Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ remains at No. 1 on Billboard 200 for third week

Noah Kahan’s latest album, “The Great Divide,” has managed to secure the top spot on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart for the third consecutive week. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the rock genre, as it is the first rock album in over ten years to spend three weeks at No. 1. The last rock album to achieve a similar feat was Mumford & Sons’ “Babel,” which held the No. 1 position for five nonconsecutive weeks back in 2012-13.

Among solo rock artists, the last album to spend at least three weeks at the top of the chart was Jack Johnson’s “Sleep Through the Static,” which also had three total weeks at No. 1 in 2008. To be classified as a rock album on the Billboard 200, the record must be eligible for or have charted on the Top Rock Albums chart.

“The Great Divide” by Noah Kahan racked up an impressive 132,000 equivalent album units in the United States in the week ending May 14, although this number represents a 19% decrease from the previous week. These equivalent album units are calculated based on a combination of album sales, track equivalent albums, and streaming equivalent albums. The album saw 109,000 streaming equivalent album units, 22,000 album sales, and the remaining from track equivalent album units.

In addition to Noah Kahan’s continued dominance on the Billboard 200, other notable entries in the top 10 include CORTIS debuting at the No. 3 spot with their album “GREENGREEN” and Chris Brown’s “BROWN” making its entry at No. 7. CORTIS achieved their first top 10 position with “GREENGREEN,” with album sales driving the record to the top spot on the Top Album Sales chart.

Furthermore, Chris Brown’s album “BROWN” has marked its territory on the Billboard 200 by debuting at No. 7. This not only becomes his 13th project to reach the top 10 on the chart but also showcases the album’s strong streaming performance with 60,000 streaming equivalent album units. The album’s track “Holy Blindfold” also made waves on the Hot R&B Songs chart, further solidifying Brown’s position in the music industry.

Michael Jackson continues to hold two spots within the Billboard 200, with “Thriller” and “Number Ones” maintaining their positions at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively. Both albums have experienced an increase in equivalent album units, which can be attributed to the success of a recent biopic film based on Michael Jackson’s life.

Ella Langley’s album “Dandelion” remains unmoved at the No. 2 spot, securing 100,000 equivalent album units. This steady performance indicates the album’s enduring popularity among music enthusiasts.

The Billboard 200 chart is a reflection of the most popular albums in the U.S. market, taking into consideration various metrics to determine their rankings. Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide,” alongside other noteworthy entries, continues to captivate audiences and make its mark in the music industry.