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Apr 18 2008 - Leona Rewrites The History Books In The US

Leona Lewis’ debut album ‘Spirit’ has blitzed the US charts this week, entering at #1 and making her entry in the US history books as the FIRST EVER Brit ever to debut at #1.

The stunning songstress, who arrives in Australia next week, is the second British female solo artist to ever score a #1 album in the US, the first having been Olivia Newton-John in 1974.

Leona is now the biggest female artist debut album in the US since Carrie Underwood in 2005, and her album has clocked the biggest digital album sales week ever for a new artist with 205,000 copies sold in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Around the world, Leona’s incredible success continues to grow. Last week it reached #1 on the Japanese airplay chart, having already spent several weeks at #1 on both the European airplay and singles charts, and topped 28 other airplay/singles charts so far. ‘Spirit’ has just topped the Canadian charts and has shipped 3.2 million units globally, while ‘Bleeding Love’ continues to be a massive hit.

Look out for the gorgeous superstar when she comes to Australia next week to talk to us about her new album�?� stay tuned for details on how to meet Leona at her surprise showcase!

Leona’s new single ‘Better In Time’ in stores this Saturday, April 19

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dayreamer09 Posted on 25/12/2008 at 1:59am

hey leona i really love ur music.u have a sweet beautifull voice n ur like an angel too.so keep up wit ur sweet songs n god be wit u… love u
by ur #1 fan



caroline38 Posted on 09/12/2008 at 11:50pm

i always thought from the start youd make it big. you are the best thing to come out of x factor leona. this year and last years x factor im sorry to say just doesnt cut it, since you came on the scene. keep it up girl…caroline x



megs Posted on 02/12/2008 at 4:29pm

hi lona you wehe exellent at the
x- facter yoru vocie you
increderble it the song weout you
was nice.



TSA1994 Posted on 15/11/2008 at 4:32pm

Loena
I love your single yesterday
and you’re right they can nerve have
yseterday



carero Posted on 14/11/2008 at 9:39pm

Leona! You are great!!!
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jessicaemily Posted on 13/11/2008 at 6:28pm

Leona lewis rocks and your single forgive me is so cool


jessica x



eon Posted on 22/10/2008 at 1:55am

testing
testing



DannyRB Posted on 22/09/2008 at 2:21am

I just heard your latest single,Better in Time..I just LOVE it it is great.I will be calling my radio station here in U.S. to tell them to play it.Love you so much Leona.I hope to see you in the U.S. someday..You are so Beautiful and such a GREAT voice..



cutey_amy08 Posted on 16/09/2008 at 1:19pm

hey your my fav singer i live in wales! carnt wait till your nxt album cums out no every word to every song of the one now carry on grl your amazinxxxxx



sellypark Posted on 11/09/2008 at 8:39pm

hi leona when r u goin yo bring out a song or a album it would be great to ear off u byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee love and best wishes georgina



leonas #1 fan Posted on 06/07/2008 at 9:19pm

dose any one know if leona is gonna tour in the us



shop Posted on 27/06/2008 at 8:48pm

hey….........

bleeding love


love, jane



chefmaster Posted on 07/06/2008 at 6:50am

Do you know (or anyone) if Leona will Tour Brisbane Australia ?

Tom ( Downunder )



urock Posted on 15/05/2008 at 1:22am

i love u so much i wont be lke u
love renee



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