Braintree Top 40

"No Time for Tears" holds on for a 2nd week at #1 amid a surge of Christmas music.  Nathan Dawe & Little Mix can thank Brian & Tanya for putting their song in power rotation with Josh to kepe its #1 position ahead of "All I Want for Christmas Is You", which must settle for #2 for another week.  *NSYNC earns their first top 5 with "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" at #3 as do The Ronettes as "Sleigh Ride" jumps to #5.  Michael Bublé's "Jingle Bells" soars to #7, just short of it's #6 peak from 2017, but it's Megan Thee Stallion's "Body" that earns Greatest Gainer.  The infectious bop flies 30 spots to #8 in its 2nd week.

While his new album, Wonder, met negative reviews from those in Braintree, Shawn Mendes still earned Hot Shot Debut this week as "Teach Me How to Love" debuts at #11, thanks to Brian of all people.  Expect a steep freefall next week as the album has no replay value.  Shane Codd continues to rise agisnt the holiday tide as "Get Out My Head" jumps to #13.  "1995" also sees a nice boost to #15, thanks to Brian.

With Spotify Wrapped playlists coming out this week, we see a few re-entries, led by Kaleida's "Think" at #35, thanks to Alexandra.  We also see Daina join the holiday crusaders as Barenaked Ladies and Bruce Springsteen both re-enter the chart.  Tanya singlehandedly brings her gurl Mariah another debut as "Oh Santa!" with Ariana Grande & Jennifer Hudson debuts at #65.  While technically not a Christmas song, "Stay Another Day" by East 17 is still considered part of the winter celebration as it re-enters at #64, thanks to Josh.  It holds the infamous distinction of being the song to block "All I Want for Christmas Is You" from the #1 spot in the UK back in 1994.  We all know which song ended up being more well-known.

Next week is gonna be a crowded one as we get another surprise album from Taylor Swift called evermore.  We also see an album from Kid Cudi that is sure to get Brian's motor running.  Other than that, it's nothing but holiday music for most of Braintree as we travel full steam ahead to Christmas.  Can "No Time for Tears" make it 3 weeks at #1 or will Mariah finally get her moment in the sun?  There's always the threat of a Taylor debut at #1, which would put her at 7 #1s, just one behind Dua Lipa.  Find out next week on the Braintree Top 40!

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