Beyoncé’s latest project, Cowboy Carter, has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking the singer’s return to the top spot on the ranking of the most-consumed albums in the U.S. With an impressive starting sum of 407,000 equivalent units, the album has earned the largest debut on the Billboard 200 so far this year.
The 27 songs featured on Cowboy Carter contributed to its success, with the album achieving a total of 300 million streams in its first week. The title also sold 168,000 copies, making it the bestselling album in the country in addition to being the most-consumed project.
Beyoncé has now reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with eight solo albums, the last time being in 2022 with Renaissance. When including her work with Destiny’s Child and The Carters, the singer has achieved a total of 16 top 10 placements on the U.S. charts.
With the success of Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé’s career total in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 has now risen to 11, further solidifying her status as a music powerhouse. It is expected that songs from the album will also make an impact on the Hot 100 chart soon.
Billboard is set to announce the top 10 on the Hot 100 chart in the coming days, with the possibility of songs from Cowboy Carter making their debut. As Beyoncé continues to make her mark on the music industry, her latest achievement further cements her legacy as one of the most successful artists of all time.