Pop Album Chart : Billy Ray Cyrus Proves ‘Em Wrong

Country rocker Billy Ray Cyrus continues to prove his detractors wrong. His album, “Some Gave All,” is No. 1 on the Billboard chart for the third straight week. Those articles and TV appearances have helped boost sales of his album. Wilson Phillips’ “Shadows and Light” stayed at No. 4 in its second chart week, which, for them, is struggling. Based on the phenomenal sales of their last album, this was expected to enter the chart at No. 1 and nest there for at least a few weeks. Lack of a hit single has hurt sales. Mariah Carey’s remake “I’ll Be There” is still the No. 1 pop single.

* The first album by the rap duo Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth, a very commercial blend of pop and Afrocentric elements, premiered at No. 43.

Rank Rank 2 Weeks Last Weeks on the Week Ago Chart 1.”Some Gave All,” Billy Ray Cyrus 1 1 4 2.”Totally Krossed Out,” Kris Kross 2 2 11 3.”Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” 3 3 38 3. Red Hot Chili Peppers 4.”Shadows and Light,” Wilson Phillips 4 ... 2 5.”MTV Unplugged EP,” Mariah Carey 8 ... 2 6.”Ten,” Pearl Jam 7 6 26 7.”Southern Harmony/ 5 4 5 7.Companion,” Black Crowes 8.”Adrenalize,” Def Leppard 6 5 11 9.”Ropin’ the Wind,” Garth Brooks 9 7 40 10 “Mack Daddy,” Sir Mix-a-Lot 10 9 19 *”Mecca & Soul Brother,” Rock & Smooth ... 1

Source: Billboard/Soundscan