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Tate McRae’s ‘Housewife’ Debuts at No. 1 on Streaming Songs Chart
Tate McRae’s “Housewife” has debuted at No. 1 on the US Streaming Songs chart, giving her a first chart-topper as a lead act. The result marks a new milestone for McRae, whose previous best as a lead performer was No. 2, and comes as the song also reaches a career high on the Hot 100.
“Housewife” earned 22.9 million eligible US streams in the week ending 22 October. It debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100, while Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” fell to No. 4 on Streaming Songs with 20 million streams, after spending 26 weeks at No. 1. “Housewife” is expected to lead McRae’s fourth album, which has no release date yet; her previous album has earned 2.8 million equivalent album units.
In short
- “Housewife” gives Tate McRae her first Streaming Songs No. 1 as a lead act.
- The song drew 22.9 million eligible US streams.
- It also debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100.
Explained simply
Streaming Songs ranks songs by the number of times they are streamed in the United States over a week. It is one of several Billboard charts, alongside the Hot 100, which combines streaming, sales and radio play.
Tate McRae is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose earlier albums have built an established audience. A lead performer is the main artist credited on a song, rather than a guest; before this, her highest position on Streaming Songs as a lead act was second.
The chart reflects listening habits and can change as new music draws attention. A strong result can also signal interest in an artist’s wider catalogue and upcoming releases.
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