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Absolutely Astounding

Filed under: Josh Groban

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For the fourth week in a row, Josh Groban tops the U.S. album charts with his holiday album, Noel.

And, for the fourth week in a row, Gorban's sales have increased from the week prior!

This week, his album sold 666,000+ copies.

By the end of December not only will Groban have the biggest selling Christmas album of all time, but….

Josh is also on track to have the biggest selling album of 2007!!!!!!!

Insane.

[Image via WENN.]

136 comments to “Absolutely Astounding”

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  1. HEYO says – reply to this


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    Awww! He's so cute!

  2. kkl says – reply to this


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    FIRST!

  3. Ashlynn says – reply to this


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    Yay Josh! I love him!!!! I have all his cds and have seen him in concert!
    The Christmas CD is truly amazing! Congrats Josh Groban!!!! :D

  4. T says – reply to this


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    First

  5. FATANA says – reply to this


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    FIRST MOTHER FUCKERS!!!!

  6. Britt says – reply to this


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    hes so amazing!!!!!!!

    gooooood for him :)

  7. Keli says – reply to this


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    Good! The album is AMAZING and he deserves every bit of success he has! Congrats Josh! : )

  8. carl says – reply to this


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    carl?

  9. Lisa says – reply to this


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    First!

  10. carl says – reply to this


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    carl?

  11. Johnny Lane says – reply to this


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    John is one of the most talented and genuine entertainers today. He more than deserves his good fortune.

  12. a daughtry hater says – reply to this


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    Can we take away Chris Daughtry's awards for best selling album now?

  13. bj says – reply to this


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    1st

  14. Kelly says – reply to this


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    Yaaay Josh!!! : )

  15. britt says – reply to this


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    way to put 666 in numbers during xmas! yikes..

  16. loca says – reply to this


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    Good for him:D

  17. kristina says – reply to this


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    14th? Lol

    He better be counting his lucky stars for oprah's favorite things…

  18. ↨♥krazihottkelli♥↨=bitch↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓♪↓↓ says – reply to this


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    zzzzzzzz
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  19. The Man says – reply to this


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    Why don't you leave the music biz to ppl who know what they are talking about, fair enough asshole?

  20. Nick says – reply to this


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    666,000? I can't say whether that is a good or a bad thing.

  21. Amanda says – reply to this


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    Oh I love him, I'm so excited. He's amazing and really deserves it.

  22. Samantha says – reply to this


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    Ugh, I hate this guy. He's incredibly talented, but I just……..ugh.

    One of those things, you know?

  23. bbc says – reply to this


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    LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!

  24. Jenn says – reply to this


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    Congrats Josh! This Grobantite loves you!

  25. Oh yeah says – reply to this


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    There's something about Josh Groban that makes him so dreamy…sigh.

  26. Brittany says – reply to this


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    Good for him but seriosly who cares he is kinda lame!

  27. david says – reply to this


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    who the fuck is buying his albums? mormons? the amish? or his record company? hmmm…

  28. calbah_c says – reply to this


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    WooHoo!! I adore Josh. I've seen him in concert five times - the man sings like an angel and is nice as anything - he deserves this and his fans are VERY proud!!!!!

  29. Just asking says – reply to this


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    Isn't he Jewish? Not that he can't do a Christmas CD, Barry Manilow did one too. If I buy it, it won't be this week. That 666,000 number really bothers me.

  30. BBC says – reply to this


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    Re: Samantha – NO CANT SAY I DO….HE ROCKS

  31. Isn't he Jewish? says – reply to this


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    I thought he was Jewish… so how much real FEELING could he have when singing songs about Jesus? FRAUD!!!

  32. Brian in Chicago says – reply to this


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    It is nice to see that something other than hip-hop can top the charts. This is quality music from an artist that has a shelf life of more than 6 months. Too bad more music nowadays is not of this caliber.

  33. redheaded says – reply to this


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    he should be thanking oprah a lot right now!!!!!

  34. BBC says – reply to this


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    Re: Brittany – TOOL

  35. calbah_c says – reply to this


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    He is not jewish, but I am - and I bought his Christmas album and enjoy it immensely. Music is music, who cares what religion the singer is? It's irrelevant.

  36. Bill Brasky says – reply to this


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    Satan

  37. Hannah says – reply to this


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    I love Josh!! What a gifted and talented man!! He deserves all of this and more!! LOVE YOU JOSH!!

  38. Lora says – reply to this


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    Good for him. He deserves it. He's a genuine talent, he's kind, he's not an addict, and he seems to be a very caring person. We need more people like this in the world.

  39. MY, MY, MY...MESSIAH! says – reply to this


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    Re: Brian in ChicagoRe: Just askingRe: Just asking – …….WELL…..HOW PERSPICUOUS…..AND HOW ABOUT THAT "MORMON" TABERNACLE CHOIR???? HMMMMM, DON'T YOU SMELL A BIG FOUL CONSPIRACY THERE….. MAYBE PARLAYING CHRISTMAS SONGS INTO ONE OF THEIR OWN TAKING OVER THE THE WHITE HOUSE…HMMMMM????!!!…..OR ONE OF THE BIGGEST SELLING CHIRSTMAS ALBUMS EVER PRODUCED…..BY (((( GULP )))) BARBRA STREISAND!!!!!!!!!!!! OMFG!!! NEXT THING YOU KNOW CHRISTIANS WILL BE SINGING "HAVA NAGILA" AND PLAYING WITH DREIDELS, OR IN THE MORMON TRADITION, RULING ONE DAY IN THE GREAT BEYOND OVER THEIR VERY OWN , INDIVIDUAL WORLD (*I KIND OF LIKE THAT OUTCOME!!!! HE HE)
    …….AND 666!!!!!!!!! MARK OF THE BEAST!!!! GOD, PEOPLE, BUY ONE MORE ALBUM! OH….FORGOT, THERE WERE THREE ZEROS AFTER THE 666!!!! ROTFLMFAO
    ………MAYBE GOV. 'GOMER' I-AM-A-CHRISTIAN HUCKABEE CAN LOOK INTO THIS!!!!!

  40. BBC says – reply to this


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    Re: Bill Brasky – LOSER

  41. Jessica in Maryland says – reply to this


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    He should thank his sales to Mama Oprah. She endorsed it on her favorite things show this year.

  42. Todd Fuller says – reply to this


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    WHAT is so "insane" about that? All of the idiots that you push on your site are druggies, wannabes, spoiled brats. They do not deserve the attention they get off of this site, or any other site. Josh Groban is a true artist, he can sing without any manipulation of his voice. Unlike the Simpson video your pushing. Perez, I like you and your site, but JESUS H CHRIST push REAL artist!

  43. Austin says – reply to this


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    Such a QT!!!

    and he's a great singer as well!

  44. PuppyMom says – reply to this


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    Maybe people are just glad to find a CD by someone with actual talent who isn't a drugged up drunken idiot. Josh has a gorgeous voice, writes songs, plays the piano and drums, and has a charitable foundation. WOW! an actual decent, talented person in the music business.

  45. lj says – reply to this


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    I'm a fan. I remember when he started on Alley McBeal. But I have no desire to buy this album. I heard him sing on several shows it wasn't that great. Some artists are great on Christmas albums and others seem to sound just like everybody else. But good for him.

  46. carriekins says – reply to this


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    good for him. he's adorable and talented.

  47. jesuswouldlikeit says – reply to this


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    LOVE!LOVE!LOVE!

  48. Miguel Figueroa says – reply to this


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    he has an awesome voice and is absolutely decadent lol..but can we cut his hair and get him a fake bake so i can start having wet dreams please hehe

  49. JoshIsIncredible says – reply to this


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    Hes NOT Jewish, apparently when his parents married, his father converted from Judaism and Josh has been raised Christian.
    Anyway, Josh is great, what an awesome voice, really NICE down to earth guy, true talent, and just an FYI, his christmas album was in the top numbers BEFORE he was on Oprahs Christmas show.

  50. ky says – reply to this


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    just look at him. isn't he just sweet! he deserves it. when he sings, it's like God is speaking. do yourselves a favor and go get this album!

  51. mandy says – reply to this


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    It's so weird to see anything about Josh on the perez hilton blog. He is not your Typical dumb ass LA boy that you write about. I hope you have more stories about this amazing man and we all love him so dearly……
    Congratulations Josh!!!!! Let's have a bowl of Cheerios next time youre in Vegas…..

  52. Shut Up says – reply to this


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    Get your fact straight moron.
    This is NOT the best selling xmas album of all time.
    Mimi's album went 5* platinum, same for Celine Dion's

  53. mia says – reply to this


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    I bought two copies of both "Noel" and "Awake" last week… you're welcome, Josh! ;)

  54. classc1 says – reply to this


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    He needs to send a big fat royalty check to Oprah. Prior to him being on her Favorite Things show a few weeks back…his album was not doing nearly as well and was certainly not #1. Why the increase in sales again you might ask? Well Oprah re-ran her Favorite Things show again last week!!!

  55. stephanieeeeeeeee says – reply to this


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    this man has an AMAZING voice
    dsufy89du7fsidfjsdklfjklsd

    i love his version of the song you raise me up
    i can listen to it over and over again and evertime i can be amazed at how beautiful his voice sounds

  56. NICO says – reply to this


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    I know your talented Josh, But i really think your music SUX!
    Real men do not sing like that :/ All the old ladies in my office go crazy for him (BLAH)

  57. Diana says – reply to this


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    People are such sheep

  58. Paige says – reply to this


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    I think Josh Groban is talented, but he sings like a sheep to me "OHHHH Hollllly Nighhhht", get on my damn nerves. The best Christmas albums I own are Mariah Careys + Clay Aikens. Those two can really sing.

  59. larry says – reply to this


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    #58: Amen to that!

    The guy looks like he needs an enema when he sings. He's a young man, but he's got this weird, smarmy, oldster thing going. It's no wonder the old ladies in the offices love him. The kid makes me want to barf. Yes, he's clean cut and not a douche bag rapper, druggie actor, or creep-ass philandering rocker, but he is still totally irritating, nice guy or not.

  60. Scare says – reply to this


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    I love Josh. I met him once a few years ago, just briefly, he said "Hi" as he walked by and I melted, I couldn't say anything! Just smiled a stupid giddy smile. Idiot me! He's very talented and his "Noel" album is amazing!

  61. MiMomma says – reply to this


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    ILOVE Josh Groban. Im so happy to see someone normal doing well.

  62. GRUNKLES says – reply to this


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    I LOVES ME SOME JOSH! FIRST AND ONLY PERSON I'VE SEEN IN CONCERT THAT SOUNDS JUST LIKE THE ALBUM. AND TO THINK HE WASN'T LIP SYNCHING! OMG! GASP! WOO HOO! WHAT A CONCEPT. WAY TO BE JOSH!

  63. um hello says – reply to this


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    perez, 666

    i've been seeing those numbers everywhere.

  64. Kathy says – reply to this


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    It's about time someone with amazing talent makes it into the headlines, not for being pregnant, breaking the law, or killing someone, but actually for their undeniable talent. I bought the CD weeks ago, and listen to it to and from work each day-It is absolutely beautiful, and very calming. He is an amazing,

  65. Kathy says – reply to this


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    It's about time a true talent gets rewarded for actually being talented! The CD is amazing, and worth every penny-You must hear his beautiful voice!

  66. Jessie says – reply to this


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    And the funniest thing,,,,,he's Jewish!

  67. Erin_Luvz_Josh! says – reply to this


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    *insert drool here* I love Josh. His voice is amazing and he deserves every amount of good stuff he gets. I met him when he came to Calgary and he is so sweet and funny…and not to mention ten times more gorgeous in person.
    Yummy.

  68. Knhsmummy says – reply to this


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    I have this CD…its great….and he is so hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

  69. staci says – reply to this


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    i find him very sexy and talented. i would bang him! :)

  70. LadyJane says – reply to this


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    Hooray, Josh! Congratulations!

    He's got the most beautiful voice!

  71. R says – reply to this


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    His voice is heavenly =).

  72. Celebudante says – reply to this


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    Check out the number of copies sold - 666,000. Coincidence, or evidence of Armageddon? And his beady little eyes are way too close together- like Satan! I'm heading for my concrete bunker.

  73. Duh-neeze says – reply to this


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    Not that it matters, but Joshie is not Jewish …

    I'd like to gnosh on Josh …

  74. tash says – reply to this


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    It was the Oprah (aka midas) touch. She does it everytime

  75. Horny Gay guy says – reply to this


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    Would love to stick my tongue in his ass and eat it for days! He is fucking HOT

  76. NCGrobanFan says – reply to this


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    Long live King Josh!

  77. jaz says – reply to this


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    Good God. Perez writing about Groban? Forget everyone going on about the 666,000 - THIS is more likely to signify the end of the world as we know it. Although I'm delighted to see a sexy man with talent complete with a graffitied crown on here as opposed to some of the talentless twerps that usually adorn these pages. Groban comes across as a genuinely lovely guy. I've been lucky enough to hear him live on a few occasions and he's blown the doors off the place with his voice. Plus he's not staggering out of places pissed up and behaving like a pillock. Fair play to the guy - I'm absolutely thrilled for his success and hope he has a great deal more. I own this album and it's utterly charming.

  78. Mariah says – reply to this


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    it's because modern music is shit. nobody wants to buy this kind of crap. so Hannah Montana and Josh Groban walk away with the records because they're the closest thing to real music out there, horrible as they are. I hope the music industry wakes up soon. Nobody wants this techno hip hop shit except for the young and easily influenced, who only listen because it's hawked by popular-mongers like you, Perez. You have this chance, this powerful sway over public opinion. Quit using it to ruin the music industry!

  79. LuAnn says – reply to this


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    Well, it was only a matter of time!!!!! :-)

  80. Patience says – reply to this


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    NOEL's four week run at #1 is terrific. It is about time the world began to appreciate Josh Groban's amazing voice and talent. Let's go for five weeks and the title of biggest selling album of the year. His Grobanites are loving this.

  81. AshleyBaby! says – reply to this


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    i dont no who he is

  82. Lisa says – reply to this


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    Josh Rules…Congrats to the best singer, performer, and all around artist out there. He is very deserving of this honor, and as a true grobanite, I couldn't be more proud. I have been to 3 concerts, and can't wait for the next tour. I love you Josh, you are a true inspiration!

  83. cara says – reply to this


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    Re: Paige

    You clearly don't have ears that work

  84. QueenBee says – reply to this


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    Re: Mariah

    Shows how very little you know about music…Hipp Hop…blahahaha

  85. Josh Groban says – reply to this


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    I just love my soft, curly hair!

  86. harpo tells you to buy and you listen says – reply to this


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    First of all, his CD wasn't selling AT ALL when it first came out. No one even knew it was out. We got over 200 copies in at work and they didn't move until OPRAH (HARPO) mentions it on her x-mas special and POW! It picks up like a Wii, and iTouch.
    Congrats to him, but market your own stuff.

    Then again is Oprah says it's good it must be right??? DON'T THINK SO!! But thats another story.

  87. Me says – reply to this


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    Josh has wonderful voice and fabulous music. I bought Noel and Awake before Oprah jumped on his bandwagon. Congratulations to him! It's well deserved success.

  88. I'm Naked says – reply to this


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    Re: Paige – I agree about the Mariah album, it's amazing, but Clay Aiken? He's OK, but Josh is soooo much better. Personal opinions I guess.

  89. ImNaked says – reply to this


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    Re: harpo tells you to buy and you listen – Actually it was selling well. It debuted at #10 on the Billboard chart and continued to raise well before Oprah. It debuted #1 in Canada, btw. He's an amazing artist with an amazing voice who deserves asll his success. He's sold millions of albums before Noel. Closer went to #1, and Awake debuted at #2(#1 in Canada, us Canadians, LOVE him!!). Yes television helps, but true talents sells more in the end. Go Josh!!!

  90. anonwholuvsJosh says – reply to this


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    Re: david

    Hey Assmunch… HIS FANS ARE BUYING HIS CD's AND THEY COME FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.. SO each shit!

  91. REAGAN says – reply to this


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    The Album is Amazing… True Talent deserves to sell that many albums. I hope he does break the record and take the most sold album of 07..

    YAY JOSH =)

  92. joshgfanlorib says – reply to this


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    LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM TOO!!

    Proud to call myself a Grobanite :)

    Way 2 go Josh!! Always "believed" in you :)

  93. jgfanLoriB says – reply to this


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    LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM TOO!!

    Way to go Josh

    We in the Grobanite community always "believed" in you.

    Proud to be a Grobanite. :)

  94. Southern Bell says – reply to this


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    GOOD for him! He's a class act. Saw him in concert in Sept–pure magic. Due to illness, he had canceled the original date of the concert and to show his appreciation for people coming to the re-scheduled show, he donated $150,000 to help fund the arts programs in the local schools. He deserves all the good that comes his way.

  95. KJ says – reply to this


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    holy shit, JOSH GROBAN BEAT KAYNE AND 50??!!?!?!!? WTF? I loveeeeeeeeee Josh! Good job man, and keep making great music!

  96. Stephanie says – reply to this


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    Who the hell is he?

  97. Kiss says – reply to this


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    Josh Rocks!… I knew Noel would be a huge success!!

  98. Kiss says – reply to this


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    Re: Southern Bell – I was there too!… I Love Love …. Love Josh! That was an amazing concert!

  99. Andres says – reply to this


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    I love him… Looooooove him….
    He is a true talent… AMAZING

  100. alyssa says – reply to this


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    Josh is amazing!

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