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The Billboard Hot 100, the most prestigious chart in music industry, has been a cornerstone of music charts since its inception in 1958. This iconic chart reflects the pulse of the industry, blending sales, streaming, radio airplay, and fan engagement to crown the biggest hits in the United States. While many songs have claimed the coveted No. 1 spot, only a select few have managed to hold it for an extended period.

Among the record-breaking milestones, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” stands as the longest-running No. 1, dominating the chart for an unprecedented 20 weeks. Similarly, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” held the title for over two decades with its 16-week run in 1995-1996. Other notable entries include “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber, and more recently, Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night”, which tied the 16-week mark in 2023.

In  this article, we’ve rounded up the songs that spent the most weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, leaving an indelible mark on music history.



Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

Weeks at No. 1: 14

Year: 2015

I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas

Weeks at No. 1: 14

Year: 2009

We Belong Together – Mariah Carey

Weeks at No. 1: 14

Year: 2005

Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight – Elton John

Weeks at No. 1: 14

Year: 1997–1998

Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) – Los del Río

Weeks at No. 1: 14

Year: 1996

I’ll Make Love to You – Boyz II Men

Weeks at No. 1: 14

Year: 1994

I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston

Weeks at No. 1: 14

Year: 1992–1993

As It Was – Harry Styles

Weeks at No. 1: 15

Year: 2022

One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men

Weeks at No. 1: 16

Year: 1995–1996

Last Night – Morgan Wallen

Weeks at No. 1: 16

Year: 2023

Despacito – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber

Weeks at No. 1: 16

Year: 2017

Old Town Road – Lil Nas X

Weeks at No. 1: 19 (1 solo, 18 featuring Billy Ray Cyrus)

Year: 2019

A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey

Weeks at No. 1: 19 

Year: 2024

All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Weeks at No. 1: 22

Year: Various (2019–2025)

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