing his album the same day as Archie. *whew for him* LOL Jennifer did well!

  4. 4 snuffles Oct 8th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Congratulations Miss Hudson! You worked hard and you deserve it!