Morgan Wallen reaches another milestone as “What I Want,” his duet with Tate McRae, spends 20 weeks at No. 1, making him the first solo artist to rule that long twice. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 22: Morgan Wallen performs onstage for night two of his One Night At A Time tour at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for for Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024)
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As is almost always the case these days, Morgan Wallen is comfortable at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. He reigns alongside Tate McRae as their duet “What I Want” refuses to budge from the summit. The tune has now been running the show on the most competitive country tally for a milestone 20 frames, and as the collaboration earns another stay in first place, Wallen becomes the first solo artist to see multiple tracks control the roster for 20 weeks or more.
How Many Weeks Has Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want” Spent at No. 1?
“What I Want” has now spent exactly 20 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s ranking of the most consumed country tunes in America. The track debuted in first place when Wallen’s album I’m the Problem arrived, and it hasn’t stepped aside since, as no cut — even others from the same blockbuster full-length — has been able to unseat it yet.
Morgan Wallen’s Longest-Running No. 1 Songs
Wallen previously saw his hit “Last Night,” which turned him from one of the biggest names in country music to a certified American superstar, become his first 20-week winner two years ago. That smash only needed two weeks to hit No. 1, and then went on to rule for an incredible 25 frames, making it one of the longest-running leaders on the chart of all time.
What is the Longest-Running No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs Chart?
Billboard reports that Wallen is the first solo musician to accomplish this specific feat on the Hot Country Songs chart, but not the first musical act. Florida Georgia Line, a duo, claims that bit of history. The pair, alongside Bebe Rexha, still holds the all-time record for the longest-ruling smash. The band’s “Meant to Be” alongside the pop star controlled the roster for just under a full year, exactly 50 weeks. Florida Georgia Line’s own “Cruise” led for 24 periods.
Morgan Wallen Ties Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves
“What I Want” is one of just 10 cuts to rule the Hot Country Songs chart for 20 weeks or more. At the moment, it’s tied with “I Remember Everything,” the Grammy-winning duet by Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves, which reached the peak position less than two years ago and then stepped aside after 20 frames.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves attend the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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If Wallen’s single can hold at No. 1 for another week — which it will almost certainly do — the cut will match the 21-week run enjoyed by “10,000 Hours,” another Grammy-winning smash that blended Dan + Shay’s vocals with Justin Bieber’s. That tune is the eighth-longest-running champion of all time on the Hot Country Songs chart, and it may soon have company.
Where Does “What I Want” Rank in Morgan Wallen’s Discography?
Within Wallen’s own discography, “What I Want” now ranks as his second-longest-running leader, behind only “Last Night.” Just last frame, “What I Want” was tied with “You Proof,” which barely missed out on becoming a 20-week winner as it stepped down after 19 weeks at No. 1.
How Many No. 1 Songs Has Morgan Wallen Charted?
Throughout his career, Wallen has scored 11 No. 1s on the Hot Country Songs chart. That’s out of 41 total top 10 wins and 116 placements anywhere on the ranking, which is one of the greatest accumulations of all time.
Morgan Wallen Dominates the Hot Country Songs Chart
This week, as “What I Want” holds court at No. 1, Wallen fills the top three spaces again on the Hot Country Songs chart. Fellow I’m the Problem tunes “I Got Better” and “Just in Case” are steady at Nos. 2 and 3, respectively.
So far, both cuts have stalled in the runner-up rung, but while “What I Want” is slowing in some respects, “I Got Better” is being pushed to radio stations across the country and is gaining ground. In the next few frames, it’s possible that Wallen will trade one champion for another, as “I Got Better” has a good shot at replacing “What I Want” and earning Wallen his milestone twelfth leader on the roster.