Jonas Brothers' fourth studio album - Lines, Vines and Trying Times – which dropped on June 16, debuts at # 1 on the Billboard Top 200 today, selling nearly 250,000 units.June 24, 2009, (Sawf News) - Jonas Brothers' fourth studio album - Lines, Vines and Trying Times – which dropped on June 16, debuts at # 1 on the Billboard Top 200 today, selling nearly 250,000 units.
This is the second #1 album debut for the sibling rockers in ten months, after their third album - A Little Bit Longer – achieved the same distinction.
Jonas Brothers are the only act to have two # 1 debuts within a ten month period; only Jay-Z came close with two # 1 debuts twelve months apart in December 2006 and December 2007.
Critics have taken note of their authentic musicality. The New York Times stated, "On 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times' the Jonas Brothers continue to specialize in the smartly straightforward: neatly constructed pop-rock songs with shades of the Beatles and the Brill Building."
Billboard's review stated, "'Paranoid' furthers the brothers' evolution as craftsmen of catchy and original-sounding hooks. This songs shines on its own musical merit."
Their triumphant return to the # 1 slot is one of 2009's top debuts, and follows the kick off of their Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 this weekend at the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas in front of nearly 50,000 fans.
Jonas Brothers hosted and performed their hit singles Paranoid and Burning Up this weekend on the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto. Lines, Vines and Trying Times also debuted top ten in the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, New Zealand and Ireland.
Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 sold nearly 1 million tickets in its first week on sale, and this Spring, they played to over 200,000 fans in South America. They recently returned from Europe, playing three sold out shows in Madrid, Paris and London. Jordin Sparks and Honor Society are guests on the sold out tour, which includes 5 sold out NY area shows and 3 sold out Staples Center shows in LA.
Earlier this year, Jonas Brothers received their first Grammy nomination, and have won a slew of awards from around the world, including an American Music Award, as well as multiple Kids' Choice and Teen Choice awards. Worldwide, Jonas Brothers have sold over 8 million albums, and have garnered 36 gold and platinum album certifications.
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