New York, NY – Pop icon Kesha has captured significant momentum with her latest single, “The One,” which has not only resonated strongly with fans in a recent poll but also achieved a notable chart milestone, setting the stage for her eagerly anticipated upcoming album and tour.
The track was overwhelmingly voted the Best New Release Of The Week by music enthusiasts participating in InMusic’s final New Music Friday poll for June 2025. The results, announced earlier this week, saw “The One” secure a commanding 79% of the total votes cast, showcasing a powerful connection between the artist and her fanbase.
Fan Favorite Status Confirmed
The InMusic poll, a recognized barometer of listener sentiment regarding weekly music drops, highlighted Kesha’s dominant position in the competitive landscape of new releases. The landslide victory, with 79% of the vote, significantly outpaced other contenders, underscoring the single’s immediate impact and popularity among voters.
The poll featured several other prominent releases from established and emerging artists. Lorde’s fourth studio album, Virgin, received 12% of the vote. The second EP from the group KATSEYE, titled Beautiful Chaos, garnered 5%, while the collaboration “On My Mind” by Alex Warren and ROSÉ accounted for the remaining 4% of votes. Kesha’s substantial margin of victory suggests a high level of anticipation and positive reception for her latest musical direction.
Chart Success: Reaching the Summit
Adding to the fan poll success, “The One” has also demonstrated impressive commercial performance since its release. The single soared to the No. 1 position on the iTunes Top Songs chart in the United States. This achievement is particularly significant as it makes Kesha the first solo female artist to reach the top spot on the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart in 2025. The chart success further solidifies the track’s standing as a leading new release in the current musical climate.
Reaching number one on a prominent digital sales chart like iTunes is often an early indicator of a song’s potential popularity and can contribute to its visibility across other platforms and charts. For “The One,” this chart performance aligns with the strong fan reception evidenced by the InMusic poll results.
Anticipation Builds for “Period” Album and “Tits Out Tour”
The successful debut of “The One” serves as a powerful preview for Kesha’s forthcoming album, titled Period. The album is scheduled for release on Friday, July 4, a date eagerly awaited by her fanbase and industry observers alike.
The single’s positive reception is expected to fuel excitement leading up to the album release, potentially impacting first-week sales and streaming numbers. Artists often release lead singles ahead of album drops to build anticipation and gauge audience reaction, and “The One” appears to have fulfilled this role exceptionally well for Period.
In tandem with the album release, Kesha is also preparing to embark on a major tour. The Tits Out Tour is set to commence shortly before the album drops, beginning on Tuesday, July 1. The tour provides Kesha with a platform to perform her new music, including “The One,” live for audiences and connect directly with fans across various locations.
Touring often serves as a critical component of an album cycle, driving both music consumption and artist visibility. The timing of the Tits Out Tour launch just days before the Period album release is strategically positioned to maximize the impact of both events.
Competitive Landscape in June 2025
The final New Music Friday poll of June 2025 featured a diverse set of releases, reflecting the varied tastes of the music audience. While Kesha’s single dominated the fan vote, the presence of established acts like Lorde and rising artists like KATSEYE and collaborations like Alex Warren and ROSÉ highlights the competitive nature of the music market. Lorde’s album Virgin, securing 12% of the vote, demonstrated her continued relevance and dedicated fanbase. KATSEYE’s Beautiful Chaos EP, with 5%, and the Alex Warren and ROSÉ track “On My Mind,” with 4%, represented other notable contributions to the week’s releases, underscoring the breadth of music vying for listener attention.
Kesha’s ability to capture such a significant portion of the fan vote against this backdrop speaks volumes about her enduring appeal and the strength of “The One” as a standalone track and a precursor to her new body of work.
Conclusion
With “The One” earning top honors in the InMusic fan poll and reaching No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Top Songs chart, Kesha is experiencing a significant surge in positive reception as she approaches the release of her Period album on Friday, July 4, and the launch of her Tits Out Tour on Tuesday, July 1. The strong performance of her lead single positions both the album and the tour as highly anticipated events in the music calendar, signaling a potentially impactful phase in the artist’s career.
