The Michael Jackson Fan Club

(26-12-2008) According to Hits Daily Double, Michael Jackson is one of the 20 best-selling artists in the USA in 2008. The list considers combined sales of all releases.

The #1 spot went to AC/DC who released their first album of new material since 2000 - which appears to have fueled a widespread desire to pick up the band’s previous releases. Michael Jackson comes in at #15 with a total of 1.4 million units.

Top 20 Artists of 2008 by Combined Sales of All Releases (in Millions of Units):

• 1. AC/DC 3.4
• 2. Lil Wayne 3.3
• 3. Taylor Swift 3.2
• 4. Coldplay 2.5
• 5. Metallica 2.3
• 6. Kid Rock 2.2
• 7. Jonas Brothers 2.1
• 8. Sugarland 1.9
• 9. Jack Johnson 1.8
• 10. Mariah Carey 1.7
• 11. T.I. 1.6
• 12. Nickelback 1.5
• 13. Beyonce 1.4
• 14. Kenny Chesney 1.4
• 15. Michael Jackson 1.4
• 16. Elvis Presley 1.4
• 17. Beatles 1.4
• 18. Josh Groban 1.3
• 19. Journey 1.3
• 20. Leona Lewis 1.3