Killswitch Engage
Metal
This Massachusetts metalcore act’s fifth studio album (and second self-titled effort) debuted at No. 7 on Billboard’s album chart.
The Wreckers
Country, Pop
Top-5 country disc features the popular tune “Leave the Pieces.”
Jonas Brothers
Pop, Rock
Top-5 disc features the single “S.O.S.,” which climbed to No. 17
Paramore
Alternative, Punk, Rock
A Top-20 disc by a group of Christians who have resisted being labeled a “Christian” band
Amy Winehouse
Jazz/Swing/Blues, Pop, R&B
Disc sold 500,000 copies, peaking at No. 6 and spawning the Top-10 single “Rehab”
Various/Soundtrack
Alternative, Rock, Soundtracks
A million-selling number-1 disc with Top-10 staying power
Chris Brown
R&B, Rap/Hip-Hop
Peaked at 2 on the pop chart. “Run It!” spent over a month as the No. 1 pop single.
T.I.
Rap/Hip-Hop
Paper Trail, “Whatever You Like” and “Live Your Life” all went to No 1.
P.O.D.
Alternative, Christian/Gospel, Metal, Rap/Hip-Hop, Reggae, Rock
Peaked at No. 9