All articles tagged with #no 1 hit
Beyoncé's single "Texas Hold ‘Em" climbs to No. 1 on the Hot 100, marking her thirteenth career ruler on the chart. The track, part of her upcoming country album Renaissance Act II, experienced a surge in streams and radio attention, dethroning Jack Harlow's "Lovin On Me." Beyoncé's solo career has seen nine songs top the Hot 100, while she previously earned four No. 1 hits as a member of Destiny’s Child.
Ariana Grande is strategically releasing multiple versions of her new single "Yes, And?" in an effort to secure the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Currently dominating the U.S. iTunes chart with 14 variations of the song, including instrumental and a cappella versions, Grande's tactic aims to maximize sales and chart performance. While this strategy is common among artists, the extent of 14 versions in a short span raises eyebrows, signaling a clear push for the top spot.
Mariah Carey sent flowers to Brenda Lee to congratulate her for her iconic holiday tune "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lee, who initially recorded the song at the age of 13, received a bouquet and a sweet note from Carey. For the past four years, Lee's song had been No. 2 behind Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," but this year it finally claimed the top spot. Lee expressed her gratitude and joy for the achievement, while Carey acknowledged the historic milestone and wished her a Merry Christmas.
Brenda Lee, at 76 years old, became the oldest person to earn a new No. 1 hit as her holiday classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart 65 years after its original release. Lee celebrated the achievement with a performance on NBC's Christmas at the Opry special, donning a red gown and showcasing the song with a live band. This is Lee's first No. 1 hit since 1960, and she expressed her gratitude to fans and the team at UMG/UMe for making the milestone possible.
Jimin of BTS has made history by becoming the first South Korean soloist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard "Hot 100" chart with his single "Like Crazy," which sold 254,000 song downloads and CD singles, drew 10 million streams, and had a teensy airplay audience of 64,000. He is also the second Korean act overall to lead the chart, behind only his own group and their six No. 1's.