Kylie Minogue Takes Over the Top Spot, Draws Level with Music Legends
Kylie Minogue has secured her 11th UK number one album, taking her place alongside music icons like David Bowie and Eminem in the all-time album chart. The album, "Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)", is a reissue of her 2015 album "Kylie Christmas", featuring four new tracks and an altered tracklist.
With this achievement, Minogue has overtaken the likes of ABBA, Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Queen in the chart-topper list. She now sits alongside Rod Stewart and U2, but still lags behind joint leaders The Beatles and Robbie Williams, who boast 15 number one albums each.
Minogue's rise to the top is also mirrored by her single "Xmas", which is currently at number 16 on the singles chart. However, with CD and vinyl editions set to be released today, sales will significantly impact its position in the streaming era.
The Christmas number one battle continues, with Wham!'s "Last Christmas" leading the charge at number one. Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" was displaced by Last Christmas just last week, which finally reached the top spot back in 2021 after missing out initially in 1984. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" sits at number three, while Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" takes fourth place.
New contenders are expected to enter the fray, with charity and novelty singles vying for the top spot. One such song is Raye's "Where Is My Husband?", currently at number two, which could potentially dethrone Last Christmas if it garners enough support. The UK Christmas number one will be announced on December 19th.
These festive charts are always unpredictable, with new songs emerging and sales shifting in the final days leading up to Christmas. It's anyone's game, but one thing is certain - this year's Christmas number one battle promises to be an exciting ride.
Kylie Minogue has secured her 11th UK number one album, taking her place alongside music icons like David Bowie and Eminem in the all-time album chart. The album, "Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)", is a reissue of her 2015 album "Kylie Christmas", featuring four new tracks and an altered tracklist.
With this achievement, Minogue has overtaken the likes of ABBA, Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Queen in the chart-topper list. She now sits alongside Rod Stewart and U2, but still lags behind joint leaders The Beatles and Robbie Williams, who boast 15 number one albums each.
Minogue's rise to the top is also mirrored by her single "Xmas", which is currently at number 16 on the singles chart. However, with CD and vinyl editions set to be released today, sales will significantly impact its position in the streaming era.
The Christmas number one battle continues, with Wham!'s "Last Christmas" leading the charge at number one. Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" was displaced by Last Christmas just last week, which finally reached the top spot back in 2021 after missing out initially in 1984. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" sits at number three, while Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" takes fourth place.
New contenders are expected to enter the fray, with charity and novelty singles vying for the top spot. One such song is Raye's "Where Is My Husband?", currently at number two, which could potentially dethrone Last Christmas if it garners enough support. The UK Christmas number one will be announced on December 19th.
These festive charts are always unpredictable, with new songs emerging and sales shifting in the final days leading up to Christmas. It's anyone's game, but one thing is certain - this year's Christmas number one battle promises to be an exciting ride.