Josh Groban's 'Noel' album tops chart for fifth week, breaks record

Josh Groban's "Noel" is the first Christmas album to stay at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for five consecutive weeks, Billboard.com reported Thursday.

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Elvis Presley's "Elvis' Christmas Album" topped the chart for four non-consecutive weeks.

Coming in at No. 2 is Mary J. Blige's "Growing Pains," followed by Alicia Keys' "As I Am" at No. 3, The Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden" at No. 4 and Miley Cyrus' "Hannah Montana 2 (Soundtrack)/Meet Miley Cyrus" at No. 5.

Rounding out the top tier on The Billboard 200 are the "Now 26" compilation CD at No. 6, Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride" at No. 7, Taylor Swift's self-titled debut at No. 8, the "High School Musical 2" soundtrack at No. 9 and Chris Brown's "Exclusive" at No. 10.