IJR News — today's news from every sideElena Vasquez Ella Langley breaking Mariah's record with a country song shows how much the genre has grown lately. Sam Okafor Miranda's take on that classic country sound with Patsy Cline vibes has me excited to hear the full album when it drops. Wildchild Tops Album Rankings Across U.S., U.K., Australia — Sep 8, 2026Alex Warren’s second album WILDCHILD topped charts around the world, debuting at No.1 on Billboard Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums and reaching No.2 on the Billboard 200, while also debuting at No.1 in the U.K. and Australia, aided by a broad range of vinyl, CD, cassette and digital editions. The release follows the success of You’ll Be Alright, Kid and its hit single Ordinary, with strong physical sales driving its first-week performance.
