Surprising the music industry, rising star Gracie Abrams has achieved unprecedented success across multiple charts, marking several career milestones while opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
The young singer-songwriter’s breakout single “That’s So True” has rocketed to impressive heights, securing the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart with a staggering 23.5 million official U.S. streams. The track’s success extends beyond streaming platforms, climbing to No. 2 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and breaking into the U.S. Hot 100’s top 10 at No. 6.
“It doesn’t seem weird for it to be a deluxe track, necessarily, but the entire situation is blowing my mind,” Abrams shared in a recent interview. “I can’t wrap my head around the fact that ‘That’s So True’ is having the life that it is right now.”
The song’s triumph has propelled her album “The Secret of Us” to new heights. The deluxe edition has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Canadian Albums chart—Abrams’ first chart-topping achievement in the country. In the U.S., the album maintains strong momentum, holding steady at No. 4 with 52,000 equivalent album units.
One cannot undervalue Swift’s influence on Abrams’ success. Currently performing as the opening act for Swift’s Toronto Eras Tour stops, Abrams received an extra boost when the two performed their duet “Us” during the third night of the residency on November 16. The collaboration has re-entered the Canadian Hot 100 at No. 95 and recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The timing of Abrams’ breakthrough coincides with a vibrant period in the music industry. While she makes her mark, veteran artist Shaboozey continues his dominance with “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” maintaining its grip on the No. 1 position for an impressive 25 weeks on the Canadian Hot 100—setting a new record for the longest-leading hit on the chart.
Industry experts observe that Abrams’ success story is a result of a combination of factors, including strategic timing with the deluxe album release, exposure from the Eras Tour, and genuine audience connection. Her streaming numbers tell a compelling story, with “That’s So True” accumulating nearly 2 million in airplay audience impressions alongside its streaming figures.
The music landscape continues to evolve, with fresh faces like Abrams sharing the spotlight with established artists. As she prepares for three more nights at Toronto’s Rogers Centre from November 21-23, all eyes are on what this rising star will accomplish next.
For Abrams, who began her journey as an independent artist, these achievements mark more than just numbers on a chart—they represent a breakthrough moment in a career built on authentic songwriting and genuine artistic expression. As streaming numbers continue to climb and audiences grow, it’s clear that Gracie Abrams’ time in the spotlight is just beginning.
“I can very confidently admit that it wasn’t some master plan,” Abrams reflected on the success of “That’s So True.” Sometimes, it seems, the best successes are the ones we don’t see coming.