Tate McRae Scores First Billboard 200 No. 1 With 'So Close to What'

The pop star's third album debuts with 177,000 units, marking her strongest chart performance yet and solidifying her rising status in the music industry.

'So Close to What' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning 177,000 equivalent album units in its first week, a significant leap from her previous album's debut.
Eleven tracks from the album chart on the Billboard Hot 100, led by 'Sports Car' at No. 16 and 'Revolving Door' at No. 22, showcasing McRae's growing influence in pop music.
The album also dominates the U.K.'s Official Albums Streaming chart, though it narrowly misses No. 1 on several other U.K. charts, landing at No. 2 behind Sam Fender's 'People Watching.'
McRae becomes the top musical act in the U.S. for the first time, climbing to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart, joining Taylor Swift and SZA as the only women to achieve this in 2025.
A world tour and multiple high-profile appearances, including performances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show, have bolstered McRae's visibility and contributed to the album's success.