
Megan Moroney officially earns her first #1 album.
Megan Moroney has reached a career milestone this week. Her new album Cloud 9 has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 147,000 first-week units, including 78,000 pure album sales, according to Billboard.
Cloud 9 is Moroney’s first #1 album, making her one of the only female country artists to reach #1 on the Billboard 200 in the last 10 years. That achievement signals a powerful breakthrough moment for the rising country star, elevating her into a new tier of commercial success.
Megan Moroney officially earns her first ever #1 album on the Billboard 200 with 'Cloud 9' pic.twitter.com/zEiwMDhs5l
— chart data (@chartdata) March 2, 2026
With the project’s lead single “6 Months Later” setting the pace, streaming numbers show fans quickly branching out to cuts like “Beautiful Things,” “Who Hurt You?” and “Wish I Didn’t.” Beyond the solo standouts, the album also includes two notable guest appearances from Kacey Musgraves and Ed Sheeran, adding extra star power to an already buzzworthy release.
In today’s streaming-dominated landscape, 78,000 pure sales is a major statement. It reflects a loyal and invested fanbase that is not just streaming Cloud 9 but actively purchasing and supporting the project. This debut positions Megan Moroney as one of country music’s most impactful voices of the year.
Click HERE to see where Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 ranks among this year’s biggest first-week sales debuts.

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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