O America, where is your Idol now?

maura:

Hits estimates for this week’s album sales, based on first-day numbers:

John Mayer, 275k-300k

Norah Jones, 150k-160k

50 Cent, 140k-150k

Casting Crowns, 140k-150k

Andrea Bocelli (Xmas), 140k-150k

Justin “Totally Creeped Out” Bieber, 110k-120k

Kris Allen, 75k-80k

Them Crooked Vultures, 70k-75k

Leona Lewis, 60k-65k

Paul McCartney (live), 50k-55k

OneRepublic, 40k-45k

Janet Jackson (greatest hits), 35k-40k

Not surprised that Kris is so far underperforming. Very surprised, though, that he’s not even on pace to break six figures. Are people just saving their money for Adam’s record? Or did they just want the real troubadour deal (you know, John Mayer) instead?

Also: LOL RYAN TEDDER