The 49 songs with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is widely regarded as the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US.
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" recently notched its 23rd week at No. 1 — surpassing Mariah Carey's 1994 smash "All I Want for Christmas Is You" for the longest reign in history. Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" are tied for third place with 19 weeks apiece.
Keep reading for a roundup of every song that has ruled the chart for at least 10 weeks, listed in the order they reached that milestone.
"You Light Up My Life" was the first song in history to chart at No. 1 for 10 weeks.
"One Sweet Day" charted at No. 1 for 16 weeks, making Boyz II Men the first artist in history to earn double-digit weeks atop the chart with three different songs.
11. "Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John
"Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight" charted at No. 1 for 14 weeks.
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- The Billboard Hot 100 is widely regarded as the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US.
- Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" recently notched its 23rd week at No. 1 — surpassing Mariah Carey's 1994 smash "All I Want for Christmas Is You" for the longest reign in history. Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tips
- Keep reading for a roundup of every song that has ruled the chart for at least 10 weeks, listed in the order they reached that milestone.
- "You Light Up My Life" was the first song in history to chart at No. 1 for 10 weeks.
- "One Sweet Day" charted at No. 1 for 16 weeks, making Boyz II Men the first artist in history to earn double-digit weeks atop the chart with three different songs.