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Top 10 Apple Music — Top Albums (US) — May 9, 2026
On May 9, 2026, the US Apple Music album chart is a battlefield of brand-new releases against a couple of stubborn ghosts. Chris Brown’s self-titled album BROWN, dropped just yesterday, seizes the #1 spot—proving his loyal streaming army mobilizes instantly. But the real shocker? Michael Jackson’s Thriller, a 44-year-old masterpiece, lurks at #8, still pulling millions of streams daily. Apple Music albums data tracks which full-length projects US listeners are pressing play on, not just single tracks. It reveals listening loyalty: a new album’s initial blast versus catalog monsters that never fade. This week, country and pop-R&B dominate the top five with Noah Kahan, Ella Langley, and Kacey Musgraves all holding strong. Meanwhile, KPop Demon Hunters (a Netflix soundtrack) and BTS’s ARIRANG show K-pop’s steady US niche. The data comes from Apple Music’s own streaming counts, aggregated daily across US accounts.
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This top 10 is dominated by country and pop, with five acts—Noah Kahan (#2), Ella Langley (#3), Kacey Musgraves (#4), Morgan Wallen (#5), and Don Toliver (#6)—occupying consecutive spots. Country clearly owns US listening habits right now. The surprising inclusion? Thriller at #8, likely boosted by a recent anniversary or playlist resurgence. The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack (#9) and BTS’s ARIRANG (#10) represent the only non-English-language entries, suggesting K-pop maintains a stable but smaller US base. What this list reveals: US listeners are craving fresh releases from established artists, but they still revisit classics with startling frequency. Expect a rapid shift next week as more new albums flood the charts, though catalog titles like Thriller may linger for months.
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