The country albums chart is brimming with festive spirit this week, as Brenda Lee’s classic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has climbed to the No. 2 spot, amassing a total of 31,000 units in consumption, which includes 1,100 album-only sales and an impressive 38 million song streams. Burl Ives’ beloved holiday tune “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” is not far behind, securing the No. 4 position with 27,000 units, comprised of 608 album-only sales and 34 million song streams.
At the top of the chart, Morgan Wallen’s album “One Thing At A Time” continues to lead the pack with 40,000 units, which breaks down to 2,600 album-only sales and 49 million song streams. His previous release, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” has also experienced a rise, moving to No. 3 with a total of 28,000 units (1,500 album-only sales and 35 million song streams). Meanwhile, Post Malone’s “F-1 Trillion” has dipped to the No. 5 spot, recording 26,000 units (2,900 album-only sales and 30 million streams).
The country streaming songs chart remains unchanged, with Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” maintaining its position at No. 1, garnering an additional 14 million streams and totaling 964 million streams to date. Both Post Malone and Wallen’s collaborative song “I Had Some Help” continues at No. 2 with 12 million new streams, accumulating to 846 million total. Wallen’s “Love Somebody” ranks at No. 3 with 11 million streams, contributing to a total of 135 million. Meanwhile, Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ “I Remember Everything” holds firm at No. 4, with 8.4 million streams for a cumulative total of 1.1 billion. Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” closes the top five with 7.8 million new streams, advancing to a remarkable 1.7 billion to date.
This festive season has brought a notable revival of holiday classics alongside contemporary country hits, showcasing a delightful blend of nostalgia and modernity in the genre. The continued popularity of these songs illustrates the enduring appeal of both seasonal music and the evolving soundscape of country music today.
As listeners engage with both traditional Christmas songs and contemporary hits, the charts reflect a vibrant and diverse musical landscape, reminding us of the warmth and joy that music brings during the holidays.