Around one week after releasing the set, the 'Texas Hold 'Em' hitmaker secures her fourth chart title in Australia, including the first woman whose country album lands atop ARIA Chart since 2017.
- April 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Beyonce Knowles has secured her fourth chart title in Australia with her latest album, "Cowboy Carter," which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart published on Friday, April 5. The project marks her fourth leader on the chart, following "Beyonce" in 2013, "Lemonade" in 2016 and "Renaissance" in 2022.
According to ARIA, "Cowboy Carter" is the first country album by a woman to land at No. 1 since 2017, excluding Taylor Swift's re-recorded country albums. It also features the global hit "Texas Hold 'Em," which rebounds to No. 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Additionally, "II Most Wanted" with Miley Cyrus debuts at No. 16, while "Jolene", Beyonce's reinterpretation of the Dolly Parton classic, enters at No. 24.
Beyonce's domination extends to the top four of the ARIA Chart, with U.S. solo female artists Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo also holding positions. The only Australian recording in the top 40 is the Pierce Brothers' "Everything Is Bigger Than Me" at No. 14. BTS's J-Hope also debuts at No. 62 with his EP "Hope On The Street Vol. 1."
In the U.K., Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" is on track to become her fifth number one album, tying her with Celine Dion, Green Day, and Prince. It is a follow-up to her Grammy-winning "Renaissance" and features collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and Dolly Parton.
"Texas Hold 'Em" is likely to return to the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart, while "Jolene" is expected to place at number five. "II Most Wanted" with Miley Cyrus is also aiming for a top ten placement.
