Following the success of Alicia Key's third offering, BMG records have recieved another bout of fantastic, record-breaking news. 'Spirit', British starlet Leona Lewis' debut album, has already racked up an impressive total of 172,000 pre-orders in the US, four months before it is due for release. With the sales sure to gain more momentum as we head closer to the March 18th release date, the woman touted as "the next Mariah Carey" is looking likely to have one of the biggest albums of 2008. 'Spirit' will be preceded by her debut single 'Bleeding Love', produced and wrote by America's very own Ryan Tedder, frontman of myspace sensation One Republic.

 

It was sent in a Newsletter E-Mail from BMG to its members.

Oooh, pre-orders mean $h!t all but at least there's interest :o

I'm so glad there's interest. I wish her all the best.

That's amazing!! Can't wait until she gets over there promoting. :D