Ariana Grande Returns To #1 On Billboard Artist 100 Chart

Grande ranks as the #1 overall artist in America.

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As her new album “Sweetener” earns #1 on the Billboard 200, Ariana Grande returns to #1 on the Billboard Artist 100.

The chart ranks the top artists in America based on factors like album sales, song consumption and social media activity. Grande is celebrating a third non-consecutive week at #1.

The late Aretha Franklin earns second place on this week’s chart. Drake follows at #3, while Post Malone takes #4.

Travi$ Scott, who spent the past two weeks in the pinnacle position, settles for #5 this week.

Nicki Minaj (#6), Imagine Dragons (#7), Cole Swindell (#8), BTS (#9) and Cardi B (#10) form the balance of the Top 10.

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