Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ Leads Midweek UK Chart, As Sam Smith’s ‘Gloria’ Album Heads For No.1

The U.S. pop star’s latest hit powers to the lead on the midweek chart, and is currently outselling its nearest rival, Raye’s “Escapism” (Human Re Sources) featuring 070 Shake, by more than two-to-one, the Official Charts Company reports.

“Flowers” is already Miley’s longest-reigning No. 1 in the U.K., beating the single-week runs for her previous leaders “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball,” both from 2013.

Miley Cyrus ‘endlessly thankful’ to fans for Flowers’ global chart domination

The pop megastar has seen a chart resurgence worldwide since releasing the disco pop single – which appears to be a veiled swipe at ex-husband Liam Hemsworth, and the ‘Malibu’ singer is loving seeing the song connect with listeners in “such a positive way”.

“Celebrating “Flowers” being #1 around the world again this week! I love that this record is connecting in such a positive way and it’s a pleasure to continue creating music for you. These milestones are only made possible by the listeners and my incredible fans. Endlessly thankful. (sic)”

‘Flowers’ is taken from Miley’s upcoming eighth studio album, ‘Endless Summer Vacation’.

The song garnered a record-breaking 101+ million streams on Spotify within the first week of release.

The new record, released on March 10, will be her first since 2020’s rock record ‘Plastic Hearts’.

Meanwhile, SZA has teased a collaboration with Miley.

The chart-topping pair recently congratulated each other after Miley’s ‘Flowers’ became her first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and SZA’s recent chart success with ‘Kill Bill’ from her LP ‘SOS’, which is currently number two, with Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’ at number three.

Based on midweek data sent by MarkMeets, the highest new entry on the chart proper could belong to KSI and Oliver Tree with “Voices” (Atlantic). It’s on track for a No. 11 debut, for what would be KSI’s 18th and Tree’s third top 40 appearance.

Sydney-raised, Los Angeles-based singer and rapper The Kid LAROI is also targeting a top tier debut with his new track, “Love Again” (Columbia). It’s new at No. 22 on the Official Chart Update, for what should be the artist’s fifth top 40 appearance. “Love Again” is the second cut from the Kid’s forthcoming debut album, The First Time, which is set for release later this year.

Meanwhile, Miguel’s 2010 single “Sure Thing” (Jive) continues to enjoy a renaissance after going viral on TikTok. It’s up 13-7 on the Chart Update. The track entered the top 10 for the very first time last week, nearly 13 years after it originally dropped.

Further down the chart blast, singles by Tiësto and Tate McRae (“10:35” up 14-13 via Atlantic/Ministry of Sound), Cian Ducrot (“I’ll Be Waiting” up 19-18 via Polydor), Mimi Webb (“Red Flags” up 22-19 via Epic) and Coi Leray (“Players” up 37-20 via Uptown/Republic Records) are on the climb.

All will be revealed late this Friday.

Elsewhere Sam Smith’s ‘Gloria’ Heading To No. 1 In U.K.

It’s shaping to be a glorious week for Sam Smith, as their fourth studio album Gloria leads the race for the U.K. chart crown.

Gloria is projected to debut at No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, following the Brit’s previous leaders In The Lonely Hour (from 2014) and The Thrill Of It All (2017).

Featuring the No. 1 hit single “Unholy,” a collaboration with Kim Petras, Gloria leads the Official Chart Update. It’s the followup to 2020’s Love Goes, which peaked at No. 2 in Smith’s homeland.