31 Years Ago Today, One of the 'Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs' Hit No. 1

The legendary chart-topper reached the top spot decades ago, becoming one of the most successful singles of its decade.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ & ‘I Will Always Love You’ Recordings Become Top 40 Hot 100 Hits for the First Time

Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" both hit the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, ...
Billboard

Here’s Every Artist Who Earned Their First Hot 100 Entry in 2025

Seventy-five charted on the ranking for the first time last year, including Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, sombr and Leon Thomas. By Xander Zellner In the 2025 calendar year, 711 total songs appeared on the ...
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The Jackson family's biggest Hot 100 hit songs, ranked

The musical equivalent of the Kennedy family, the Jacksons have forged a dynasty that has flung their names, sounds and influence from the small steel mills of Gary, Ind., to global prominence across ...
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20 iconic musicians who never had a No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit

Landing a No. 1 hit song on the Billboard Hot 100 is an artist’s dream, but it’s not easy. While the Hot 100 tracks a song’s success through a mix of sales, streams, and radio airplay, the competition ...
Forbes

Jelly Roll Scores A New Billboard Hot 100 Hit — But Only Barely

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...
Rolling Stone

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Luther’ Departs Hot 100, Leaving No Rap Songs in the Top 40 for First Time in 35 Years

The baton that has passed from one hip-hop hit to another for more than three decades has been dropped. Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s hit single “Luther” departed the Billboard Hot 100 following rule ...