Generally well received by critics , '' The First Lady '' debuted at number two on the U.S. '' Billboard '' 200 and number one on the U.S. Top R&B / Hip-Hop albums with opening week sales of 157,000 units . It remains Evans ' highest ranking album on either chart , and the best first week sales of her career . By the end of 2005 , the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America , denoting shipments exceeding 500,000 in the United States alone . In support of the album , Evans embarked on a concert tour , The First Lady Tour , in the United States and Europe in mid-2005 . In 2006 , '' The First Lady '' was nominated for Best Female R&B / Soul Album at the 20th Soul Train Music Awards
20th Soul Train Music Awards
2006 Soul Train Music Awards
The First Lady (Faith Evans album)