Singer JOSH GROBAN has tied ELVIS PRESLEY’s festive record by claiming a third successive week at number one on the U.S. album chart with a compilation of Christmas tunes.

Groban’s Noel scored an increase in sales to claim a third week at number one, keeping Alicia Keys’ As I Am off the top.

The Eagles’ Long Road Out Of Eden falls a spot to number three on the new countdown.
The highest new entry on the chart belongs to American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis, who debuts Audio Day Dream at number 10.