Kelsea Ballerini scores first No. 1 on Top Country Albums chart with 'Patterns'

Kelsea Ballerini's album "Patterns" has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart, marking her first time at the top. The album, released on October 25, earned 54,000 equivalent album units in its first week. "Patterns" also reached No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard 200, her highest position to date. The album's success was boosted by strong vinyl sales, totaling 12,000 units, and a digital version priced at $4.99. The first single, "Cowboys Cry Too," featuring Noah Kahan, has climbed to No. 24 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Ballerini co-wrote all 15 songs on the album, which is her eighth entry on the Top Country Albums chart.