1 albumwithHere and Now, whileDrake’s surprise releaseDark Lane Demo Tapesdebuted at second place.

Here and Nowsold 222,000 albums in its first week.

SinceHere and Nowmarks Chesney’s ninth No.

53rd Academy Of Country Music Awards - Roaming Show

Credit: Emma Mcintyre/ACMA2018/Getty Images

1 album, he now ties Garth Brooks for the record among country artists.

Chesney’s previous album,Songs for the Saints, debuted at No.

2 in August 2018 and peaked there.

At the time, Drake’s album Scorpion was still holding the top spot.