Taylor Swift Returns to No. 1 on ARIA Chart With ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’
**Taylor Swift’s “The Life Of A Showgirl” Reclaims the Top Spot on ARIA Albums Chart**
In an exciting turn of events, Taylor Swift’s album *The Life Of A Showgirl* has made a triumphant return to the No. 1 position on the ARIA Albums Chart, as reported on December 5. After a brief two-week hiatus, the album surged from No. 3 to reclaim its spot at the summit, marking its seventh non-consecutive week at No. 1. This achievement places *The Life Of A Showgirl* among Swift’s most successful albums in Australia, now ranking as her fourth longest-reigning album, following *Midnights* (16 weeks), *1989 (Taylor’s Version)* (14 weeks), and *The Tortured Poets Department* (eight weeks). Adding to her accolades, Swift has also been recognized by Spotify as the most popular artist among Australian users this year, further solidifying her status as a global music icon.
While Swift continues to dominate the chart, the ARIA Albums Chart welcomed several new releases this week. The highest debut came from the Australian blues and roots duo Pierce Brothers with their album *Moonrise*, which entered the chart at No. 14. This marks their seventh appearance in the top 50, and it proudly stands as the top Australian recording of the week, leading the ARIA Top 20 Australian Albums Chart. Additionally, Melbourne singer Jemma Siles made her mark with her debut EP *Scripts Of Fate*, which debuted at No. 18. Meanwhile, Madonna’s *Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter*, a 30th-anniversary tribute to her sixth album, also made a notable entry at No. 20, showcasing early demos and rarities that highlight her enduring influence in the music industry.
On the singles front, Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” continues to hold the top position for the third consecutive week, while British producer Harrison Walker, known as HAVEN, made waves with his latest single “I Run,” debuting at No. 9. This track is particularly noteworthy due to its controversial past; a previous version featuring AI-generated vocals faced backlash and was removed from streaming platforms. The new rendition, featuring the vocals of British singer Kaitlin Aragon, has successfully re-entered the charts without controversy. As the music landscape evolves, Swift’s enduring popularity alongside the emergence of new artists highlights the dynamic nature of the Australian music scene.
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Taylor Swift
’s
Showgirl
is back in Australia’s chart spotlight.
The U.S. pop superstar returns to No. 1 on the
ARIA Albums Chart
with
The Life Of A Showgirl
(via Universal), after two weeks adrift.
Showgirl
lifts 3-1 on the latest chart, published Dec. 5, for a seventh non-consecutive weeks at the summit. With that effort, it becomes her fourth longest-reigning album after
Midnights
(16 weeks at No. 1),
1989 (Taylor’s Version)
(14 weeks) and
The Tortured Poets Department
(eight weeks), the latter of which is up 21-16 on the current frame. Earlier this week, Swift was
confirmed by Spotify
as the most popular artist with the streaming giant’s users this year in Australia.
The top new release on the ARIA Chart belongs to homegrown blues and roots duo Pierce Brothers, as
Moonrise
opens its account at No. 14. That’s Jack and Patrick Pierce’s seventh top 50 appearance on the all-genres ARIA Chart, and it’s the top-ranked Australian recording of the week, giving it leadership of the ARIA Top 20 Australian Albums Chart.
Also new to the ARIA Chart top 20 is Melbourne singer Jemma Siles, whose debut EP
Scripts Of Fate
bows at No. 18.
The Queen of Pop,
Madonna
, enjoys another top 20 appearance on the ARIA Chart with
Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter
. The 30th anniversary homage to the singer’s
R&B-flavored sixth album
collects early demos, alternate versions and rarities, and it appears at No. 20.
Close behind is Aussie punk rock act
Godspeed
, which bags a top 40 debut with
These New South Whales
, new at No. 23.
Over on the
ARIA Albums Chart
,
Olivia Dean
can’t be budged from the throne as “Man I Need” holds top spot for the third straight week. The English singer was recently in the market, for a performance of the song at the 2025 ARIA Awards and a separate outdoor set at Fleet Steps. She’ll return next year for a tour proper.
The hottest new release is “I Run” by British producer Harrison Walker (aka HAVEN), which sprints in at No. 9. The controversial single reached No. 8 in October, but was scrubbed by a slew of streaming platforms following claims that its
vocals were AI generated
. There’s no such problem with this new version; British singer Kaitlin Aragon provides the vocals. It’s the only new release in the top 50, a tally that includes no homegrown recordings.
