Carrie Underwood Matches Rimes' Country Debut Sales Record.... Carrie Underwood has become only the second country star to reach score six million sales with a debut album.The former American Idol winner's first release, Some Hearts, was certified sextuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (Riaa) last week (ends18May07).Underwood's feat is only matched by LeAnn Rimes' 1996 album Blue.The Jesus Take The Wheel singer's hit album, which was released in November, 2005 has spent a total of 26 weeks at number one of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.Last week was a good one for Underwood - as well as claiming her new Riaa accolade, the singer also claimed three trophies at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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