Morgan Wallen’s album “I’m The Problem” continues its impressive run by holding the #1 spot on the ARIA Albums Chart for three consecutive weeks, marking it as the longest-running #1 album by a country artist since Lee Kernaghan’s “Spirit Of The Anzacs” achieved four weeks at the top in 2015. The record for longevity in this genre remains with Shania Twain’s “Come On Over,” which dominated the charts for an astounding 20 weeks in 1999.
In a notable development on the chart, Taylor Swift’s 2017 album “Reputation” saw a significant resurgence, climbing from #34 to #2 after she acquired the master recordings of her first six albums. While Swift has re-recorded four of those albums, “Reputation” and her self-titled debut remain untouched. She has indicated that she has re-recorded less than a quarter of “Reputation,” which initially spent two weeks at #1 in 2017.
Miley Cyrus makes a splash with her ninth studio album, “Something Beautiful,” debuting at #4. This album adds to her impressive discography, with eight of her nine albums previously hitting the top 20, including three that reached #1: “Breakout” in 2008, “Bangerz” in 2013, and “Endless Summer Vacation” in 2023. During her time as Hannah Montana, she also achieved three additional top 20 albums.
A notable reunion in the Australian music scene is that of the rock band Cloud Control, who re-emerged after a seven-year hiatus. Their 2010 album “Bliss Release” has made its way back to the charts, currently at #19, having originally peaked at #20 in its release year. Their highest-charting album remains “Dream Cave,” which reached #9 in 2013.
On the Singles Chart, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” has proven to be a popular hit, holding the top position for 11 consecutive weeks. This achievement ties with other iconic songs that have spent the same length at #1, including classics like Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” and Drake’s “God’s Plan.”
Rounding out the week, Tate McRae debuted at #5 with “Just Keep Watching,” featured in the new Brad Pitt film about F1 racing. Co-written with Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, this marks her 11th top 20 single, with her highest success being “Greedy,” which peaked at #2 in 2023. Additionally, McRae is present at #14 this week as a featured artist on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want.”
This week in music showcases a vibrant blend of country, pop, and rock, demonstrating the dynamic landscape of the current music scene. Fans can find much to celebrate in the chart performances of their favorite artists.