Jelly Roll scores his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Beautifully Broken, which also topped the Top Album Sales chart. Learn more about his impressive debut and other top 10 albums.
Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken enters the Billboard 200 at No. 1, marking the artist’s second top 10-charting effort. The album follows the success of Whitsitt Chapel, which peaked at No. 3 in 2023. Beautifully Broken earned 161,000 equivalent album units in its first week, driven largely by album sales, which accounted for 114,000 units. The album also landed at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart, making this the biggest sales week for Jelly Roll yet.
In addition to topping the Billboard 200, Beautifully Broken achieves the third-largest week by units for any country album in 2024, following the debut frames of Beyoncé and Post Malone’s premiere country albums. Jelly Roll is the fifth country artist to lead the Billboard 200 this year, making 2024 the first time since 2014 that five country albums have topped the all-genre chart.
Impressive Sales and Streaming Numbers Propel Jelly Roll to No. 1
Of Beautifully Broken's 161,000 equivalent album units, album sales comprise 114,000, streaming equivalent albums (SEA) units account for 44,000, and track equivalent albums (TEA) units total 3,000. The album’s SEA units translate to 58.86 million on-demand streams of the 28 songs available in its streaming edition.
The album was released in multiple formats, including a 14-track standard edition, a 22-track expanded edition, a 27-track deluxe edition, and a 28-track deluxe album titled Beautifully Broken [Pickin’ Up the Pieces]. Various physical and digital formats, including seven vinyl variants, three CD variants, and cassette tapes, contributed to the album’s strong first-week sales.
Jelly Roll also bolstered album sales through charity efforts, with net profits from pre-orders of CD and vinyl editions benefiting organizations such as Folds of Honor, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Shatterproof, and Wounded Warriors.
Other Notable Debuts and Movements in the Top 10
In addition to Jelly Roll’s milestone, Rod Wave’s Last Lap debuts at No. 2 with 127,000 equivalent album units, marking his seventh consecutive top 10-charting album. SEA units dominate Last Lap’s total, contributing 125,000 units from 173.35 million on-demand streams of its 23 tracks.
Charli XCX’s Brat jumps from No. 14 to No. 3 following its deluxe reissue, matching its debut peak. The album saw its biggest week yet with 105,000 equivalent album units, with streaming and album sales driving its resurgence. The deluxe edition includes 16 remixes of the original tracks, featuring guest appearances by artists like The 1975, Billie Eilish, and Lorde.
GloRilla makes her top 10 debut with Glorious at No. 5, earning 69,000 equivalent album units, while rapper BigXthaPlug achieves his first top 10 entry with Take Care, debuting at No. 8 with 48,000 units.
A New Milestone for Jelly Roll
Beautifully Broken is Jelly Roll’s second top 10 album on the Billboard 200, following his 2023 album Whitsitt Chapel. With his new No. 1 debut, Jelly Roll has solidified his place as one of country music’s rising stars. His blend of country, hip-hop, and rock has resonated with a diverse audience, helping him secure the best sales week of his career.
Charity Efforts and Special Editions Boost Sales
Jelly Roll’s impressive sales figures were further supported by his charity efforts. The artist’s decision to donate net profits from pre-orders of physical copies to charitable organizations struck a chord with fans, who responded by purchasing thousands of copies. The album’s multiple editions, including exclusive vinyl variants, signed CDs, and cassette tapes, contributed to its strong performance.
Rod Wave, Charli XCX, and GloRilla Make Moves on the Billboard 200
Rod Wave continues his streak of top 10-charting albums with Last Lap, marking his seventh consecutive entry into the top 10. His first charting effort, Ghetto Gospel, debuted at No. 10 in 2019, and since then, he has released multiple successful albums, including SoulFly and Beautiful Mind, both of which reached No. 1.
Charli XCX’s Brat re-enters the top 10 following its deluxe reissue, while GloRilla celebrates her highest-charting album yet with Glorious. The latter’s strong debut is a testament to GloRilla’s growing influence in the hip-hop world.
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