The country music scene is embracing the festive spirit, as evidenced by the latest charts revealing some holiday favorites making notable strides. Brenda Lee’s iconic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has climbed to the No. 2 position on the country albums chart, racking up a total consumption of 31,000 units. This includes 1,100 album-only sales and an impressive 38 million song streams. Similarly, Burl Ives’ classic “Rudolph, The Rednose Reindeer” has also gained momentum, reaching No. 4 with 27,000 in total consumption, which consists of 608 album-only sales and 34 million song streams.
In the top position, Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing At A Time” continues to dominate the charts with 40,000 units (2,600 album-only/49 million song streams). His other album, “Dangerous: The Double Album,” is also performing well, securing No. 3 with 28,000 units (1,500 album-only/35 million song streams). However, Post Malone’s “F-1 Trillion” has dropped to No. 5, sitting at 26,000 units (2,900 album-only/30 million song streams).
On the country streaming songs chart, there has been little change in the rankings. Shaboozey’s catchy track “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” holds the top spot with 14 million new streams, contributing to a staggering total of 964 million all-time streams (ATD). Following closely is the collaboration between Post Malone and Wallen on “I Had Some Help,” which remains at No. 2 with 12 million streams, accumulating a total of 846 million ATD. Wallen’s “Love Somebody” is in the third position with 11 million streams, adding to 135 million ATD. Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ collaboration “I Remember Everything” is steadfast at No. 4 with 8.4 million streams, totaling 1.1 billion ATD, while Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” rounds out the top five with 7.8 million new streams, amassing 1.7 billion ATD.
This chart performance not only highlights the enduring popularity of festive classics, but it also showcases the current strength of country music in both album sales and streaming. With festive songs making waves, it’s a delightful reminder of how music can bring joy during the holiday season.
As we approach the end of the year, fans can look forward to even more heartwarming tunes that celebrate the spirit of the holidays and the ongoing appreciation for country music.