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Music Buzz: Lorde and Teddy Swims Shine, Wallen Reigns

7/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

This week in music is buzzing with excitement! Lorde's captivating album "Virgin" and Teddy Swims' heartfelt "I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy" have dropped, alongside a powerful collaboration between Ella Langley and HARDY. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" continues its reign at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums for an impressive 66 weeks, while Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" holds strong at the top of the Billboard 200 for 17 weeks.

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Historical Context

Since its inception in 1991, the Billboard Hot 100 has transformed the music industry by introducing chart-topping albums. Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" has spent 66 weeks atop the Top Country Albums chart, reflecting a consumer shift towards enduring hits. This trend parallels Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department," which dominated the Billboard 200 for 17 weeks, influencing future album marketing strategies.

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Story summary

This week in music is buzzing with excitement! Lorde's captivating album "Virgin" and Teddy Swims' heartfelt "I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy" have dropped, alongside a powerful collaboration between Ella Langley and HARDY. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" continues its reign at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums for an impressive 66 weeks, while Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" holds strong at the top of the Billboard 200 for 17 weeks.

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