Gracie Abrams Scores Second UK Number One Album with Daughter From Hell

Gracie Abrams just landed her second UK number one album. Daughter From Hell, released July 24, debuted at the top of the Official UK Albums Chart, making Abrams one of the more consistent crossover stories in contemporary pop.

The LA-born artist first reached the top spot in 2024 with The Secret of Us, which also produced the UK number one single "That's So True." Her 2023 debut, Good Riddance, peaked at number three. Three albums in, and her trajectory in the UK is only moving in one direction.

What Gracie Abrams' UK Chart Run Means for Her Global Momentum

Abrams is set to tour UK and European arenas this fall, which puts her in a category of artists who have built genuine international audiences without defaulting to a US-centric rollout strategy. For an LA artist, that kind of UK traction is real leverage, the kind that translates to stronger booking, broader label interest, and a longer career arc.

The rest of the chart is worth noting too. Olivia Rodrigo's you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love holds at number three, continuing what has been one of the stronger debut runs of 2025. Olivia Dean's The Art of Loving climbs to number four, riding the momentum of "Rein Me In," her collaborative single with Sam Fender that is now tied for the longest-running UK number one single of all time at 18 weeks.

Oasis' (What's The Story) Morning Glory? re-entered at number 20 after being named the UK's best-selling studio album of all time, surpassing The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. That kind of legacy data point is relevant context for anyone thinking about catalog value and long-term streaming strategies.

Nia Archives also opened strong, with Emotional Junglist landing at number 30 on the albums chart while simultaneously topping the Official Dance Albums Chart. That crossover is worth watching.

Why This Matters for Independent Artists Watching the UK Market

The UK chart has historically been a strong indicator of an artist's global staying power. When you see a US artist like Abrams chart number one there twice before her third album, that signals a fanbase built through consistent touring and genuine engagement, not just algorithmic placement.

If you're an independent artist or a small label trying to understand how to build outside your home market, Abrams' UK run is a useful case study. She didn't blow up in the UK overnight. It was a multi-year build that started with Good Riddance, gained speed with The Secret of Us, and is now paying dividends at arena scale.

Keep an eye on the fall tour dates. UK and European arena shows off the back of a number one album are going to make for a strong late-2025 story. If you're tracking what a well-executed international rollout looks like right now, this is one to watch.