Idol-winner debuts

2011: Scotty McCreery, Clear as Day (197,000)
2010: Lee DeWyze, Live It Up (39,000)
2009: Kris Allen, Kris Allen (80,000)
2008: David Cook, David Cook (280,000)
2007: Jordin Sparks, Jordin Sparks (119,000)
2006: Taylor Hicks, Taylor Hicks (298,000)
2005: Carrie Underwood, Some Hearts (315,000)
2004: Fantasia, Free Yourself (240,000)
2003: Ruben Studdard, Soulful (417,000)
2002: Kelly Clarkson, Thankful (297,000)