Zach Bryan's sophomore release 'With Heaven on Top' has catapulted to the top of the Billboard 200 chart, marking his second No. 1 debut on the iconic album tracker. The 25-track set earned a whopping 134,000 equivalent album units in its opening week in the US, courtesy of streaming giant Luminate.
The country singer-songwriter's latest offering follows hot on the heels of his self-titled 2023 release, which also claimed the top spot. This marks Bryan's sixth top 40 entry, with a staggering five of those reaching the coveted top 10. The album's versatility has seen it chart on various Billboard charts, including country, rock, and Americana/folk.
The set was initially announced as an EP in early 2025, before its release date was later confirmed for January 9, 2026. The full album dropped via streaming services and digital downloads, with a CD and vinyl edition expected to hit stores in March.
Bryan's first-week sales received a significant boost when the deluxe reissue of 'With Heaven on Top' was released midweek on January 12, featuring 24 bonus acoustic tracks. This move undoubtedly contributed to its impressive debut.
However, Bryan is not alone in the top 10 this week. The Kid LAROI lands his second top-ten entry with 'Before I Forget', which bows at No. 6 with 41,000 equivalent album units earned.
Other notable entries include Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' slipping to No. 2 and Olivia Dean's 'The Art of Loving' holding firm at No. 3. Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl', meanwhile, has taken a tumble down the ranks to No. 4.
Meanwhile, chart-toppers are dwindling for some artists. Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' drops to No. 10, while Tate McRae's 'So Close To What' falls from No. 8 to No. 9.
The Billboard 200 chart is a benchmark of an album's success in the US, taking into account sales, streaming activity, and track equivalent albums. With its impressive debut, 'With Heaven on Top' solidifies Zach Bryan's position as one of country music's rising stars.
The country singer-songwriter's latest offering follows hot on the heels of his self-titled 2023 release, which also claimed the top spot. This marks Bryan's sixth top 40 entry, with a staggering five of those reaching the coveted top 10. The album's versatility has seen it chart on various Billboard charts, including country, rock, and Americana/folk.
The set was initially announced as an EP in early 2025, before its release date was later confirmed for January 9, 2026. The full album dropped via streaming services and digital downloads, with a CD and vinyl edition expected to hit stores in March.
Bryan's first-week sales received a significant boost when the deluxe reissue of 'With Heaven on Top' was released midweek on January 12, featuring 24 bonus acoustic tracks. This move undoubtedly contributed to its impressive debut.
However, Bryan is not alone in the top 10 this week. The Kid LAROI lands his second top-ten entry with 'Before I Forget', which bows at No. 6 with 41,000 equivalent album units earned.
Other notable entries include Morgan Wallen's 'I'm the Problem' slipping to No. 2 and Olivia Dean's 'The Art of Loving' holding firm at No. 3. Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl', meanwhile, has taken a tumble down the ranks to No. 4.
Meanwhile, chart-toppers are dwindling for some artists. Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' drops to No. 10, while Tate McRae's 'So Close To What' falls from No. 8 to No. 9.
The Billboard 200 chart is a benchmark of an album's success in the US, taking into account sales, streaming activity, and track equivalent albums. With its impressive debut, 'With Heaven on Top' solidifies Zach Bryan's position as one of country music's rising stars.
just think about it, this is what happens when you put your heart out there and create something real, something from the soul... like zach bryan does with his music 
his sophomore release has taken off in a big way, and it's not just about the numbers, but the fact that people are connecting with his art on a deep level 
it's also a reminder that success rarely happens overnight, especially when you're chasing your passion like he is 
taking risks and staying true to yourself can lead to incredible rewards 
! His sophomore release is straight fire 
! But what I'm really excited to see is how he'll keep pushing himself creatively in the future.
. The Billboard 200 chart can be tough to navigate, but if anyone can do it, it's Zach Bryan 
. Can't wait to dive into 'With Heaven on Top' again and explore every nook and cranny of that album 
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Just thinkin', if you're a country fan, 2026 is shapin' up to be EPIC for new music releases! 
Zach Bryan's just dropped a monster album 'With Heaven on Top' and it's already breakin' records - 134k equivalent album units in the first week? That's crazy talk! 
The thing that amazes me is how versatile his sound is, it's like he's blendin' country with rock & Americana/folk elements. And now, a deluxe reissue comes along and gives it an extra boost... Talk about makin' moves! 
. i'm not surprised he shot to number 1, though - his songwriting is always so honest and relatable