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The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart is published weekly by the Billboard in the United States. This chart is only one of the categories. Moreover, the table lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly by collecting airplay data from Nielsen Broadcast Data System along with digital sales and streaming.
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\nThis article would discuss the category under the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart only.
\nFrom the legends to the new country artists of today, the songs we love to hear over and over again are being tallied and monitored. Most of our favorite country artists and legends have their songs that topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Nevertheless, there are only a few who placed huge numbers. Read through the article to find out who they are.
\nHere are the country artists and legends on the list with the most number one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also includes some facts their very first and last number one singles as well as the music video of their first top charting songs. Apart from that, the article also comprises their trademark songs.
\nThe List…
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese are the other country artists with more than 10 number ones.
\nGarth Brooks (19), Webb Pierce (18), Brad Paisley (18), Earl Thomas Conley (18), Eddie Rabbit (17), Don Williams (17), The Oak Ridge Boys (17), Mickey Gilley (17), Keith Urban (16), Loretta Lynn (16), Marty Robbins (16), Randy Travis (16), Waylon Jennings (15), Carrie Underwood (14), T.G Sheppard (14), Blake Shelton (13), George Jones (13), Clint Black (13), Rascal Flatts (12), Dan Seal (11), Ricky Skaggs (11), Jim Reeves (11), Dierks Bentley (11), Rosanne Cash (11), and Luke Bryan (11).
\nWithout a doubt, George Strait holds the title of having the most number one singles. He holds the record of 44 songs that reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. However, there are still other country artists next to him. On the other hand, Dolly Parton tied up with George Strait with the highest number ones. However, not by the number of songs but as the title holder. Indeed, she\u2019s the female country artist to have the most number ones on the hot country chart.
\nGeorge Strait\u2026
\nIndeed, George Strait is known as the \u201cKing of Country.\u201d Also, he is one of the most influential recording artists of all time. He, on the other hand, is one of the artists to bring country music back to its roots. And as mentioned above, he holds the record of having the most number one singles. His last number one single on the Billboard was \u201cRiver of Love\u201d recorded on April 18, 2009.
\n\nMeanwhile, \u201cFool Hearted Memory\u201d was his very first number one and was cited on August 28, 1982. Nevertheless, George Strait keeps recording and releasing songs. With this, he\u2019ll surely put some more. \u201cAmarillo by Morning\u201d is his trademark single.
\nConway Twitty\u2026
\nIf only Conway Twitty is alive, perhaps, he will be the only country artist to surpass George Strait. However, \u201cThe High Priest of Country Music\u201d left us with 40 number one singles. A very close number to George Strait. On November 2, 1968, \u201cNext in Line\u201d became Conway Twitty\u2019s very first number one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
\n\nHis final number one entitled \u201cDesperado Love\u201d was documented back on September 6, 1986. \u201cHello, Darlin\u201d was his hallmark.
\nMerle Haggard\u2026
\n\u201cThe Hag\u201d Merle Haggard is third on the list. He has a total of 38 entries on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. However, Merle Haggard has two very first number singles.
\n\nFirst, \u201cThe Fugitive\u201d on March 4, 1967. Second, \u201cBranded Man\u201d was documented as number one on September 2, 1967.
\n\nMoreover, his final number one song was \u201cTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star\u201d was documented on February 20, 1988. \u201cOkie from Muskogee\u201d is his signature single.
\nRonnie Milsap\u2026
\nRonnie Milsap sets his record in 1970\u2019s to 1980\u2019s. He has a total of 35 number ones on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In 1974, he released his two very first number ones. These were \u201cPure Love\u201d cited on June 1, 1974, and \u201cPlease Don\u2019t Tell Me How the Story Ends\u201d cited on September 7, 1974.
\n\nWhile his last to top the chart was on March 11, 1989\u00a0“Don’t You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me) and December 23, 1989, with “A Woman in Love.”
\n\nRonnie Milsap’s trademark song is “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends.”
\nAlabama\u2026
\nIndeed, Alabama is the most successful band in country music history. On the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, the group has 33 number ones. As of June 4, 2011, \u201cOld Alabama\u201d along with Brad Paisley was their last number one. Surely, there will be more.
\n\nMeanwhile, the band\u2019s very first number ones were \u201cTennessee River\u201d documented on August 16, 1980, and \u201cWhy Lady Why\u201d on December 13, 1980.
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\n\u201cAngels Among Us\u201d didn\u2019t place at number one yet it became their hallmark song.
\nCharley Pride\u2026
\nCharley Pride is considered the most successful African American to penetrate the world of country music. With this, he has a record of 29 number one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. His very first number one singles were dated back on August 9, 1969, with \u201cAll I Have to Offer You (Is Me)\u201d
\n\nand on December 13, 1969, with (I\u2019m So) Afraid of Losing You Again\u201d.
\n\nMeanwhile, his last single to top the chart was on February 26, 1983, with \u201cWhy Baby Why\u201d and \u201cNight Games\u201d on September 17, 1983. Charley Pride\u2019s signature song is \u201cKiss an Angel Good Mornin\u2019.\u201d
\nAlan Jackson\u2026
\nAlan Jackson is one of the standards in the country music business. Also, he is considered as one of the best-selling male artists of all time. On the Billboard chart, he placed a total of 26 number one hits.
\n\nHis very first number ones are \u201cI\u2019d Love You All Over Again\u201d that charted on March 9, 1991,
\n\n\u201cDon\u2019t Rock the Jukebox\u201d charted on July 6, 1991, and \u201cSomeday\u201d charted on November 9, 1991.
\n\nOn the other hand, his last song to the top the chart was on November 20, 2010, with his song \u2018As She\u2019s Walking Away\u201d. The song was a collaboration with Zac Brown Band. Alan Jackson\u2019s hallmark song is \u201cRemember When.\u201d
\nTim McGraw\u2026
\nAnother on the list with 26 number ones is Tim McGraw. Additionally, he is also considered as one of the most influential country artists of his generation. On the other hand, his very first number one is \u201cDon\u2019t Take the Girl\u201d dated back to May 28, 1994. His last to the top is \u201cHumble and Kind\u201d on April 23, 2016.
\n\nLastly, Tim McGraw\u2019s signature songs are\u00a0\u201cPlease Remember Me\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s Your Love,\u201d a duet song with his wife, Faith Hill.
\nDolly Parton\u2026
\nThe \u201cAmerica\u2019s Sweetheart\u201d Dolly Parton is truly one of a kind. She has a personality that is loved by the people, especially the country music obsessives. Also, she provided us with 25 number ones. She tied up with George Strait, not by numbers, but as a title holder.
\nFirst, she charted \u201cJoshua\u201d on February 6, 1971.
\n\nMeanwhile, her last song to chart was on March 4, 2006, with \u201cWhen I Get Where I\u2019m Going,\u201d a collaboration with Brad Paisley. Her signature song is \u201cJolene\u201d which also charted at number one spot on February 2, 1974. And for the people who didn\u2019t know, Dolly Parton was the original and the songwriter of the best song of all time \u201cI Will Always Love You.\u201d
\nReba McEntire\u2026
\nYes, Reba McEntire is referred to as the \u201cQueen of Country Music\u201d due to her attainments. Not only did she sell a million copies of records but she also has other achievements. She is not just a singer but also a songwriter, actress, and a record producer. On the other hand, Reba McEntire has 24 entries on the hot country chart.
\n\nHer very first was on January 8, 1983, with \u201cCan\u2019t Even Get the Blues\u201d
\n\nand \u201cYou\u2019re the First Time I\u2019ve Thought About Leaving\u201d on April 30, 1983. Reba McEntire\u2019s signature song is \u201cFancy.\u201d
\nKenny Chesney\u2026
\nNext on the list is Kenny Chesney. He has a total of 23 number ones on the hot country chart. He is one of the first male country artists to crossover to country pop. Nevertheless, his songs and style somewhat give the taste of the real country. Kenny Chesney\u2019s first number one to enter the said chart is \u201cShe\u2019s Got it All\u201d which is documented back on August 30, 1997.
\n\nMeanwhile, his last to the top was on October 22, 2016, with his massive hit \u201cSetting the World on Fire.\u201d Kenny Chesney\u2019s signature song is \u201cYou Had Me from Hello.\u201d In connection with this, the song is also a dedication to his wife.
\nBuck Owens\u2026
\nBuck Owens and his band The Buckaroos pioneered the Bakersfield Sound which named after Bakersfield, California. He called it his home and the American Music. In his career, he placed a total of 21 number ones on the hot country song chart.
\n\nHis very first was on January 15, 1963, called \u201cAct Naturally\u201d and October 19, 1963, called \u201cLove\u2019s Gonna Live Here.\u201d
\n\nHis last single to top the chart was on October 15, 1988, entitled \u201cStreets of Bakersfield,\u201d a collaboration with Dwight Yoakam. Buck Owens\u2019 signature song is \u201cI\u2019ve Got a Tiger by the Tail\u201d which also reached the number one spot on February 20, 1965.
\nSonny James\u2026
\nSonny James was known as the \u201cSouthern Gentleman\u201d due to his friendly manner. Also, he was the very first to co-host the Country Music Association Awards in 1967. Moreover, he has a total of 21 songs to top the hot country chart.
\n\nHis very first was on January 23, 1965, with his hit \u201cYou\u2019re the only world I Know\u201d and \u201cBehind the Tear\u201d charted on October 9, 1965.
\n\nHis last song to the top was on May 11, 1974, was his single \u201cIs It Wrong (For Loving You). Meanwhile, his signature song is \u201cYoung Love.\u201d
\nKenny Rogers\u2026
\nKenny Rogers \u201cThe Gambler\u201d has the most distinct voice in country music. His voice can move us, it\u2019s either he can make our eyes water or sweep us off our feet. Sadly, he has retired to focus on his health and family. Nevertheless, he left us with 21 singles that reached number one and of course, to remember his legacy by.
\n\nHis very first song to top is \u201cLucille\u201d that charted on April 2, 1977, and \u201cDaytime Friends\u201d charted on October 1, 1977.
\n\nMeanwhile, Kenny Rogers\u2019 signature song is \u201cThe Gambler\u201d which also reached at number one spot on December 16, 1978.
\nWillie Nelson\u2026
\nWillie Nelson is indeed on the list. He has a total of 20 number one songs on the hot country chart. His very first was on October 4, 1975, entitled \u201cBlue Eyes Crying in the Rain.\u201d
\n\nMeanwhile, his last to the top is \u201cBeer for my Horses\u201d which charted on June 14, 2003. The song is a collaboration with Toby Keith. Not to mention, the song perhaps, is the most acclaimed of his career since it spent six weeks\u00a0at number one and a total of 39 weeks on the chart. Willie Nelson\u2019s signature song is \u201cOn the Road Again\u201d which also placed at number one on November 8, 1980.
\nBrooks and Dunn\u2026
\nBrooks and Dunn is the most successful duo in country music history. They have been loved by millions of country supporters all over the globe. Also, they have sold a million records and cited platinum and multi-platinum albums.
\n\nTheir very first number one is \u201cBrand New Man\u201d that charted on September 7, 1991, and \u201cMy Next Broken Heart\u201d charted on December 21, 1991.
\n\nBrooks and Dunn\u2019s signature hall is \u201cBelieve.\u201d However, the song didn\u2019t reach number one but it reached the number 8 spot.
\nToby Keith\u2026
\nToby Keith is not just a singer but also an actor. Nevertheless, he is more loved through his great music. On the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, he has 20 entries. His very first was charted back on June 5, 1993, entitled \u201cShould\u2019ve Been a Cowboy.\u201d
\n\nHis last to top the chart is \u201cMade in America\u201d which charted on October 15, 2011. Additionally, Toby Keith\u2019s signature song is also his very first to top the chart.
\nTammy Wynette.
\nIndeed, Tammy Wynette was the \u201cFirst Lady of Country Music.\u201d She earned the respect of the country music industry due to her achievements and perception as a woman. She is a legend who became a standard in the world of music. Tammy Wynette is no longer with us. Despite her absence, she left us with 20 songs that reached number one. Also, these songs would remind us of her great music and legacy.
\n\nHer very first to top the chart are \u201cMy Elusive Dreams\u201d charted on September 16, 1967, a collaboration with David Houston and \u201cI Don\u2019t Wanna Play House\u201d charted on October 14, 1967.
\n\nTammy Wynette\u2019s signature song is \u201cStand by Your Man.\u201d The song was very controversial.
\nThe Billboard\u2026
\nThe Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in the United States and elsewhere. The results are published through the Billboard Magazine. The tables can be ranked according to sales, streams or airplay, and for main song charts. Various categories are depending on the genre. Moreover, the weekly sales and streams charts are monitored on a Friday-to-Thursday cycle.
\nIts History…
\nBillboard started compiling the popularity of country songs on January 8, 1944. The songs under the jukebox\u00a0genre were tabulated back then with the chart name \u201cMost Played Juke Box Folk Records.\u201d For a decade, from 1948 to 1958, Billboard used three charts to measure the popularity of the songs. Aside from jukebox, \u201cBest Selling Retail Folk Records\u201d and \u201cCountry & Western Records Most Played by Folk Disk Jockeys\u201d were the mediums, too.
\nIn June 1957, the jukebox was discontinued. Billboard began combining sales and radio airplay in figuring a song’s overall popularity, counting them in one single chart called \u201cHot C&W Sides.\u201d The chart was published until October 27, 1962. Then, the chart was renamed to \u201cHot Country Singles\u201d until 1990. On February 17, 1990, the chart was retitled to \u201cHot Country Singles and Tracks.\u201d Finally, on April 30, 2005, the name was changed to \u201cHot Country Songs,\u201d and it\u2019s the same name Billboard use up to the present. This list includes the Juke Box, Best Sellers, and Jockeys charts, as well as the current \u201cHot Country Songs\u201d chart.
\nThe list is updated according to the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart website. Nevertheless, the country artists who are still creating, penning, and selling music can always add more.\u00a0 The results may change weekly and monthly.
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