Country Music Icon Blake Shelton Hits 30th No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart
In a remarkable career milestone, country music star Blake Shelton has reached his 30th number one spot on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with the release of "Stay Country or Die Tryin'", according to Luminate data for the week ending January 17.
This achievement marks another high-profile collaboration between Shelton and longtime producer Scott Hendricks. The duo has a proven track record, with Shelton previously holding the top spot as a featured artist on Post Malone's hit single "Pour Me a Drink" in October 2024. His previous chart-toppers include "Happy Anywhere" and "Nobody but You", both featuring Gwen Stefani, released in 2020.
Shelton's impressive achievement also cements his position among the country music elite, joining an exclusive group of artists who have dominated the genre over the years. With 30 Country Airplay leaders, Shelton is now second on the all-time leaderboard behind Kenny Chesney, who boasts an astonishing 33 chart-toppers since the ranking began in 1990.
To put this achievement into perspective, other country music legends like Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, and George Strait have achieved impressive numbers of their own. The likes of Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, and Toby Keith each have two-dozen chart-toppers to their name, while Carrie Underwood's 16 Country Airplay leaders are a testament to her enduring success in the genre.
Country music fans everywhere will be eager to see what Shelton has next up his sleeve as he continues to break records and push the boundaries of country music.
In a remarkable career milestone, country music star Blake Shelton has reached his 30th number one spot on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with the release of "Stay Country or Die Tryin'", according to Luminate data for the week ending January 17.
This achievement marks another high-profile collaboration between Shelton and longtime producer Scott Hendricks. The duo has a proven track record, with Shelton previously holding the top spot as a featured artist on Post Malone's hit single "Pour Me a Drink" in October 2024. His previous chart-toppers include "Happy Anywhere" and "Nobody but You", both featuring Gwen Stefani, released in 2020.
Shelton's impressive achievement also cements his position among the country music elite, joining an exclusive group of artists who have dominated the genre over the years. With 30 Country Airplay leaders, Shelton is now second on the all-time leaderboard behind Kenny Chesney, who boasts an astonishing 33 chart-toppers since the ranking began in 1990.
To put this achievement into perspective, other country music legends like Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, and George Strait have achieved impressive numbers of their own. The likes of Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, and Toby Keith each have two-dozen chart-toppers to their name, while Carrie Underwood's 16 Country Airplay leaders are a testament to her enduring success in the genre.
Country music fans everywhere will be eager to see what Shelton has next up his sleeve as he continues to break records and push the boundaries of country music.
Blake Shelton is still killin' it on the Billboard charts! 30 number one spots? That's insane! 
I've been a fan of his since "Boys 'Round Here" back in 2013 and it's amazing to see him still goin' strong. Scott Hendricks must be doin' somethin' right, cuz this collab is fire 
Can't wait to hear what he does next! 
. It's awesome to see him still breaking records and pushing the genre forward. His legacy is definitely cemented in country music history, and I'm excited to see what he has next up his sleeve! 
and i love how country music fans are all hyped up over this achievement... its amazing to see these legends keep pushing the genre forward 
blake shelton is like the GOAT of country music rn! 30 number ones on billboard's country airplay chart is insane 
I mean, he's been in the game for ages but still slaying it 
gotta see what he comes up with next tho 
. Shelton's still putting out hits, though, so I've gotta keep an ear out for his next release 
and i'm loving every minute of it! can't wait to see what he does next 
but Shelton is definitely giving them a run for their money. gotta love how country music keeps evolving and pushing boundaries, it's the perfect blend of nostalgia & innovation 
The fact that he's pushing the boundaries of country music is super exciting too - can't wait to see what's next from him! 
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- Lao Tzu, and for Blake Shelton, that single step was years of hard work & dedication leading him to 30th no.1 spot on Billboard's Country Airplay chart 
I mean, I've been listening to his songs since I was a kid and he's always been one of my faves. "Happy Anywhere" and "Nobody but You" are such bops 
Scott Hendricks must be doing something right, lol! 
Anyway, I'm hyped to see what Blake has next up his sleeve. Bring on the country vibes 
and it's crazy to think about all these other country greats who have achieved so much too, like Kenny Chesney's 33 chart-toppers?! 
. Kenny Chesney might be ahead of him in terms of total chart-toppers, but Shelton's definitely up there with the best of 'em