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The Chart Show: Apple and Eilish hold the top of the chart

Billie Eilish performing on 'Austin City Limits' on PBS, season 45, airing February 1, 2020.
Billie Eilish performing on 'Austin City Limits' on PBS, season 45, airing February 1, 2020.courtesy KLRU-TV/Austin City Limits. Photo by Scott Newton

December 31, 2020

The final chart of 2020 brings few surprises as Fiona Apple and Billie Eilish hold the top of the chart, with Adrianne Lenker close behind with her single, "anything." Lana Del Rey and Matt Berninger slide past Sharon Jones and Blu DeTiger, while New Order end a 10-week chart run entering the Chart Show Hall of Fame at #7. They are one of the many acts who released singles this year but delayed their albums and tours until 2021, so it might not be long before they are back on the chart.

The Staves fall off the chart after two weeks, and Perfume Genius drops below #20 after seven weeks with "Jason." Monica LaPlante hits eight weeks as we welcome new entries from Dua Saleh, Boy Pablo, and NUR-D. Julien Baker and Valerie June debut at mid-chart positions ahead of Arlo Parks and Run The Jewels. Help us kick off the new year by voting for your favorite new tracks as we turn the page to 2021.

Submit your Chart Show ballot this week for a chance to win a Prince Sign O' The Times Deluxe Edition Digital Download, courtesy of Rhino Records.