The latest country albums chart showcases a festive spirit as holiday classics make notable climbs. Brenda Lee’s timeless song, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” has reached the No. 2 position with a remarkable 31,000 in total consumption, comprised of 1,100 album sales and a staggering 38 million song streams. Following closely, Burl Ives’ “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” trots in at No. 4, garnering 27,000 units, made up of 608 album sales and 34 million song streams.
On the current charts, Morgan Wallen remains dominant. His album “One Thing At A Time” continues to hold the No. 1 spot with 40,000 in total consumption, including 2,600 from album sales and 49 million song streams. Additionally, his previous album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” climbs to No. 3 with 28,000 units, comprising 1,500 album sales and 35 million song streams. In fifth place is Post Malone’s “F-1 Trillion,” which has slipped to No. 5 with 26,000 total units, including 2,900 album sales and 30 million song streams.
Meanwhile, the country streaming songs chart remains steady. Shaboozey’s hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” leads the way at No. 1 with 14 million new streams, bringing its all-time total to an impressive 964 million. Following closely is the collaborative track by Post Malone and Wallen, “I Had Some Help,” which stays at No. 2 with 12 million streams, totaling 846 million. Wallen’s “Love Somebody” occupies the No. 3 position with 11 million new streams, adding to its 135 million overall. The duet by Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything,” remains persistent at No. 4 with 8.4 million streams, contributing to an impressive 1.1 billion total, while Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” rounds out the top five with 7.8 million new streams, totaling 1.7 billion.
This chart performance not only reflects the growing popularity of these artists but also showcases the enduring appeal of holiday music, capturing the cheerful spirit of the season in the hearts of listeners everywhere. The continued success of Wallen and others can inspire emerging artists in the country genre, offering a roadmap for success in a competitive landscape.