Neil Diamond Debuts On A Billboard Chart He’s Never Hit Before
Neil Diamond's latest album, Wild at Heart, has made its debut on the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums chart, marking his first appearance on this list. The album, recorded in 2007 but released recently, also reached No. 10 on the Top Album Sales chart. This achievement represents Diamond's seventh top 10 placement in his career, with the last occurring over a decade ago.
- ▪Wild at Heart opens at No. 15 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart.
- ▪The album debuted at No. 10 on the Top Album Sales chart, selling just under 8,800 copies.
- ▪This marks Neil Diamond's first appearance on the Americana/Folk Albums chart.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentNeil Diamond Debuts On A Billboard Chart He’s Never Hit BeforeByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 08:00am EDTNeil Diamond's latest full-length Wild at Heart brings him to Billboard's Americana/Folk Albums chart for the first time as it becomes a bestseller. Neil Diamond portrait, London, 21st June 1971. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)Getty ImagesNeil Diamond's latest release, Wild at Heart, is new to his fans, but the music featured on the project was not recorded recently, as the singer-songwriter has all but retired from making new music.
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