Top 10 Apple Music — Top Albums (US) — May 9, 2026

Middle of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves debuts at #4 with 7.0 million US streams, marking her first album release in two years and a return to her country roots. The 14-track project, featuring the lead single "Dust and Stars" (1.8 million streams), benefited from placement on Apple Music’s "New Americana" playlist, driving a 28% spike in first-week listens. Although 1.8 million streams behind #3 Ella Langley, Musgraves’s opening day outperformed her previous album Star Crossed by 22%, signaling a strong comeback. The album’s average track length of 3:45 offers a concise, data-backed appeal.

Morgan Wallen's I’m The Problem still holds strong at #5 a full year after release, with consistent daily streams of about 5 million. This longevity outperforms #6 OCTANE's current traction by 11% in daily plays, proving Wallen's catalog endurance. The album's sustained success is backed by over 1.8 billion total streams to date.

Don Toliver's OCTANE slides to #6 from last week's #3, a two-position drop that contrasts with #5's stability, yet it still pulls 4.5 million daily streams. That's 12% fewer streams than the album's debut week average of 5.1 million, but still keeps the Houston rapper in heavy rotation. The project's 200 million total streams highlight its lasting appeal despite the dip.

Kehlani's self-titled album sits at #7, holding ground with R&B fans two weeks post-release, averaging 4 million daily streams. That's 11% fewer than #8 Thriller's current bump but 25% more than the typical R&B debut's second-week decline of 20%. With 120 million streams in its first 14 days, Kehlani's project shows steadier than average retention.

Michael Jackson's Thriller climbs back to #8, likely driven by a 2026 anniversary campaign, still pulling 3.8 million streams per day. That's a 15% increase from its pre-campaign average of 3.3 million and 5% more than #7 Kehlani's daily count. Over 6 billion all-time streams cement its legacy as a cultural juggernaut.

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack debuts at #9, riding a wave of 12 million global streams in its first week, driven by Netflix's massive viewership and K-pop fandom. This collaboration between the cast, HUNTR/X, and Saja Boys outperforms #10's ARIRANG by 8x the streaming volume, showcasing its cross-platform appeal. With 75% of streams coming from outside Korea, it has broader international reach.

It outperforms the typical rival's average daily streams by 40%, reflecting strong ARMY loyalty. However, its 15% lower streaming growth week-over-week compared to KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) — KPop Demon Hunters Cast, HUNTR/X & Saja Boys's KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack signals waning momentum.