Monday Mediabase Report: Eight Milestones and a New No. 1 Album

This week’s Monday Mediabase Report highlights eight notable chart milestones and a major new album debut. Strong releases, seasonal holiday tracks beginning to surface on Adult Contemporary, and multiple radio format breakthroughs make this a busy week for artist achievements across Pop, HAC (Hot AC), Country, Rhythmic, and AC charts.

Kelly Clarkson leads the celebration with her eighth studio album, Meaning of Life, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 79K equivalent album units and 68K in traditional album sales. The album is her eighth to enter the Billboard 200 top 10. Its lead single, “Love So Soft,” also reached a new radio milestone this week by entering the HAC top 10. The track is performing well across formats, currently placing in the top 15 on AC and within the top 30 on Pop radio.

The holiday season is starting to affect radio playlists as Christmas songs begin to appear on the AC chart. Kelly Clarkson’s “Christmas Eve” debuts inside the AC top 30, followed closely by Pentatonix’s “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” signaling the earliest seasonal rotation for many AC stations.

Camila Cabello marks two milestones this week. Her debut solo single “Havana” continues to climb, securing a top 10 position on Pop radio and breaking into the top 20 on Rhythmic formats. Meanwhile, “Crying in the Club” is being positioned as an early teaser single as she continues to build momentum across multiple formats.

From the former X-Factor contestants, both Niall Horan and Harry Styles notch Pop chart milestones. Niall’s third single “Too Much To Ask” moves into the Pop top 30, while Harry’s “Kiwi” enters the Pop top 50. These placements reflect continued radio interest in solo work from recent boy-band alumni.

Other format-specific milestones this week include Mandisa, the season 5 American Idol alum, who reached the top 20 on the Christian AC chart with “Bleed the Same.” From the world of reality TV and country crossover, Chase Rice’s “Three Chords & the Truth” achieved top 40 status on Country radio. Instrumental-electronic crossover artist Lindsey Stirling also sees “Love’s Just a Feeling” return to the AC top 30.

Industry reporting (Billboard) notes that Kenny Chesney earned his eighth No. 1 album with Live in No Shoes Nation. The live set is the first live album to top the Billboard 200 since the Hope for Haiti Now charity project in 2010. Of the 219K total units reported for the week, 217K were counted as album sales; approximately 197K of those sales were internet purchases, many connected to ticket bundle offerings during the album’s release window.

Top 10 Billboard 200 this week (units / sales where provided):
1 (NEW) Kenny Chesney — Live in No Shoes Nation: 219K, 217K in sales
2 (NEW) Kelly Clarkson — Meaning of Life: 79K, 68K in sales
3 (NEW) Chris Brown — Heartbreak on a Full Moon: 68K, 25K in sales
4 (NEW) 21 Savage, Offset & Metro Boomin — Without Warning: 53K, 11K in sales
5 (4) Post Malone — Stoney: 41K (-7%)
6 (NEW) Yo Gotti — I Still Am: 38K, 19K in sales
7 (NEW) Big K.R.I.T. — 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time: 33K, 21K in sales
8 (7) Ed Sheeran — ÷: 32K (-9%)
9 (2) Young Thug — Super Slimey: 31K (-58%)
10 (9) Lil Uzi Vert — Luv is Rage: 30K (-9%)

Weekly radio highlights and format placements:

Camila Cabello:
“Havana” featuring Young Thug — Pop 8 (previously 11); HAC 24 (28); RHY 17 (23)

Carrie Underwood:
Featured on Keith Urban’s “The Fighter” — HAC 46 (43); AC 11 (12)

Chase Rice:
“Three Chords & The Truth” — Country 40 (42)

Fifth Harmony:
“He Like That” — Pop 35 (32)

Harry Styles:
“Kiwi” — Pop 46 (65)

James Arthur:
“Say You Won’t Let Go” — AC 5 (5)

Kelly Clarkson:
“Christmas Eve” — AC 27 (new)
“It’s Quiet Uptown” — AC 46 (50)
“Love So Soft” — Pop 22 (22); HAC 10 (11); AC 12 (13)

Lauren Alaina:
“Doin’ Fine” — Country 49 (44)

Liam Payne:
“Bedroom Floor” — Pop 45 (47)
“Strip That Down” featuring Quavo — Pop 4 (4)

Lindsey Stirling:
“Love’s Just a Feeling” featuring Rooty — AC 24 (31); HAC 33 (34)

Little Mix & CNCO:
“Reggaeton Lento (Remix)” — Pop 44 (43)

Mandisa:
“Bleed the Same” — CAC 20 (23)

Niall Horan:
“Slow Hands” — Pop 11 (8); HAC 4 (3); AC 13 (13)
“Too Much To Ask” — Pop 29 (31); HAC 34 (40)

Pentatonix:
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” — AC 38 (new)

Phillip Phillips:
“Miles” — HAC 17 (17); AAA 23 (22)

Scotty McCreery:
“Five More Minutes” — Country 26 (29)

Zayn:
“Dusk Till Dawn” featuring Sia — Pop 34 (35); HAC 29 (32)

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All statistics and chart placements were collected Monday morning for this weekly Mediabase summary.