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Tate McRae Earns First No. 1 Album With 'So Close to What'

The Canadian pop star's third studio album debuts atop the Billboard 200 with 177,000 equivalent album units, marking her biggest career debut.

Overview

  • Tate McRae's 'So Close to What' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making it her first chart-topping album and the highest debut for a female artist in five months.
  • The album achieved 137 million streams and 71,000 album sales in its first week, both career highs for McRae.
  • The 15-track album includes singles like '2 Hands,' 'Sports Car,' and 'It’s OK I’m OK,' with the latter peaking at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • McRae promoted the album with a live performance on 'Saturday Night Live,' showcasing 'Sports Car' and 'Dear God' with dynamic choreography and emotional delivery.
  • Her global Miss Possessive Tour begins March 18 in Mexico City, featuring over 80 dates across three continents through November 2025.