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. © Copyright 2004 by United Press International

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