Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' Album Reigns Supreme on Top Country Albums and Billboard 200 Charts
Ella Langley's album "Dandelion" continues to dominate the Top Country Albums and Billboard 200 charts for the second consecutive week, solidifying her position among the top female artists in the country music genre. With 106,000 equivalent album units sold in the United States during the second week, Langley joins the ranks of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, who have also achieved similar feats with their country projects.
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" and Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" and "Red" (Taylor's Version) have all seen impressive sales numbers in their second weeks, with Langley's "Dandelion" following suit with 169,000 and 106,000 units sold in its first and second weeks, respectively. Swift's "Fearless" (Taylor's Version) also had multiple weeks with over 100,000 units sold, showcasing the enduring popularity of these artists in the country music scene.
Prior to the current streaming and sales hybrid methodology adopted by Billboard in 2017, album sales were the sole metric for chart rankings. Swift had previously achieved back-to-back 100,000-plus weeks with her original versions of "Fearless" and "Speak Now," while Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" also had a strong debut in 2012 with 267,000 units sold.
As Langley's album "Dandelion" maintains its momentum on the charts, her visibility in the music industry continues to rise, with notable appearances like Stagecoach further boosting her profile. With hit singles like "Choosin' Texas" and "Be Her" topping the Hot Country Songs chart, and a new duet with Morgan Wallen, "I Can't Love You Anymore," recently added to the album, Langley's success is poised to continue beyond her second week at No. 1. The future looks bright for this rising country music star.