Justin Bieber Makes Chart History As First Artist To Score Five Number Ones Before 19
7 February 2013, 12:37
The 'Boyfriend' star's latest release 'Believe Acoustic' has helped him reach a new chart milestone.
Justin Bieber has made US chart history after becoming the first artist ever to score five number one albums before the age of 19.
The 'Beauty And A Beat' singer released his new record 'Believe Acoustic' this week, and it was announced on Wednesday (6th February) that the album has topped the Billboard Top 200 chart with 211,000 copies sold in its first week according to Nielsen Soundscan.
The achievement makes Justin a record-breaking artist, as well as the tenth act ever to score number one albums over four consecutive years.
"WE did it! #HISTORY - thank u. #BELIEVEacoustic is the #1 selling album in the WORLD and OUR fifth #1! First time ever! OUR ALBUMS! thank u," Justin tweeted after hearing news of the chart milestone.
"Let's keep going… we got more HISTORY TO MAKE! LOVE U!" Justin added. "Hope you are enjoying the albums and the music. That is what it is all about… MUSIC."
Check out a picture of Justin Bieber flashing his abs on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon this week below (Credit: Getty):
'Believe Acoustic', which features reworkings from the Canadian pop star's 2012 album as well as several brand new songs, has also reached number one on iTunes in 63 different countries across the globe.
Earlier this week the 'Boyfriend' singer made an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon where he memorably kissed a female mannequin head during one particular comedy sketch on the US chatshow.
Justin Bieber is now preparing to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live for the show this coming weekend (9th February).