Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' is set to reclaim the UK chart crown

A UK chart double calls Beyoncé, as well Cowboy Carter and his hit single “Texas Hold 'Em” set the pace for the race to No. 1.

As previously mentioned, Cowboy Carter (via Columbia/Parkwood Entertainment) steps ahead of the midweek competition. According to the Official Charts Company, Bey's country-themed compilation has currently outsold the rest of the top 5 combined.

With Cowboy Carter closing the gate, “Texas Hold'Em” climbs 2-1 on the midweek chart and is projected to record a fifth non-consecutive week at the summit.

Two more cuts from Bey's new LP are set to crack the top 10, “Jolene” (at No. 5) and “II Most Wanted” featuring Miley Cyrus (No. 8). If both tracks stay on track, Beyonce's career tally of UK top 10 hits will rise to 24.

Meanwhile, Benson Boone's two-week reign with “Beautiful Things” (Warner Records) is set to end at Bey's hands, going 2-1 in the midweek chart. However, the Washington-raised singer-songwriter is on the verge of a third UK top 40 appearance, with “Slow It Down” rising 49-26 on the midweek chart (Boone's 2022 single “In The Stars” reached No. 21).

Rounding out the midweek top three is Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' (Atlantic), expected to retain control of No.3.

British-Cypriot DJ and producer Artemas is on the verge of his first UK top 10 with 'I like the way you kiss mem' (Parlophone), climbing 13-7 on the blast charts.

Further down the midweek survey, Irish duo DJ NewEra fly with “Birds In The Sky” (Warner Records), up 21-19 for a potential new top spot, while legendary number “Back on 74” (Caiola) of the Jungle looks on. a new peak position, up 47-23 peak after viral lift.

Several singles are on the way, including The Blessed Madonna & Clementine Douglas' “Happier” (up 39-25 via FFRR). and American indie-pop singer, songwriter, producer and TikTok creator Mark Ambor, who is expected to make his first UK top 40 entry with “Belong Together” (Hundred Days), rising 66-29 in the middle of the week.

All will be revealed when the Official UK Singles Chart is released late on Friday, April 5.