Taylor Swift Beats Paul Kelly to ARIA Chart Crown
In a remarkable display of dominance on the ARIA Charts, Taylor Swift’s latest album, *The Life Of A Showgirl*, continues to reign supreme, marking its sixth consecutive week at the top of the national albums tally. Released through Republic/Universal, the album’s lead single, “The Fate Of Ophelia,” has also solidified Swift’s position in the music industry, tying her personal best for the longest-running No. 1 single, matching the success of her 2022 hit “Anti-Hero.” This impressive feat underscores Swift’s unwavering popularity and influence, as she continues to captivate audiences both in Australia and globally.
Following Swift in the charts is revered Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly, whose 28th studio album, *Seventy*, debuts at No. 2. At 70 years old, Kelly is a stalwart figure in the Australian music scene, celebrated for his poignant songwriting and rich catalog that includes 16 ARIA Awards and an induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. His previous albums have also enjoyed significant success, making *Seventy* a highly anticipated release among fans. Meanwhile, the Canberra-based pop-punk band Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers celebrate their own success with their second studio album, *GLORY*, entering the top ten after receiving the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist award at the 2024 ARIA Awards. This highlights a vibrant and diverse musical landscape in Australia, where both seasoned artists and emerging talents are finding their place in the charts.
Other notable entries include Spanish superstar Rosalía, who makes her first appearance in the Australian top 50 with *Lux*, debuting at No. 15 after achieving a staggering 42.1 million streams within the first 24 hours of its release. This milestone marks a significant moment for non-English artists in the Australian market. Additionally, veteran Australian country artist James Blundell enters the top 40 with *Patience Wins* at No. 25, while Stella Donnelly and Cosmic Psychos also make their marks with new albums. The ARIA Singles Chart sees U.K. band Haven debut with the viral hit “I Run” at No. 8, while Tame Impala continues to represent Australian talent with “Dracula” climbing to No. 34. Overall, the ARIA Charts reflect a dynamic mix of local and international talent, showcasing the rich diversity of the current music scene.
Taylor Swift
hits the ARIA Charts for six, as the U.S. pop star extends her reign with
The Life Of A Showgirl
(via Republic/Universal) and its lead single, “The Fate Of Ophelia.”
As Swift’s latest album completes its sixth week atop the
national albums tally
, published Friday, Nov. 14,
Paul Kelly
bags the top new release with
Seventy
(EMI), his 28
th
studio album.
Seventy
opens at No. 2 on the ARIA Chart.
The 70-year-old Kelly is one of Australia’s most-cherished singer-songwriters, boasting a collection of 16 ARIA Awards, induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame (in 1997), and four No. 1 albums with
Life Is Fine
(No. 1 for one week in 2017),
Nature
(one week in 2018),
Songs From The South: 1985-2019
(one week in 2019), and
Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train
(one week in 2022).
Homegrown pop-punk band Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers makes a glorious top ten debut, with
GLORY
(Community Music)
,
their second studio album. Hailing from Canberra, the four-piece snagged the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist award at the 2024 ARIA Awards, after opening the ceremony with a performance, and cracked the ARIA top 10 with 2023’s
I Love You
(peaking at No. 6).
Spanish superstar
Rosalia
makes her first top 50 in Australia with
Lux
(Columbia/Sony), new at No. 15.
Lux
is already a hit, everywhere. Following its release, the collection accumulated 42.1 million streams in its first 24 hours, the biggest global tally by a female, Spanish-speaking artist.
Meanwhile, veteran Australian country artist James Blundell nabs a top 40 entry with
Patience Wins
(AMB/MGM), his 12th studio album. It’s new at No. 25.
Western Australia singer-songwriter
Stella Donnelly
grabs her third top 40 appearance with
Love and Fortune (DOT/RMT),
new at No. 31. Donnelly previously made a mark with 2019’s
Beware Of The Dogs
(No. 15) and 2022’s
Flood
(No. 29).
Close behind is beloved punk rock act Cosmic Psychos with
I Really Like Beer
(RKT), pouring in a No. 32, while fellow Melburnians Icecream Hands crack the top 40 with the independently-released
Giant Fox Pineapple Tree
, new at No. 38, It’s the eighth album from the Aussie power pop band, and their first ARIA top 50 appearance.
Over on the
ARIA Singles Chart
, Taylor Swift ties a personal best as “The Fate Of Ophelia” enters its sixth week at No. 1. That effort draws level with 2022’s “Anti-Hero” as TayTay’s longest-running leader.
U.K. act Haven has the top debut with the viral number “I Run,” new at No. 8. It’s the only new release in the top 50. And finally,
Tame Impala
has, once again, the only appearance by an Australian artist on the chart, as “Dracula” (Columbia/Sony) improves 37-34, a new high.
