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Update 2: While some of her songs have fallen from their peaks on the US iTunes single sales chart, Joy Villa’s “I Make The Static” EP remains #1 on the album chart as of 11:30AM ET on Tuesday.
The EP flew to #1 after Joy Villa was spotted walking the Grammy Awards red carpet in a “Make America Great Again”/”Trump” dress (see photos below).
Beyonce’s “Lemonade” (#2), “Fifty Shades Darker” (#3), Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” (#4), and Adele’s “25” (#5) complete the Top 5. The Beyonce, Mars and Adele albums received exposure during the Grammys (with “25” being named Album Of The Year), while “Fifty Shades Darker” represents the week’s highest-profile new album.
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Update: As of 5:45PM ET Monday, Joy Villa’s “I Make The Static” EP is still #1 on the US iTunes album sales chart.
The EP rocketed to #1 following Joy Villa’s wavemaking appearance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The singer-songwriter walked the red carpet wearing a dress that prominently showcased “Make America Great Again” and “Trump.”
Individual Villa songs have also been soaring up the iTunes single sales chart. “I Make The Static” and “Vagabonds,” the top performers, are #43 and #50 on the all-genre chart, respectively.
“Get Your Freedom” (#59), “The Darkness” (#76), “Empty” (#93) and “Beautiful” also hold Top 100 positions.
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Joy Villa garnered significant attention for her “Make America Great Again”/Trump dress on the Grammy Awards red carpet.
That attention is spurring interest in her music.
As of 11:35AM ET Monday morning, Villa’s “I Make The Static” EP is #1 on the US iTunes album sales chart. It is notably outselling the new “Fifty Shades” darker soundtrack and Grammys-boosted albums like “24K Magic” and “Lemonade.”
Some of her individual tracks are also making waves. “Vagabonds” (#74), “Get Your Freedom” (#84) and “I Make The Static” (#86) hold Top 100 positions on the US single sales chart.
“The Darkness” (#124), “Empty” (#148), and “Beautiful” (#153) are in the Top 200.