Every weekend brings a fresh round of televised countdowns and chart shows that highlight the most popular music videos and songs across genres. Programs like VH1’s Top 20 Videos, Ryan Seacrest’s American Top 40, and Rick Dees’ Weekly Top 40 consistently compile nationwide airplay, requests, video spins, and viewer votes to rank current hits. If you spot an American Idol alum or any Idol-related performance on one of these countdowns, please share the details here—this thread exists to collect those sightings and track how Idol artists are performing across broadcast countdowns and country-specific charts.
This is the general numbers thread dedicated to weekend chart placements and TV countdown appearances. Use this space to post verified sightings: include the show name, the exact rank, the artist, and the song or performance noted. Clear, concise reports help everyone follow Idol performers across multiple outlets, from country music channels to mainstream video countdowns. If you captured a screenshot, radio playlist, or timed recording confirming a ranking, mention that as well to help corroborate the listing. Community contributions keep this thread useful for tracking weekly movement, recurring appearances, and notable spikes in exposure for former Idol contestants.
GAC Top 20 Country (statistics compiled by tripp_ncwy):
#5 (1) Don’t You Wanna Stay — Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson
#14 (10) Mama’s Song — Carrie Underwood
Thanks to the contributor who gathered these GAC Top 20 Country placements. The inclusion of Kelly Clarkson with Jason Aldean at #5 highlights a prominent cross-genre TV performance that reached country video rotation, while Carrie Underwood’s “Mama’s Song” remains on the list at #14. Reporting both the current rank and any parenthetical notation as provided helps preserve the original chart context for reference.
CMT Pure 12-Pack:
#05 You Take Yourself With You — Bo Bice
#07 Farmer’s Daughter — Crystal Bowersox
CMT Pure’s 12-Pack reflects concentrated country video rotations and viewer interest on CMT’s dedicated platform. Here, you can see Bo Bice and Crystal Bowersox—both associated with Idol—holding spots in the top half of the Pure 12-Pack. These placements indicate targeted country video play and suggest that Idol alumni continue to maintain visibility in country-oriented programming blocks.
CMT Top 20:
#01 (1) Don’t You Wanna Stay (From 2010 CMA Awards) — Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson
On the broader CMT Top 20, the Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson performance from the 2010 CMA Awards is listed at #1. A #1 ranking on CMT’s Top 20 denotes strong rotation and audience interest on a major country video chart for the weekend. Listings that reference a specific awards show performance point to heightened attention around televised live events, which often drive temporary spikes in play and viewer engagement.
No Idol-related placements were reported on VH1’s countdown or Rick Dees’ Weekly Top 40 for this weekend. If you happen to catch Idol artists on those channels or on Ryan Seacrest’s American Top 40, please post the show name, time, exact rank, and artist/song title. Accurate, timely reporting ensures the thread remains a reliable resource for tracking Idol performers across mainstream and country-specific countdowns.
When posting, please follow a simple format to keep entries consistent and easy to follow: list the show name first, then the rank, followed by the artist and song title. If possible, note the source of the information (a recording, screen capture, or schedule listing) and the date or broadcast time. That helps others verify placements and observe trends week to week.
This weekend’s roundup shows Idol alumni appearing across country-focused outlets, with high visibility for collaborations and awards-show performances. Keep checking weekend countdowns and add any new entries you find—your contributions build a clearer picture of how American Idol alumni are faring across televised countdowns, regional country charts, and national video rotations.