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| Robert Plant/Alison Krauss 'Raising Sand' Debuts At #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart 'Raising Sand, ' the new album by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and produced by T Bone Burnett (Rounder Records) will make its entrance on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart at the number two spot this week. The sales and chart position mark the highest ever for either artist. Released in the US on October 23, 'Raising Sand' has earned raves across the board -- "skilled and inspired" says David Fricke in Rolling Stone. Broadcast highlights include a performance on The Today Show and an interview on NPR's Weekend Edition. An interview with Charlie Rose and a special episode of CMT's Crossroads are still to come. In addition the album track "Rich Woman" has been tapped for an upcoming episode of HBO's The Wire and will be featured in the upcoming film Mad Money (January 2008). 'Raising Sand' was released yesterday worldwide (excluding USA) and first day sales indicate a UK chart entry at #2. In London, Plant and Krauss are making several media appearances this week including interviews on the 'BBC Culture Show, ' 'BBC Breakfast TV' and 'Later With Jools.' A tour to support the album is being planned now for 2008. Billboard Chart Positions for 'Raising Sand' No. 2 Top 200 Albums No. 2 Country Albums No. 1 Rock Albums No. 2 Internet Sales No. 2 Digital Sales write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |