Longest-Reigning Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Singles

Explore the songs that have dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the most weeks, showcasing the enduring power of record-breaking hits.

The top 3

1. All-Time Longest-Running No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100: Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with a total of 22 weeks, thanks to its consistent holiday season returns.
2. Top 3 Longest-Running Non-Holiday No. 1s: Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the sole longest-leading non-holiday hit on the Hot 100 with 20 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' and Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)', which both held the record at 19 weeks.
3. Songs with 16+ Weeks at No. 1 on Hot 100: Beyond the current record holders, other songs with extensive runs at No. 1 include Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's 'One Sweet Day' (16 weeks) and Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber's 'Despacito' (16 weeks).

Sources

• The 49 Songs With the Longest No. 1 Streaks on the Billboard Hot 100 - Business Insider
• The Longest-Leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s - K-Jewel 99.3 FM
• 14 Longest-Running No. 1 Songs in Billboard Hot 100 History - Parade
• List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones - Wikipedia
• Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' Becomes Sole Longest-Leading Non-Holiday Hot 100 Hit With 20th Week at No. 1 : r/popheads - Reddit
• Langley's hit song has now spent 20 weeks atop the Hot 100, making it the longest reign in the chart's history for a non-holiday track. - Facebook

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