While it's his first No. 1 album in the U.S., it's his second in Canada. All 21 of his tracks are also charting on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Plus: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” arrives on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, 43 years after its initial release.
The anthemic folk singer secures his second No. 1 record on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, dated May 9, with The Great Divide.
It’s been a whirlwind last few years for Kahan, who made an international impact with 2022’s Stick Season. It skyrocketed the singer into mainstream fame and immense chart success, and spent eight weeks at No. 1. This week, it still snags a spot in the top 10 on the Canadian Albums chart at No. 6 — 159 weeks later.
And four years later, Kahan has done it again as The Great Divide tops the chart. On the record, the Vermont native reflects on his momentum and rapid global ascent. It’s still equally as honest and reflective as Stick Season, but Kahan further elevates his songwriting as he details the everyday struggles of growing up and battling anxiety.
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“The last five years have been the single most challenging, complicatedly beautiful, and life-altering of my career,” he says in a statement. “I was living in the opportunity I always wanted, but felt disoriented and unsure of whether I deserved it. Writing for this album was a balancing act of trying to go back in time and move forward in the same moment.”
In the U.S., The Great Divide marks the singer’s first No. 1 album, which he says he celebrated by buying the “Wi-Fi package” on a recent flight — Kahan remains humble, even in the height of his success.
All 21 tracks on The Great Divide are charting on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Previous singles “The Great Divide” zooms from No. 26 to No. 3 3, and “Porch Light” climbs 17-10.
Kahan’s new entries include: “Doors” (No. 2), “End of August” (No. 11), “American Cars” (No. 13), “Dashboard” (No. 14), “Downfall” (No. 18), “Willing And Able” (No. 20), “Haircut” (No. 22), “Paid Time Off” (No. 24), “Deny Deny Deny” (No. 27), “23” (No. 28), “Staying Still” (No. 34), “All Them Horses” (No. 35), “Dan” (No. 36), “We Go Way Back” (No. 38), “Headed North” (No. 39) and “Spoiled” (No. 41). While the majority of the album’s tracks chart in the top 50, “Lighthouse,” “A Few Of Your Own” and “Orbiter” arrive at No. 53, No. 65 and No. 67, respectively.
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The Great Divide knocks Ella Langley’s Dandelionout of the top spot, as it falls to No. 2 on the Canadian Albums chart. Langley still makes her mark on the Canadian Hot 100 as “Choosin’ Texas” rises back to No. 1, as last week’s chart-topping hit, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead,” drops to No. 4.
Langley scores a new entry on the Canadian Hot 100 with her Morgan Wallen debut, “I Can't Love You Anymore,” which arrives at No. 21. Meanwhile, Langley’s “Be Her” falls 11-15, “Bottom Of Your Boots” descends 18 spots to No. 54, “Loving Life Again” drops to 40-56 and “Dandelion” moves down 49-62.
Following the hype and controversy of Michael Jackson’s namesake biopic, Michael, the King of Pop’s 1983 hit “Billie Jean” debuts at No. 49 on the Canadian Hot 100, 43 years after its release on the lauded album, Thriller. In addition, Michael’s motion picture soundtrack arrives at No. 13 on the Canadian Albums chart.
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Elsewhere, Ontario’s Preston Pablo arrives at No. 98 on the Canadian Hot 100 with “Cause I Do.”
The moody, atmospheric track sees the singer baring it all in the aftermath of a breakup. Through contemporary R&B textures and direct pop songwriting, Pablo’s expressive vocal delivery elevates the emotional song, as he leans into the raw nostalgia of missing an ex-partner.
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“It lives in that space of sadness and insecurity, missing someone, but wondering if they miss you too,” he shares. There’s something comforting about that thought, knowing you might not be alone in feeling the way you do. It brings a sense of peace. Everything about this song is meant to evoke emotion.”
It’s already a hit on the Billboard Canada Airplay Charts, securing spots on the All-Format, CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC charts.
Other artists debuting on the Canadian Hot 100 include: Shaboozey’s “Born To Die” at No. 82, while Josh Fawaz’s electronic remix of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” hits No. 96. Mac Miller’s posthumous release, “Cinderella,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, cracks the top 100 at No. 97.
