Taylor Swift and Hozier Dominate the ARIA Charts – Find Out Their Secrets to Success!
Welcome to Music Nation 365, your source for all things music news and updates! In a recent chart-topping achievement, Taylor Swift has returned to the top spot of Australia’s albums chart with her album “Lover.” This marks the third non-consecutive week at No. 1 for the album, a significant milestone for Swift and her loyal fanbase of Swifties. The anticipation leading up to the release of The Tortured Poets Department had fans eagerly awaiting its debut, which dropped at midnight to the delight of many in Australia.
Swift’s “Lover” (released via Universal) has reclaimed its position at No. 1, marking its first stint at the summit since 2019. The album leads a top three that includes SZA’s “SOS” (RCA/Sony) at No. 2, and Swift’s rerecorded LP “1989” (Taylor’s Version) at No. 3. SZA’s rising success comes as her Australian arena tour kicks off, showcasing her incredible talent and stage presence.
Meanwhile, Linkin Park has made a strong entry on the ARIA Chart with their fourth compilation “Papercuts” (Warner) debuting at No. 7. This nu-metal favorite has previously seen success on the national tally with previous albums such as Hybrid Theory, Minutes To Midnight, and A Thousand Suns.
Adding to the list of new entries is “We Still Don’t Trust You” (Universal/Sony), the second collaborative effort from Future and Metro Boomin, making its debut at No. 15 on the chart. This follows the success of their previous album that previously reached No. 2.
Switching gears to the ARIA Singles Chart, Hozier has secured his first No. 1 with his hit single “Too Sweet” (Columbia/Sony), rising from No. 2 to claim the top spot. This marks a significant achievement for the artist, who also saw success with his previous hit “Take Me To Church” back in 2013. “Too Sweet” has also topped the charts in the UK earlier this month, further solidifying Hozier’s global appeal.
As per ARIA, Hozier joins the ranks of solo male singers to reach the top spot this year in Australia, following the footsteps of other talented artists such as Jack Harlow, Noah Kahan, and Benson Boone. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” makes a notable debut at No. 7 on the chart, following the success of her previous hit “Feather.”
Dua Lipa also enters the ARIA Chart with her latest single “Illusion” (Warner UK) debuting at No. 21. This track is the third single from her upcoming third studio album Radical Optimism, following the success of “Houdini” and “Training Session.”
With a diverse range of talented artists making their mark on the charts, the music scene in Australia continues to thrive with exciting new releases and chart-topping hits. Stay tuned for more updates and chart-topping news from Music Nation 365!
