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Louie Banks
Shania Twain
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Shania Twain, Les Cowboys Fringants and The Tragically Hip Hit the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart After Canada Day
In the spirit of patriotism, these classic Canadian acts are re-entering or rising on the charts.
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It's the week of Canada Day, and some of the nation’s favourite legacy artists are back on the charts.
On the Billboard Canadian Albums chart dated July 5, L'amerique Pleure, the concert film soundtrack by Quebec rock band Les Cowboys Fringants, reemerges at No. 97. Loosely translating to “America cries,” the soundtrack’s name comes from a track on the group’s 2019 album, Les Antipodes.
The concert film follows Les Cowboys Fringants, one of Quebec's most beloved bands, through the open spaces and suburbs of Quebec, as they perform 16 songs from their discography, including the film’s title track.
Following the death of former lead singer Karl Tremblay, the album peaked at No. 3 on the Canadian Albums chart, dated December 2, 2023. That same week, songs from the concert film entered the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, including “L'amerique Pleure” at No. 27 and “Sur Mon Epaule” at No. 36.
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Two spots down, Shania Twain has re-entered the chart at No.99 with Greatest Hits. The 2004 album spans the first decade of Twain’s masterful career, boasting country-pop bangers like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and “Up!” and ballads like "From This Moment On" and “You're Still the One.”
Subsequently, the album peaked at No. 1 on the Canadian Albums chart, holding the top spot for five consecutive weeks. Greatest Hits charted for 130 weeks in Canada and became Twain's fourth consecutive Diamond album in the country. Across the border, it just missed the top spot on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 2.
Additionally, The Tragically Hip had a dramatic rise this week, climbing 59 spots to No. 28 with Yer Favourites. Often a mainstay on the charts, the 2005 compilation album includes over 30 remastered classic songs (including hits like “Bobcaygeon” and “New Orleans Is Sinking”) selected by the band's fans on its website, and two new tracks.
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Upon its release, the record debuted at No. 8 on the Canadian Albums chart and has been in and out of the ranking since. Following the Hip's final shows in 2016, the compilation reached No. 1 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Over a year later, after lead singer Gord Downie's passing in October 2017, it again climbed 80 spots to No. 2.
The July 1 campfire streams will actually be reflected in next week's chart, but it seems Canadian listeners were getting their elbows up before the festivities began.
Check out the full Canadian Albums chart here.keep readingShow less
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