Updated Album Sales Predictions for Next Week
Hits updated its album sales projections for the coming week. Source predictions indicate a competitive sales race, with the contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns expected to reach the top spot. Other major releases from artists such as Adele, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina are forecast with mid-range and strong opening numbers. Full predictions, as reported by Hits, are summarized below.
Original predictions can be found at Hits Daily Double – album sales predictions.
Key Highlights
Casting Crowns is projected to take the number one slot with an estimated 100,000–110,000 units. Adele is anticipated to post very similar sales figures, making for a close race at the top. In the country genre, Scotty McCreery is predicted to sell 60,000–65,000 units in his third week, while Lauren Alaina is forecast to sell 28,000–32,000 units in her second week. These estimates provide a snapshot of anticipated consumer demand across several genres, including contemporary Christian, pop, country, rock, hip-hop, and metal.
Predicted Sales Estimates
The following list presents the projected album sales for next week. Where applicable, artist labels are included in parentheses for context. Numbers reflect estimated units sold.
- Casting Crowns (Provident): 100,000–110,000
- Adele (XL/Columbia): 100,000–110,000
- Scotty McCreery (Mercury Nashville/19/Interscope): 60,000–65,000
- Evanescence (Wind-up): 40,000–45,000
- Lady Antebellum (Capitol Nashville/EMI): 35,000–40,000
- Lil Wayne (Cash Money/Universal Republic): 35,000–40,000
- Tony Bennett (Columbia): 30,000–35,000
- Joe (Kedar): 30,000–35,000
- Five Finger Death Punch (Prospect Park): 28,000–32,000
- Lauren Alaina (Mercury Nashville/19/Interscope): 28,000–32,000
- Jane’s Addiction (Capitol/EMI): 24,000–27,000
- J. Cole (Columbia): 24,000–27,000
- Foster the People (Columbia): 21,000–24,000
- Jay-Z & Kanye West (Roc-a-Fella/Roc Nation): 18,000–21,000
- Jason Aldean (Broken Bow): 17,000–20,000
Context and Observations
These projections reflect a variety of market influences, including the momentum of established catalog artists, recent promotional activity, and genre-specific buying behavior. A contemporary Christian release reaching the top of the sales chart highlights continued audience support for faith-based music and the effectiveness of targeted promotional campaigns within that market. Meanwhile, Adele’s consistent commercial strength remains evident in a projected figure that matches the top contender.
For country music, the forecasts for Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina indicate steady consumer interest in artists with television and mainstream exposure. McCreery’s predicted third-week sales show sustained performance after initial release, and Alaina’s second-week estimate suggests she is maintaining momentum from her debut week. For rock, metal, and hip-hop acts on the list, mid-range projections reflect fanbase loyalty and varying levels of crossover appeal.
What This Means for the Charts
While these are projections and not final chart positions, they give a reliable preview of how next week’s sales might shape the overall charts. Margins between top contenders are sometimes narrow, and final numbers—once compiled from all reporting sources—will confirm exact placements. For industry observers and fans, these estimates offer an early look at potential trends and highlight which releases are gaining traction.
Summary
In summary, Casting Crowns is projected to secure the highest sales for the coming week, closely followed by Adele. Country releases from Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are forecast to perform well within their genre, and a range of other artists across rock, hip-hop, and pop are also expected to post solid numbers. Keep an eye on the official compiled sales reports for final placements and exact figures.