Ariana Grande, Eternal Sunshine tops Germany's albums chart
Published on 07/28/2026 at 10:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Ariana Grande reaches a new milestone with Eternal Sunshine in Germany. According to the Offizielle Deutsche Charts, the album rises to No. 1 on the German albums chart, marking her first chart-topping LP in the country.
How Eternal Sunshine performs on the charts
Eternal Sunshine, released on March 8, 2024 via Republic Records, debuted at No. 2 on the Offizielle Deutsche Charts before climbing to No. 1 in a later chart week, giving Ariana Grande her first German albums chart leader. In the United States, the record opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 227,000 equivalent album units, her biggest opening since Thank U, Next.
The album has also been a strong seller in the rest of the DACH region. In Austria, Eternal Sunshine entered the Ö3 Austria Top 40 albums chart at No. 1. In Switzerland, it peaked at No. 2 on the Schweizer Hitparade albums chart, underlining Grande's presence across German?speaking Europe.
Streaming milestones and certifications
On Spotify, Ariana Grande passed 90 million monthly listeners in March 2024, briefly becoming the platform's most?streamed female artist. Tracks from Eternal Sunshine, led by the single Yes, And?, helped push her catalog beyond 35 billion streams on the service. In Germany, the BVMI has certified several of her earlier singles Gold or Platinum, including 7 Rings and Thank U, Next, each exceeding 200,000 units.
Globally, Eternal Sunshine received Platinum certification from the RIAA in the United States, recognizing over 1,000,000 album units there. In the United Kingdom, the BPI awarded the album Gold status, equal to 100,000 units, while singles such as Yes, And? achieved Silver and Gold certifications in that market. These figures place Grande firmly among the most commercially successful pop artists of the past decade.
More news and background on Ariana Grande
For a broader view of Ariana Grande's releases, chart records and live activity, explore further coverage and official channels.
How Ariana Grande's music is defined
Ariana Grande's work on Eternal Sunshine continues her blend of pop and R&B with a strong melodic focus. The album features production from Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Tommy Brown, who have shaped much of her catalog. Lyrically, the record navigates heartbreak, resilience and self?reflection.
Where Ariana Grande stands now
Ariana Grande has no announced live date at present.
Ariana Grande at a glance
- Act: Ariana Grande
- Genre: Pop / R&B
- Origin: Boca Raton, United States
- Active since: 2013
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: Republic Records
- Key works: My Everything (2014), Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018), Thank U, Next (2019)
- Current album/single: Eternal Sunshine, released March 8, 2024
- Charts / certifications: Eternal Sunshine No. 1 on Offizielle Deutsche Charts; RIAA Platinum (US) and BPI Gold (UK)
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently asked questions about Ariana Grande
Has Ariana Grande ever topped the German albums chart?
Yes. With Eternal Sunshine, Ariana Grande reached No. 1 on the Offizielle Deutsche Charts, her first chart?topping album in Germany.
When was Eternal Sunshine released?
Eternal Sunshine was released on March 8, 2024 through Republic Records, following the lead single Yes, And? earlier that year.
What genre does Ariana Grande mainly perform?
Ariana Grande primarily performs pop and contemporary R&B, often blending dance?pop production with soulful vocal runs and hip?hop influences across her albums.
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