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Tate McRae has reached a significant milestone in her career by achieving her first No. 1 album on the ARIA Albums Chart with her latest album, So Close To What. This accomplishment marks her third appearance in the top 10 on the Australian charts.
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Her album follows her previous successes, which include I Used To Think I Could Fly reaching No. 10 in 2022 and Think Later peaking at No. 2 in 2023.
In addition to her album’s success, McRae is also gaining traction on the ARIA Singles Chart. Her single “Sports Car,” previously peaking at No. 10, has made a notable comeback, climbing from No. 25 to No. 9. Other entries include “It’s OK I’m OK,” which re-enters at No. 37, and “2 Hands,” returning at No. 40.
Additionally, McRae is celebrating a new collaboration with The Kid LAROI, titled “I Know Love,” which debuts at No. 17. This marks The Kid LAROI’s 11th entry in the top 20 in Australia, highlighting McRae’s growing influence as she has a total of nine tracks within the ARIA Top 50 this week.
On the Albums Chart, the Australian band Rum Jungle makes a noteworthy entry with their debut album Recency Bias, landing at No. 9. The band has built excitement following successful sold-out tours in the U.K., Europe, and Australia.
British artist Sam Fender also sees success with his album People Watching, which debuts at No. 17. This achievement surpasses his previous chart entries, including Hypersonic Missiles and Seventeen Going Under, which peaked at No. 62 and No. 46, respectively.
On the ARIA Singles Chart, Rosé and Bruno Mars have regained the No. 1 position with their hit “APT.,” which now holds 12 weeks at the top. The single has demonstrated remarkable staying power, bouncing back to No. 1 multiple times since October 2024.
Furthermore, McRae’s So Close To What has also secured the top position on the Vinyl Albums Chart, outperforming releases from Billie Eilish and Ziggy Alberts.
With a solid No. 1 album, multiple hit singles, and a dominating presence in the vinyl market, McRae is clearly on an upward trajectory in the Australian music scene.
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