Jordin Sparks

Album sales: Her eponymous debut disc has sold 283,000 copies since Nov. 20, after starting with the lowest sales by far for an Idol winner.

Track downloads: 1 million (567,000 for the single Tattoo).

Radio airplay: Tattoo is No. 14 on the national all-format airplay chart, No. 8 in the top 40 format.

Creative control: Jordan co-wrote one song on her album, par for the course for Idols, whose strong point is usually singing, not writing or producing.

Reviews: Her unpretentious, age-appropriate pop sound has found favor with critics. Some grades: * * * out of four (USA TODAY); B+ (Entertainment Weekly); * * * 1/2 out of five (Rolling Stone).

Promotional activities: Set to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl.

Blake Lewis

Album sales: Audio Day Dream has sold 156,000 copies since Dec. 4, a middling pace for an Idol runner-up.

Track downloads: 505,000 (34,000 for single Break Anotha).

Radio airplay: Break Anotha hasn't hit the national chart but is close to entering the top 40 format chart.

Creative control: Blake co-wrote all but one of the songs on his album, an unprecedented degree of involvement for an Idol.

Reviews: His jittery blend of pop, hip-hop and beatboxing has met with a more mixed reaction. A sampling: * * 1/2 stars (USA TODAY); C (EW); * * * out of four (L.A. Times).

Promotional activities: Playing a record release party tonight in his hometown of Seattle.