By Chris Willman Music Writer In the race between Kenny Chesney and Drake for the top of the album chart, the country music superstar bested his rivals in a week that saw hip-hop otherwise dominating the upper ranks of the listings, as the genre has for weeks.
Chesney’s “Here and Now” enters the Rolling Stone album chart at No. 1 with 227,800 album units. Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” album, described as an intermediary “mixtape” between major releases, came in second with 206,900 album units.
Drake won’t be shedding many tears about landing at a mere No. 2 with his album. Over on the songs chart, he has six of the top 10, and 15 of the top 25.
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