The Billboard Hot 100, a prestigious chart that has been shaping the music industry for decades, has seen some of the most iconic artists claiming their spot at the No. 1 position. In this musical journey, a select few have not only etched their names in the annals of history but have also set records that seem almost untouchable.
From Taylor Swift to Mariah Carey, here are the artists with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and their longest-leading songs.
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Elton John — 34
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “Candle in the Wind 1997” / “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” (14)
Adele — 34
Songs with most weeks at No. 1: “Hello” (10) and “Easy On Me” (10)
Michael Jackson — 37
Songs with most weeks at No. 1: “Billie Jean” (7) and “Black or White” (7)
Bruno Mars — 42
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “Uptown Funk” (14)
Beyoncé — 46
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “Irreplaceable” (10)
Taylor Swift — 47
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “The Fate of Ophelia” (10)
Usher — 47
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “Yeah!” (12)
Boyz II Men — 50
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “One Sweet Day” (16)
Drake — 57
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “God’s Plan” (11)
The Beatles — 59
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “Hey Jude” (9)
Rihanna — 60
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “We Found Love” (10)
Elvis Presley — 79 (57 on the Pre-Hot 100 charts)
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “Are You Lonesome To-night?” (6)
MarIah Carey — 101
Song with most weeks at No. 1: “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (22)
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