Australia’s admiration for Olivia Rodrigo skyrocketing – ARIA
Australia is showcasing a profound admiration for Olivia Rodrigo, as she secures her position at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart for the third consecutive week with her album “You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love.” Meanwhile, English rock band Muse makes an impactful entrance at #2 with their 10th studio album, “The Wow! Signal.” Impressively, all of Muse’s albums have reached the top 30, including seven that have achieved top 10 results. Some noteworthy accomplishments include “Black Holes and Revelations” (2006), “The Resistance” (2009), “Drones” (2015), and most recently, “The Wow! Signal.” This steady stream of success cements Muse’s place in the music industry.
The Pretty Reckless also makes their mark on the charts, snagging the #7 spot with “Dear God.” This marks the US rock band’s fourth album to make it into the top 50 following their previous releases like “Going To Hell,” “Who You Selling For,” and “Death By Rock And Roll.” Moving to artists closer to home, Brisbane’s Kita Alexander enters the scene at #11 on the Albums Chart with her second album, “Rage.” Notably, Alexander also holds the #1 position on the Australian Albums Chart and #8 on the Vinyls Chart. Her debut album “Young In Love” managed to peak at #61 in 2024, demonstrating her consistent growth as an artist.
Another notable entry on the charts is from Katie Noonan, a four-time ARIA Award winner. She graces the Albums Chart at #20 with her 30th studio album, “Alone But All One.” Noonan, who found success as a member of George, secured #1 with “Polyserena” in 2002 and #5 with “Unity” in 2004. Her solo endeavors are equally impressive with “Skin” reaching #6 in 2007. Adding to the mix is WA-born Go-Jo, whose debut album “The Go-Jo Variety Show” lands at #48 with an Australian Albums Chart position of #4. While he missed the mark in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Go-Jo’s debut album showcases his talent and potential.
In the realm of singles, American country star Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” reclaims the #1 spot for the fourth non-consecutive week. Langley’s success continues with her follow-up single “Be Her,” which peaked at #28 earlier this year and holds the #32 spot this week. Notably, female artists have been dominating the #1 spot every week in 2026, with Olivia Dean’s collaboration with Sam Fender, “Rein Me In,” being a prime example of this trend. The last solo male artist to achieve the chart summit was Justin Bieber with “Daisies” in late July last year.
Michael Jackson’s biopic, “Michael,” continues to captivate audiences, as evidenced by his album “Thriller” maintaining its stronghold at #1 on the On Replay Albums Chart. Additionally, “Billie Jean” remains at #1 on the On Replay Singles Chart, further amplifying Jackson’s enduring influence on music.