Morgan Wallen Dominates Country Radio Like Few Before Him

Billboard’s Country Airplay chart is perhaps the most competitive of all the company’s radio rankings, and certainly one of the busiest. Radio still makes a huge impact in the country space, and competition for the highest reaches is fierce between singer-songwriters.

It’s not common for any act to fill more than one or two spaces at a time, and a trio of wins at once is a surefire sign that a musician has become a superstar in the country world. Morgan Wallen has advanced beyond that title, and he manages a truly incredible feat this week.

Morgan Wallen’s Five Country Radio Smashes

Wallen fills five spaces on the Country Airplay chart at the moment. He ups his count significantly from last time around, as “I Got Better” debuts at No. 40, while “What I Want,” his collaboration with Tate McRae, reenters the ranking. That tune, which has already conquered both the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts, breaks back in at No. 60 – in last place – after once rising to No. 55.

Multiple Top 10 Hits

Also included in Wallen’s roundup of smashes are a pair of top 10 hits: “Just in Case” and “I’m the Problem.” One of several singles and the title track from his recently-released blockbuster album sits at Nos. 3 and 4, respectively, side-by-side.

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone’s Second Duet

One of Wallen’s two collaborations with Post Malone, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” dips slightly 10 weeks into its tenure on the tally. Last time around, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back” sat at No. 30, its all-time high point. This frame, it slips to No. 35.

Jelly Roll Follows Next

Jelly Roll claims the second-most hits on the Country Airplay chart at the moment, with three. “Heart of Stone,” “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake, and “Amen” with Shaboozey all manage to appear. Shaboozey, Parker McCollum, and Chris Young score a pair of wins each, while every other artist on the 60-spot roster manages only to live in one slot.

Wallen’s success on the Country Airplay tally is impressive, but he claims significantly more spaces on tallies like the Hot 100 and various country-only rankings.