Country's Rascal Flatts tops Billboard 200

Rascal Flatts became the second country group, behind the Dixie Chicks, ever to top the Billboard 200 U.S. albums chart with "Feels Like Today."

The trio also ranked No. 1 on the Billboard top country albums chart by selling 201,000 copies of its third career album, Billboard reported Wednesday.

Hilary Duff debuted at No. 2 with her self-titled second album and hip-hop newcomer Ciara's debut, "Goodies," sold 125,000 copies to take the No. 3 slot.

Green Day, last week's No. 1, fell to No. 4 with "American Idiot," with Nelly's "Suit," falling from No. 2 to No. 5.

The Used's "In Love and Death" sold 93,000 in its first week to rank No. 6 and Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company" was at No. 7.

Nelly's "Sweat," released simultaneously with "Suit," ranked No. 8.

Marilyn Manson's greatest hits compilation, "Lest We Forget: The Best Of," debuted at No. 9.

Tim McGraw's former No. 1, "Live Like You Were Dying," rounded out the top tier at No. 10.

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