Gracie Abrams reaches new heights with first no. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart

Gracie Abrams has hit a major milestone in her music career, securing her first-ever No. 1 album on the Official UK Albums Chart with her sophomore release, The Secret Of Us. This achievement follows the success of her debut album, Good Riddance, which peaked at No. 3 in 2023.
Abrams celebrated her chart-topping success with a surprise performance at Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium, where she performed "us." from her new album.She expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for somehow making my album The Secret Of Us No. 1 in the UK. I can’t wrap my head around that. This is the first time that anything I’ve ever done, ever, anywhere has gone No. 1.”
She continued, “Thank you for believing in the album, thank you for listening to it, and thank you for letting it into your lives. This means so much to me, and to the people I’m lucky enough to have made these songs with. I can’t wait until we’re all in the same place, to sing these songs together at a show and to dance. I’ll be crying! I love you, thank you so much.”
The Secret Of Us not only topped the Official UK Albums Chart but also the Official Record Store Chart and the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, making it the best-selling record of the week on vinyl in the UK.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department drops to No. 2 after seven non-consecutive weeks at the top, buoyed by her UK tour dates. Six of Swift’s albums, including Lover (No. 7), 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (No. 9), Midnights (No. 12), reputation (No. 15), folklore (No. 16), and Red (Taylor’s Version) (No. 37), remain within the UK top 40.
Chappell Roan’s debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, reaches a new peak at No. 6. Alt-rock band The Mysterines secure their second Top 40 entry with Afraid Of Tomorrows, landing at No. 11. Foo Fighters’ hits collection The Essential climbs to No. 13, driven by their ongoing UK stadium tour. Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism rises to No. 27 ahead of her Glastonbury Pyramid Stage performance, while Benson Boone’s debut Fireworks & Rollerblades ascends to No. 28 following his support slot on Taylor Swift’s tour.
Green Day’s 2017 compilation Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band re-enters the UK top 40 at No. 29. Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits returns to the Top 40 at No. 33, ahead of her own Glastonbury set. Ed Sheeran’s X (Multiply) leaps 97 spots to No. 34 following its 10th anniversary reissue.
About Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams is an American singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt lyrics and captivating performances. She signed with Interscope Records and released two extended plays, Minor (2020) and This Is What It Feels Like (2021). Abrams gained significant attention as an opening act on Olivia Rodrigo's Sour Tour and released her debut studio album, Good Riddance, in 2023.
Throughout 2023, Abrams opened for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour and was nominated for Best New Artist at the 66th Grammy Awards. In late 2023, she was featured on a remix of Noah Kahan's song "Everywhere, Everything," marking her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
Abrams released her second album, The Secret of Us, on June 21, 2024. The album features singles like "Risk" and "Close to You." To support the album, Abrams will embark on The Secret of Us Tour in the United States from September 5 to October 10, 2024.
Gracie Abrams continues to rise as a prominent figure in the music industry, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide with her emotive storytelling and soulful melodies.