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Glee Mines Two Gold Soundtracks

Posted by Janice Bryant On January 27, 2010

It’s quite evident that Glee, Fox’s new comedy, is a huge hit with absolutely no signs that it is slowing down. Recently the show received the Best TV Series- Comedy or Musical for the Golden Globe Award for 2010 from Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

In addition, the show’s music has also hit some very impressive milestones. RIAA has certified Glee: The Music, Volumes 1 and 2 as Gold for having sold over 500,000 units each. Additionally, since May more than 4 million Glee songs have been downloaded from online. Volume 1 debuted on Billboard’s Top 200 chart in the number 4 position. Volume 2 made its debut at number 3. This week the two music volumes continue to be among the top 30 in terms of best selling albums. More copies of the Glee volumes have been sold than offerings from Bon Jovi, R. Kelly, Adam Lambert and Miley Cyrus.

The show Glee has emerged as a sensation of pop culture with critics as well as fans all over the world. It has been praised for its fresh, unique and inventive energy. Even more evidence that the show is a phenomenon that can’t be stopped, it was recently announced by Fox that Glee would return for its second second. Re-runs of Season One will begin Tuesday April 13 on Fox right after American Idol.