The music industry can breathe as it's fourth quarter as finally arrived so it can pick up it continuing slump. The first slew of major releases that have hit stores this week and it seems like Columbia's singer/songwriter John Mayer will bow will take the crown at the top of the chart as he is set to sell 275-300k in sales, according to one day reports. This places him well ahead of Norah Jones new set The Fall which is set to move 150-160k in it's first week debut and slide in the No. 2 slot. Although she will be in a four way tie with 50 Cent new album Before I Self Destruct, Christian act Casting Crows and Decca's Andrea Bocelli all in the 140-150k range. Teen sensation, Justin Bieber's debut album My World could shift 100,000 copies that could beat out both American Idol winner Kris Allen debut effort to move 90,000 and X-Factor winner Leona Lewis sophomore effort Echo may sell 50-60k. This is not good for Kris Allen as with these numbers he will be the lowest first week sales by an American Idol winner, taking the crown away from Jordin Sparks who sold 119k in her first week. Look for the chart battles to get even tougher when new albums from pop princess Rihanna and American Idol glam-rocker Adam Lambert hit stores next week.
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