Morgan Wallen has set a new record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, beating out two Taylor Swifts, according to Chart Data.
The country singer has now surpassed Swift and Roddy Ricch for the most weeks at No. 1 this decade. according to Wallen achieved the milestone with his latest collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” which has now spent 19 weeks at No. 1, according to chart data, beating the previous record of 18 weeks held by Swift and Rich.
.Morgan Wallen It broke the record for the most weeks a song has spent at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in the 2020s (19).
He breaks the tie Follow and Roddy Ricch. pic.twitter.com/L1Tj1wnitg
— Chart Data (@chartdata) June 3, 2024
Warren fans on Reddit celebrate His achievements have earned him the title “GOAT (Greatest of All Time).”
“He’s the hottest artist right now and is doing everything he can to make sure it stays that way for a long time,” one fan wrote, praising Wallen’s career trajectory. “Good Taylor hasn’t been good since her country days. I don’t understand all the fuss in my opinion. All of her songs sound like whiny spoken word poetry,” another commenter said. (Related article: Morgan Wallen’s mother slams city of Nashville for refusing to help his restaurant)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL ONLY: Morgan Wallen attends the 2023 CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 8, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
This latest achievement comes on the heels of another record-breaking moment for Wallen: His album “One Thing at a Time” debuted with 36 songs reaching the No. 30 spot on the Streaming Songs chart, a record previously held by Swift. according to Swift took the title again in April after her album, The Tortured Poets Department, landed 31 songs on the streaming charts, according to The Daily Wire.
News of Wallen’s record-breaking comes amid reports that he was recently arrested for endangering and disorderly conduct. As reported by The Daily Wire, the country music star was taken into custody for throwing a chair off the roof of The Chief’s bar in downtown Nashville on April 7. Despite the controversy, Wallen’s musical achievements continue to resonate with fans and solidify his place in the music industry.
