Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" Continues To Break Records On Billboard Charts

Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" is now second in line for most weeks atop Billboard's all-genre Hot 100 chart. A controversial country collaboration is all that stands in the way of him and a new record. This week, "Last Night" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 16th non-consecutive week. That also makes it the No. 1 song on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, with "Fast Car" by Luke Combs close behind. Jelly Roll's "Need a Favor" rounds out the country Top 3.

As Wallen's hit song continues to dominate the charts, it becomes increasingly evident that the landscape of country music is evolving. With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, "Last Night" has struck a chord with fans across various demographics. The song's success also highlights the growing influence of country music in the mainstream music scene.

Standing in the way of "Last Night" and a new record is "Old Town Road," Lil Nas X's collaboration with Billy Ray Cyrus from 2019. This song soared to No. 1 that April and sparked debates within the industry about its classification as a country song. The controversy surrounding "Old Town Road" and its subsequent removal from the country chart only emphasizes the shifting boundaries of what defines country music today.

Key Highlights of "Last Night"

• "Last Night" first hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 in March 2023.
• Sixteen weeks is the most for a non-collaboration.
• "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (feat. Justin Bieber) in 2017 and "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men in 1995 also hit 16 weeks.

The only other song with country roots that is on the list of most weeks spent on top of the Hot 100 is Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You," which spent 14 weeks at the top in 1992. This song was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton, further illustrating the deep connections within the music industry.

Related: Billy Ray Cyrus Reveals the Controversial "Old Town Road" Lyrics That Were Cut.

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