Billboard Charts: January 7, 2017 Top Songs & Albums

Weekly Music Chart Highlights

The latest chart roundup sees Pentatonix claiming the top spot across multiple lists, while classical artist Jackie Evancho continues to lead her respective charts. Below is a detailed breakdown of notable artists and their current chart positions, including album and song placements across Billboard and other genre-specific rankings.

Pentatonix

“A Pentatonix Christmas” is the week’s top album, reaching No. 1 on the BB200 and the Album Sales chart. The release also leads the Internet Albums, Digital Albums, Holiday Albums and Current Albums charts. The group additionally rises to No. 1 on the Artist 100 chart.

Other entries: “Pentatonix” appears at BB200 46 (99) and Album 35 (67). “PTXmas (EP)” is BB200 62 (68), Album 65 (64), Internet 17 (21), Digital 24 (RE), Holiday 19 (23). “That’s Christmas to Me” holds BB200 5 (5), Album 4 (4), Internet 5 (5), Digital 6 (5), Holiday 2 (2).

Singles and placements: “Hallelujah” is Hot 100 23 (45), Digital 5 (8), AC 4 (4), Streaming 27 (42), On-Demand 50 (NEW). “Mary, Did You Know?” is Hot 100 45 (RE), Digital 27 (38), Streaming 42 (48). “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” debuts on Christian Airplay at 48 (NEW). “Jolene” featuring Dolly Parton appears on Country Songs at 44 (50). Artist ranking: 1 (2).

Jackie Evancho

Jackie Evancho continues to top the Classical and Classical Crossover charts with her album “Someday at Christmas,” which sits at BB200 93 (183), Album 60 (98), Classical Cross-Over 1 (1), and Holiday 16 (35). Her strong presence on the classical-oriented lists remains consistent.

Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello features alongside Machine Gun Kelly on “Bad Things,” which places Hot 100 9 (14); Digital 6 (10); Radio 11 (11); Pop 9 (9); HAC 36 (NEW); On-demand 12 (21); Streaming 12 (22). Artist ranking: 29 (45).

Carrie Underwood

Album “Storyteller” appears at BB200 105 (121), Album 91 (RE), Country 18 (22). The single “Dirty Laundry” charts at Hot 100 66 (70), Radio 25 (21), Country Airplay 4 (4), Country Songs 5 (7). Artist ranking: 49 (55).

Fifth Harmony

The group’s album “7/27” is BB200 182 (168). Single “That’s My Girl” is Pop 35 (24). They are also featured on Maluma’s “Sin Contrato” (YouTube 20 (17)) and on “Work from Home” featuring Ty Dolla $ign (YouTube 23 (18)). Artist ranking: 55 (61).

Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle maintains a strong showing across Christian and holiday charts. “Behold: A Christmas Collection” is BB200 74 (46), Album 56 (30), Christian 2 (1), Holiday 13 (9). “How Can It Be” sits at BB200 80 (56), Album 61 (41), Christian 4 (4).

Additional tracks: “A Christmas Alleluia” is Christian Songs 38 (42). “Come Alive (Dry Bones)” is Christian Songs 9 (10), CAC 26 (22), Christian Airplay 19 (8). “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” appears at Christian Songs 13 (23), CAC 5 (16), Christian Airplay 2 (17). “Jingle Bells” shows Christian Airplay 3 (18), Christian Songs 7 (16), CAC 10 (22). “What Child is This” charts at Christian Airplay 35 (39), Christian Songs 26 (32), CAC 8 (19).

Other Notable Artists and Positions

Grace VanderWaal’s “Perfectly Imperfect (EP)” is BB200 43 (53), Album 30 (40), Digital 14 (23). Jordan Smith’s holiday release “‘Tis the Season” appears at BB200 24 (16), Album 15 (12), Digital 16 (10), Internet 9 (8), Holiday 4 (3); his rendition “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” is AC 17 (18). Artist ranking: 72 (50).

Cambridge-sourced entries and individual singles: Calum Scott’s “Dancing on My Own” is HAC 31 (32). James Arthur’s “Say You Won’t Let Go” is Hot 100 61 (65); Digital 42 (NEW); HAC 27 (28); On-demand 43 (43); Streaming 49 (NEW). Niall Horan’s “This Town” appears at Hot 100 37 (50); Digital 15 (18); Radio 28 (27); Pop 13 (14); HAC 16 (17); Artist: 33 (32).

Additional chart placements include: Danny Gokey “Rise” (Christian Songs 12 (9); CAC 25 (11); Christian Airplay 8 (6)); Fantasia “The Definition Of…” (R&B 19 (24)); Kris Allen featured on Jim Brickman’s “A Little Bit of Christmas” (AC 26 (29)); Lindsey Stirling’s “Brave Enough” (Independent 16 (18); Classical Cross-Over 4 (4)) and her “Hallelujah” at Christian Songs 4 (17).

Country and Christian scene updates: Chase Rice “Everybody We Know Does” (Country Airplay 47 (44); Country Songs 50 (RE)); Lauren Alaina “Road Less Travelled” (Country Airplay 18 (17); Country Song 22 (26)); RaeLynn “Love Triangle” (Country Airplay 32 (31); Country Songs 33 (36)); Trent Harmon “There’s a Girl” (Country Airplay 27 (27); Country Song 31 (33)). Sundance Head’s “Me and Jesus” is Christian Songs 45 (1).

Other placements: Melanie Martinez “Cry Baby” BB200 76 (79); Louis Tomlinson & Steve Aoki “Just Hold On” Hot 100 72 (52); On-demand 38 (NEW); Nick Fradiani “All of You” Pop 37 (35); La’Porsha Renae “Good Woman” R&B 15 (15); Liam Payne Artist 80 (NEW); Zayn / Taylor Swift collaboration “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” charts Hot 100 18 (6); Digital 7 (1); Radio 19 (26); Pop 15 (19); HAC 15 (21); On-demand 11 (NEW); Streaming 19 (NEW); Artist 39 (15).

Summary

Pentatonix dominates this period’s charts—particularly holiday and digital rankings—while Jackie Evancho remains a leading force in the classical and crossover categories. Several mainstream pop, country and Christian artists also maintain notable placements across genre-specific and general charts.

HAC: Adult Top 40. For Songs, Digital: Digital Song.