March 12, 2025

Tate McRae's "So Close To What" - tops charts, fuels tour and creates award buzz!

So Close to What, Tate McRae's third studio album, makes her best debut to date, selling 177,000 equivalent album units in its first week at the top of the Billboard 200. Additionally, it's the most successful first-week release for a female studio album in the last five months. After Think Later peaked at No. 4 in December 2023, McRae now has two albums that have reached the top 10.

McRae's increasing prominence is further cemented as she tops the Top Album Sales list with 71,000 album sales and 105,000 SEA units (more than 137 million on-demand streams). The album may be crucial in getting her a music nomination at the next industry awards because of its success.
Tate McRae's 'So Close to What' leads as No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week, and we're breaking down all of the Canadian ...

This wasn't just about one hit, it was about a superstar artist with an exploding global fan base ready to devour every song on the album top to bottom

Jordan Blaugrund
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Canadian artist Tate McRae, born July 1, 2003, is a singer, songwriter, and dancer. She gained fame in 2016 as the first Canadian on So You Think You Can Dance. Her debut single "One Day" in 2017 led to a deal with RCA Records. She released two EPs: All the Things I Never Said in 2020 and Too Young to Be Sad in 2021. The 2021 EP was the most streamed female EP on Spotify and included the hit "You Broke Me First," which hit the top ten in Canada and the US.

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A strategic release and a concert announcement

To maximize impact, McRae’s team launched exclusive album variants, signed editions, and limited-run vinyl, boosting sales and deepening fan engagement. Standout tracks like Sports Car, Revolving Door, and Dear God also drove strong streaming numbers.

Adding to the excitement, McRae made a concert announcement, unveiling her Miss Possessive Tour, which kicks off March 18 in Mexico City. Spanning 80+ dates across 20 countries, the concert tour underscores her rising global popularity.

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Tate has been consistently in front of her fans on tour and online since her last album, so we knew we had an even larger fan base to rally.

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Building toward music award-winning future
With her chart-topping album and expanding tour, McRae cements her place in the industry. Her success makes her a strong contender for a music award, especially in categories recognizing album sales, streaming, and live performances.

As McRae prepares to embark on her biggest tour yet, the industry will be watching closely to see how So Close To What shapes her trajectory. If the album’s success is any indication, her upcoming performances and potential award nominations could solidify her place among today’s top artists. Fans can look forward to an electrifying tour and more career-defining moments in the future.
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Before her successful music career, in which reality television competition did Tate McRae gain early recognition, and what was her placement?