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2025 Billboard 200: Morgan Wallen Dominates with Record Albums

11/19/2025

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In 2025, the Billboard 200 featured 22 albums reach No. 1, including SZA's SOS and Kendrick Lamar's GNX, with a fan-voted poll concluding December 9.
Morgan Wallen led with 12 weeks at No. 1.
Taylor Swift held six weeks at No. 1.
"Showgirl" set a single-week equivalent-album record at 4.002 million.
Six albums produced No. 1 Hot 100 hits, including Lady Gaga's "Die With a Smile" and Kendrick Lamar's "Luther."

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Story summary

In 2025, the Billboard 200 featured 22 albums reach No. 1, including SZA's SOS and Kendrick Lamar's GNX, with a fan-voted poll concluding December 9.
Morgan Wallen led with 12 weeks at No. 1.
Taylor Swift held six weeks at No. 1.
"Showgirl" set a single-week equivalent-album record at 4.002 million.
Six albums produced No. 1 Hot 100 hits, including Lady Gaga's "Die With a Smile" and Kendrick Lamar's "Luther."