Olivia Rodrigo's Third Album Achieves Multiple Chart #1s Worldwide
Olivia Rodrigo's third album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," released June 12, 2026, debuts at #1 on multiple Billboard charts (Top Streaming Albums, Alternative Digital Song Sales) and the U.K. Official Album Downloads chart. Singles "The Cure" and "Drop Dead" also top rock/alternative lists. Her earlier albums "Sour" and "Guts" re-enter charts ahead of the release. The album is expected to challenge Drake's "Iceman" for Billboard 200 #1. Oliver Tree's posthumous streaming surge is also noted.
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Olivia Rodrigo's New Album Beats Predecessor Guts with Second Week at No. 1 and Record Opening
Forbes reports that Olivia Rodrigo's third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love', released in late June 2026, has already outperformed her previous blockbuster 'Guts' in multiple ways. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 485,000 equivalent units—her largest career opening—and held the top spot for a second week, something 'Guts' failed to achieve. Of the total, 273,000 copies were pure sales (CD, vinyl, digital), more than 'Guts' or her debut 'Sour' managed in their first weeks. The album also remains No. 1 on several other Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Top Streaming Albums, Vinyl Albums, and Top Rock & Alternative Albums. Rodrigo's debut 'Sour' still holds her record for most weeks at No. 1 with five.
Forbes - BusinessOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Refuses To Budge From No. 1 On Every Chart
Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," holds at No. 1 for a second consecutive week on six Billboard charts, including the Billboard 200, Top Album Sales, Top Streaming Albums, Vinyl Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, and Top Alternative Albums. This marks her first multi-week champion on the Top Streaming Albums chart. The album debuted to massive popularity and continues to dominate in both sales and streaming. Meanwhile, her previous albums, Sour and Guts, have dropped on most charts following the initial excitement. The article also notes Rodrigo ties Ariana Grande's historic record, as referenced in a linked Forbes article.
Forbes - BusinessOlivia Rodrigo Scores First No. 1 on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums Chart
Forbes reports that Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums chart, marking her first career leader on that tally. The album launched at No. 1 on six Billboard charts this week. Rodrigo previously peaked at No. 3 on Top Streaming Albums with her sophomore effort 'Guts' in 2024. Both 'Sour' (57 weeks) and 'Guts' (64 weeks) continue to chart, with 'Sour' rising to No. 40 and 'Guts' returning at No. 44 this week. The album also gives Rodrigo her third No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Top Album Sales, and Vinyl Albums charts, and doubles her No. 1 count on Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts by joining 'Guts' at the top. The article also notes Oliver Tree's posthumous streaming surge due to his death in a helicopter crash.
Forbes - BusinessOlivia Rodrigo Scores First No. 1 on U.K. Official Album Downloads Chart
Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' debuted at No. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Album Downloads chart, marking her first career No. 1 on that tally. The album also topped five other U.K. album rankings. Her previous albums, 'Sour' and 'Guts,' had both peaked at No. 2 on the downloads chart. The new album kept Embrace's 'Avalanche' from the top spot. All three of Rodrigo's studio albums appear on the downloads chart this week. Three of her singles also charted: 'Drop Dead' rose to No. 34, 'Stupid Song' opened at No. 45, and 'The Cure' charted at No. 62. The article was published by Forbes on June 23, 2026.
Forbes - BusinessOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Debuts at No. 1 on iTunes Chart
Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' has debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart upon its release on June 12, 2026. The highly anticipated album, which has already produced two hit singles, outperformed new releases from Keith Urban ('Flow State' at No. 2) and Sublime ('Until the Sun Explodes' at No. 3). Rodrigo's previous albums, 'Guts' and 'Sour,' also re-entered the chart at Nos. 74 and 80 respectively. On the songs chart, singles 'The Cure' (No. 19), 'Drop Dead' (No. 21), and new single 'Stupid Song' (No. 65) are performing well. The article suggests Rodrigo's album is poised to challenge Drake's 'Iceman' for the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 in the coming week.
Forbes - BusinessOlivia Rodrigo's Catalog Albums Surge on Charts Ahead of Third Album Release
Forbes reports that Olivia Rodrigo's first two albums, Sour and Guts, have reappeared on multiple Billboard charts just days before the June 12 release of her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. Sour returned to the Vinyl Albums and Top Streaming Albums charts, while Guts climbed back onto the Top Streaming Albums chart. Both albums improved their positions on the Billboard 200, with Sour rising from No. 46 to No. 39 and Guts jumping from No. 62 to No. 50. The new album's second single, 'The Cure,' debuted in the top 10 on nine Billboard charts, reaching No. 1 on several rock and alternative lists. The previous single 'Drop Dead' also gained ground on radio charts. The article notes that Drake's 'Janice STFU' prevented Rodrigo from topping the Billboard Global 200.
Forbes - BusinessOlivia Rodrigo Finally Hits No. 1 On A Chart She’s Never Ruled
Olivia Rodrigo achieves her first No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Digital Song Sales chart with her new single 'The Cure,' after previously peaking at No. 2 with songs like 'Bad Idea Right?' and 'Obsessed.' The track also tops three other alternative and rock charts, including Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, and Alternative Streaming Songs. 'The Cure' is the second single from her upcoming album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' expected in mid-June. The song debuts at No. 3 on the Digital Song Sales chart, No. 4 on Streaming Songs, and No. 5 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. Notably, Rodrigo was blocked from the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 by Drake's 'Janice STFU.' The article notes that while her earlier album 'Sour' leaned pop, songs from 'Guts' and her new material have found success on alternative charts.
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