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Charlotte Cardin’s ‘The Way We Touch’ Debuts in the Top 50 on Billboard Canadian Hot 100
The Montreal-born artist’s return to performing in English arrives at No. 47. Plus, big debuts from Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh and Canadian country singer Josh Stumpf.
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The charts love Charlotte Cardin, in English and French.
The Montreal-born, Paris-based singer’s new single “The Way We Touch” debuts this week at No. 47 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, dated March 28.
As a well-known bilingual artist with hits in both of Canada's official languages, the song marks Cardin’s return to singing in English — her first since 2024’s A Week in Nashville EP. It's also her first release since winning female artist of the year at the Victoires de la Musique, one of France's most prestigious music awards.
Supported by a smouldering saxophone, the track oozes with a hypnotic groove. It’s matched by pulsating rhythms and a confident vocal performance from Cardin, as she sings about “buzzing in slow motion” and a lover’s gaze that “won’t let go.”
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Co-written with longtime collaborators Jason Brando and Sam Avant, the song is a masterclass in power, driven by a passion-filled tension that bubbles over.
"This song takes me back to the times when my sister and I filmed our own music videos with the family VHS camera, wearing my mother's jewelry,” Cardin says. “It's both playful and liberating, and it reconnects me to the very place where my love for music began.”
“The Way We Touch” is the second taste of Cardin’s new era, following the catchy “Tant pis pour elle” last September. Showcasing Cardin’s Francophone pop sensibilities, it peaked at No. 89 on the Canadian Hot 100.
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is a “Dealer" on the Canadian Hot 100.
On the high-energy track, which is debuting at No. 62, the Punjabi superstar trades in his quintessential high-octane hype sound for a relaxed flow that glides over a sleek rhythm and catchy beat.
On a beat produced by Da Future and Intense, Dosanjh leans into his braggadocious side as he expresses self-assurance and playful bravado throughout the short song, which clocks in at under two minutes.
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It’s Dosanjh’s latest hit to land on the Canadian Hot 100, continuing the star’s cross-continental reach. Last year, his 15th studio album, Aura, debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart — it made history as his fourth entry into the ranking.
The song dropped the same week as his new global collaboration "Ranjha" with Sia and David Guetta, which debuted for the first time at Toronto Metropolitan University for students in the historic first course dedicated to a Punjabi artist in partnership with Billboard Canada. If its anything like its predecessor, "Hass Hass" with Sia, that song could also make its mark on the charts soon.
This spring, Canadian fans of Dosanjh can hear his latest hits live as he performs at multiple arenas and stadiums across the country, making stops in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto.
Towards the bottom of the chart, rising Canadian country star Josh Stumpf’s “Nobody Roads” arrives at No. 97.
Powered by melodic country-rock elements, the Saskatchewan singer finds himself turning inwards, tracing the emotional necessity of escape and solitude. It’s a deeply personal track born from a songwriting trip to Nashville, Tennessee — Stumpf’s first time outside of Canada.
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“Nobody Roads” effortlessly illustrates the idea of driving nowhere to sit with your thoughts and be alone during an overwhelming period of time. Stumpf’s vocals are raw and earnest, as he delivers an emotional performance that feels both controlled and heartfelt.
“I’ve definitely taken myself out to a dirt road in the middle of nowhere to clear my head and work through things. It’s a place where no one can find you; you can kick up some dust, blow off steam, and just breathe without judgment or causing any trouble,” he shares in a statement on his website.
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The track is already a hit on the Billboard Canada Country Airplay chart, rising from No. 11 to No. 8 on the ranking dated March 21.
This week, a handful of songs have debuted higher in Canada than the U.S, including: Noah Kahan’s “Porch Light” (No. 10), Luke Combs’ “I Ain’t No Cowboy” (No. 77), beabadoobee and The Marias’ “All I Did Was Dream of You” (No. 79) and Jack Harlow’s “Trade Places” (No. 89.)
At the top of the charts, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” maintains its No. 1 spot on the Canadian Hot 100, while Harry Styles notches a second week at the top of the Billboard Canadian Albums chart with Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Find all of Billboard Canada's charts here.
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