Madonna has made chart history after her latest album, Confessions II, debuted at number one in the US, giving her chart-topping albums across four different decades.
The Queen of Pop has now reached the top of the Billboard 200 in the 1980s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. While she had several number two albums in the US during the 1990s, she never managed to claim the top spot in her home country during that decade.
The album has also been a success in the UK, where it reached number one on Friday. That means Madonna has now achieved UK number one albums across five different decades.
Confessions II is Madonna's tenth number one album in the US and her 13th in the UK. It has been praised by critics, with many calling it her strongest work in years.
Reacting to the album's success, Madonna shared a heartfelt message with fans on social media.
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She wrote: "Words cannot express how Grateful and Surprised I am by the incredible reception Confessions on a Dance Floor has received !!"
"Thank You – to everyone who has been a part of this and who has helped make this dream come true. Especially my fans."
"The Goodwill and positivity has been incredible. I’m still pinching myself."
"I can’t believe it’s # 1 all around the world. My dream was to make people dance this summer!! To bring people JOY! Dreams do come true. Thanks and love!"
Fans were quick to show their support. One wrote: 'You deserve all the praise.'
Another shared a deeply heartfelt message dedicated to the pop legend: 'You didn’t just make people dance, you reminded me why I keep reinventing my life and trusting my own gut, because you never asked permission either. You’ve been the throughline of my whole life, and this album arrived exactly when I needed it. Grateful beyond words.'
Another fan had a cheeky request: 'Amazing album. I guess a tour is a given?!'
Madonna Stuns Fans Announcing Brand New Album 'Confessions II' And Release Date. Photocredit, Rafael Pavarotti
The album features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter, Colombian singer Feid, DJ Martin Garrix and Belgian artist Stromae.
Madonna also performs a duet with her daughter, Lourdes "Lola" Leon, on a song that explores their relationship and the impact of growing up in the spotlight.
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Confessions II is Madonna's first US number one album since MDNA in 2012. It also sees her draw level with Elvis Presley in fifth place for the most UK number one albums of all time, according to the Official Charts Company.
Madonna first topped the charts in 1984 with Like A Virgin. She followed that with chart-topping albums including True Blue (1986), Like A Prayer (1989), The Immaculate Collection (1990), American Life (2003), Hard Candy (2008) and Celebration (2009).
