Copyright billboard
Skip to main content Brandi Carlile Collier Schorr Brandi Carlile breaks the record for most No. 1’s by a woman on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, as her latest album Returning to Myself debuts atop the Nov. 8-dated tally. In its first week, ending Oct. 30, Returning to Myself earned 35,000 equivalent album units, according to Luminate. That sum includes 32,000 in album sales. Kenshi Yonezu's 'IRIS OUT' Leads Japan Hot 100 for Seventh Week Billboard Japan Returning to Myself is Carlile’s fifth No. 1 on the ranking, all achieved consecutively. She first led with 2015’s The Firewatcher’s Daughter, followed by 2018’s By the Way, I Forgive You, 2021’s In These Silent Days and this year’s Elton John collaboration Who Believes in Angels?. Carlile’s five leaders are the most by a woman or woman-led act since Top Rock & Alternative Albums began in 2006. Previously, she was tied for the mark with Florence + the Machine and Paramore. (The distinction may be short lived; the former’s new album, Everybody Scream, was released Oct. 31 and will hit next week’s Billboard charts, dated Nov. 15.) Returning to Myself also starts at No. 1 on Top Rock Albums and Americana/Folk Albums. It’s Carlile’s sixth ruler on the latter list, second only to Bob Dylan’s eight. Elsewhere, Returning to Myself marks Carlile’s second No. 1 on Top Album Sales, and first since By the Way, I Forgive You. Of the new set’s 32,000 in sales, 15,000 are via vinyl; as a result, the LP starts at No. 2 on Vinyl Albums. On the all-format Billboard 200, Returning to Myself opens at No. 7, marking Carlile’s fifth top 10, where she first ranked with the No. 10-peaking Bear Creek in 2012. Her personal best on the chart was set by By the Way, I Forgive You (No. 5). Returning to Myself’s title track lead single reached No. 12 on Adult Alternative Airplay (Oct. 18). Its follow-up, “Human,” is bubbling under the list. Daily newsletters straight to your inbox More From Pro Brandi Carlile Rewrites Record on Top Rock & Alternative Albums With Latest No. 1 Album 1 minute ago Kevin Rutherford Business News Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar 18 minutes ago Chris Eggertsen Spotify Sued Over Discovery Mode: ‘A Modern Form of Payola’ Bill Donahue Irving Azoff Says It’s Time to Stand Up to YouTube’s ‘Bullying’ (Guest Column) Irving Azoff The Argo in Milwaukee Sets Opening Date With 40-Show Concert Calendar Dave Brooks See All News Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Billboard Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Powered by WordPress.com VIP optional screen reader Manage Account Billboard Hot 100™ Billboard 200™ Hits Of The World™ Songs Of The Summer Year-End Charts Decade-End Charts R&B/Hip-Hop Business News Record Labels View All Pro Songwriters & Producers Artist Index Royalty Calculator Market Watch Industry Events Calendar Billboard Español Cultura y Entretenimiento Crossword Puzzle GET ACCESS TODAY
