LA Reid Gushes Over Avril Lavigne Album Chart Uptick

Arista is giddy following the album sales uptick of Avril Lavigne in her second week on the charts – as ‘Let Go’ became the first debut album by an artist in recent memory to post a rare second week gain in sales. “The first and second week chart success of Avril Lavigne is a clear indication that she has struck a responsive chord across a wide section of both teen and post-teen followers,” says Arista chief Antonio “L.A.” Reid. “The idea of a 17-year-old who writes and performs her own music is a refreshing breakthrough today. Avril speaks to her generation, and we are confident that, as others pick up on her music, they will discover an extraordinary artist who is on the threshold of an exciting career.” Read more.