| American Idol 10th Anniversary - The Hits | |
| Type: | greatest hits |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Cover: | AI HITS final.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | March 15, 2011 |
| Recorded: | 2001–2010 |
| Genre: | Pop, pop rock, R&B, country |
| Label: | 19, RCA |
| Producer: | Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Midi Mafia, Mzmeriq, David Glass, Mark Bright, Andrew Frampton, Steve Kipner, Howard Benson, Shellback, The Underdogs |
American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits is a compilation album that includes hits from several American Idol winners and former contestants, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the show. Clay Aiken, Daughtry, and Adam Lambert are the only artists included on the album who have not won the title. The album was released on March 15, 2011 via 19 Recordings and RCA Records.[1] It debuted at number 136 on the Billboard 200, selling approximately 4,000 copies in its first week.[2]
The album spotlights some of Idols most successful contestants and multiple Billboard chart-topping singles. It was announced on February 6, 2011 online and was posted by some of the contestants whose songs are included on the album online via Facebook and Twitter.