1 week Ago By Precious Simpasa
Sabrina Carpenter has taken the UK music scene by storm, achieving a monumental feat not seen in 71 years. SABRINA CARPENTER’S VICTORY The talented artist has become the first performer to spend 20 weeks at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart in a single calendar year. This remarkable achievement highlights her incredible talent and commercial appeal, according to Official Charts.
Her hit single, Taste , has made waves by remaining at the top for an astonishing eighth consecutive week. This streak has officially secured it the title of 2024’s longest-running Number 1 single. Previously, the record was held by Noah Kahan’s Stick Season .
SABRINA CARPENTER’S HIT SINGLES With Taste, Espresso (which spent 7 weeks at Number 1), and Please Please Please (5 weeks at Number 1), Carpenter has truly dominated the charts this year. Historically speaking, Carpenter joins an elite club, according to BBC. She is only the second artist in Official UK Chart history to achieve 20 weeks at Number 1 in one year.
LAST ARTIST TO HOLD THE RECORD The last artist to accomplish this was none other than crooner Frankie Laine in 1953. Frankie logged a staggering 28 weeks at the top. Laine’s reign included 18 non-consecutive weeks with “I Believe,” a record that still stands today.
Celebrating this incredible milestone, Sabrina said, “I’m beyond grateful for all the support from my fans. Hitting Number 1 for 20 weeks is something I never dreamed of. It’s just insane!” SABRINA CARPENTER’S GRATITUDE Her gratitude is heartfelt, and her fans have certainly rallied behind her, making this achievement possible.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. This week, Carpenter also secured her fourth Top 10 hit from her latest album, Short N’ Sweet . Her new single, Bed Chem , debuted at Number 9, adding to her growing list of successes, according to Billboard.
SHORT AND SWEET As the chart evolves, Carpenter remains a significant force in the music industry. While Sabrina Carpenter tops the charts, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are hot on her heels. Their collaboration, Die With A Smile , has jumped to a new peak at Number 2.
CONTENDERS This dynamic duo is creating serious buzz, and with the momentum they’re building, they may challenge Carpenter for the top spot next week. The UK music scene is buzzing, and with Sabrina Carpenter leading the charge, it’s clear that fans can expect more thrilling developments in the weeks to come. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SABRINA CARPENTER’S ACHIEVEMENT OF 20 WEEKS AT NUMBER 1? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.
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