Week Ending April 18th 2024
There's a 'sweet' record on fire at the top of the charts. Reel out more Hozier, as he returns Irish pride to the No.1 position for the first time in over a decade.
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There's a 'sweet' record on fire at the top of the charts. Reel out more Hozier, as he returns Irish pride to the No.1 position for the first time in over a decade.
Kick those heels up guys and gals, as we are well and truly in a world of country. And prior to the Super Bowl could anyone have guessed that it would be Beyonce who takes us there? The first ever black artist to land a country No.1 album does so in quite spectacular style. All the details you need are inside.
These two men nearly have the biggest album of the week but also the highest new entry of an unusually frantic week. Click inside to find out exactly who they are. Plus, is this the first ever British-free Top 10?
This week's column is not sponsored by The One Show but clearly this was the best opportunity to get a shot of Benson Boone with his award for a No.1 single. Which kind of spoils this week's big reveal, but never mind. All hail the conquering rock heroes. Of all generations.