Based on early sales and streams, Gaslighter (Columbia), The Chicks’ first new studio album since 2006, is projecting to a first week in the range of 75-85k in total activity. Jhené Aiko’s deluxe version of Chilombo (Def Jam) will send the album back into the Top 10.
The Chicks (Columbia) 75-85k total activity, 65-75k albums
Jhené Aiko (Def Jam) 35-45k, 1-2k albums
Ellie Goulding (Interscope) 15-18k, 7-8k
The Chicks performed their anthem "March March" on the 7/17 edition of Colbert; check it out.
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