Luke Combs has achieved his 18th Billboard Country Airplay chart-topper with his hit song “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” which has surged three spots to claim the No. 1 position on the list dated Sept. 28. The song saw a 12% increase in audience impressions, reaching 30.2 million from Sept. 13-19, as reported by Luminate.
Combs’ Success and Collaborations
Combs collaborated with Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton on the single, which he also produced alongside Singleton and Chip Matthews. The track is featured on the soundtrack Twisters: The Album, which peaked at No. 3 on the Top Country Albums chart in August.
Interestingly, this marks the first time that Oklahoma has appeared in the title of a Country Airplay No. 1 song. Previously, the state was best represented when Vince Gill and Reba McEntire’s “Oklahoma Swing” reached No. 13 in 1990.
Combs’ recent success follows his previous hits, including Riley Green’s “Different ‘Round Here” (No. 2) and his own “Where the Wild Things Are” (No. 3) in February. Combs’ last chart-topper was his rendition of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 pop hit “Fast Car,” which held the top spot for five weeks starting in July 2023.
Hailing from Asheville, N.C., Combs has set a record with 14 consecutive Country Airplay No. 1s at the start of his career. His 18 chart-toppers since his debut with “Hurricane” in May 2017 are the most among all artists in that timeframe, surpassing Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen, who each have 14. Combs also holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1, with 52 weeks, ahead of Wallen’s 43.
Jelly Roll’s Continued Success
Jelly Roll has also been making waves on the Country Airplay chart, with his sixth consecutive top 10 hit, “I Am Not Okay,” climbing to No. 10 with 20.2 million audience impressions, a 19% increase.
Recently, Dustin Lynch’s “Chevrolet,” featuring Jelly Roll, became the latter’s fifth Country Airplay No. 1 song, adding to his string of hits that began with “Son of a Sinner” in January 2023. Jelly Roll’s success extends beyond country music, as he has also charted on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with five entries from 2011-2016.
FAQs
Q: How many No. 1 hits has Luke Combs had on the Country Airplay chart?
A: Luke Combs has achieved 18 No. 1 hits on the Country Airplay chart, with his latest success being “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.”
Q: How many consecutive top 10 hits has Jelly Roll had on the Country Airplay chart?
A: Jelly Roll has had six consecutive top 10 hits on the Country Airplay chart, with his latest single “I Am Not Okay” reaching No. 10.
Q: Who holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart?
A: Luke Combs holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, with 52 weeks at the top spot.
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