Buena Vista Music Group sets record with 1 & 2 debuts for Rascal Flatts and Hilary Duff, 13 others on Billboard Albums Chart

BURBANK, CA. (Buena Vista Music Group) - The Walt Disney Company's Buena Vista Music Group achieved a historic first with Lyric Street 's country group Rascal Flatts and Hollywood recording artist Hilary Duff finishing 1-2 on this week's Soundscan Billboard Hot 200 album chart.
"This is a historic feat for the Buena Vista Music Group," said Chairman Bob Cavallo. "To have two very different records finish atop the chart in the same week is a testament to the scope and appeal of our music labels. This is a tribute to everyone on this team who worked hard to develop these artists to where they - and we - can achieve this kind of success."

Rascal Flatts' "Feels Like Today" sold more than 200k its first week, edging Hilary Duff which sold 192,000.

In all, the Buena Vista Music Group has 13 albums on the Billboard Hot 200 this week. Teen sensation Jesse McCartney's "Beautiful Soul" and TV personality Regis Philbin's "When You're Smiling bowing" today with impressive first weeks. Other BVMG chart entrants include rock bank Breaking Benjamin, classic rockers Queen, Disney Channel star Raven-Symone, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement," "A Cinderella Story," and "13 Going on 30" soundtracks and country group SheDaisy.