Taylor Swift continues to dominate the music scene with her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” holding the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for an impressive 10th week in a row. This achievement puts her on track to potentially break Adele’s record for the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 by a female artist this century.
The Billboard 200 this week showcases a strong presence of female artists, with Gracie Abrams debuting at No. 2 with her sophomore album, “The Secret of Us.” Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, and Charli XCX also secure spots in the top 10 with their respective albums.
Gracie Abrams, in particular, achieves her highest-charting album to date with “The Secret of Us,” earning 89,000 equivalent units. This marks her first-ever top 10 placement on the Billboard 200, a significant milestone in her career. Her album features the track “Close to You,” which debuts at No. 49 on the Hot 100 chart.
Adding to the lineup of successful sophomore albums is Peso Pluma’s “Éxodo,” the follow-up to the acclaimed “Génesis” LP. “Éxodo” enters the chart at No. 5 and boasts collaborations with artists like Cardi B, Anitta, and Quavo. The album’s 24 songs have garnered 88 million streams, contributing to its 64,000 equivalent album units earned.
Rounding out the Top 10 on the albums chart are familiar titles like Morgan Wallen’s “One Thing at a Time” at No. 3 and Shaboozey’s “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going” at No. 10.
With the music industry seeing a resurgence of female talent on the charts, Taylor Swift’s continued success serves as a testament to her enduring popularity and influence as a powerhouse in the industry. As she maintains her stronghold on the No. 1 spot, fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for the chart-topping artist and her fellow female musicians making waves in the music world.
