What solo artist has the most #1 hits
1 singles by a solo artist. Mariah Carey (USA) has topped the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on 19 different occasions.
Who has sold the most records as a solo artist
Elvis Presley (USA) is the best-selling solo artist, with 1 billion sales worldwide (129.5 million in the USA).Facebook.Twitter.YouTube.Instagram.LinkedIn.Snapchat.Pinterest.Tiktok.
Who has the most #1 albums
Paul McCartney
Unsurprisingly, the record for the most number-one albums is held by The Beatles with 19 chart-toppers; they also have the most number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 with 20. Beatles member Paul McCartney actually has 27 when you count his solo albums and his albums with the band Wings.
Who has the most #1 songs
The Beatles
The Beatles have tallied the most No. 1 hits in the 61-year history of the Hot 100, with 20. Their closest competitor is Mariah Carey, with 18.
What song was #1 longest
Old Town Road
"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond.
What is the No 1 song of all time
1 Billboard Hot 100 Song of All Time | Billboard News. The Weeknd's “Blinding Lights” is the new No. 1 song on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time Hot 100 Chart. It's replacing Chubby Checker's “The Twist”.
Who sold 100 million albums as solo artist
Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Phil Collins are the only musicians to have sold over 100 million albums as a solo artist and member of a group.
What is the fastest selling solo album of all time
25 by Adele is the fastest-selling album of all time in the US with 3,378,000 copies sold in its first seven days.
What is the longest #1 hit on Billboard
"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond.
How many #1 does Taylor Swift have
9 number-ones
With 212 chart entries on the Billboard Hot 100 (including 9 number-ones and 42 top-tens), Swift is the female artist with the most charted songs in the United States.
What is the longest #1 single on Billboard
Old Town Road
"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond.
What is the shortest song to hit #1
Stay
'Old Town Road' was the catalyst for contemporary pop songs becoming shorter, but it didn't reinvent the wheel. During the 1960s, it was common for tracks in the chart to last less than two minutes, and the record belongs to 'Stay' by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs.
Who has had a #1 hit every decade
Cher's career as a recording artist spans seven decades and she is the only artist to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in each of the past six decades.
Who sold 30 million albums
30–39 million copies
| Artist | Album | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Led Zeppelin | Led Zeppelin IV | Hard rock, heavy metal, folk rock |
| Michael Jackson | Bad | Pop, rhythm and blues, funk and rock |
| Alanis Morissette | Jagged Little Pill | Alternative rock |
| Various artists | Dirty Dancing | Pop, rock, R&B |
Who sold 500 million albums
Elvis Presley
250 million or more records
| Artist | Country | Claimed sales |
|---|---|---|
| The Beatles | United Kingdom | 600 million 500 million |
| Elvis Presley | United States | 500 million |
| Michael Jackson | United States | 400 million |
| Elton John | United Kingdom | 300 million 250 million |
What song has the longest #1 hit
Old Town Road
"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond.
Who has sold 100 million albums solo and in a group
Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Phil Collins are the only musicians to have sold over 100 million albums as a solo artist and member of a group.
What’s the #1 song of all time
Blinding Lights
Top 10 songs of all time (1958–2021)
| Rank | Single | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blinding Lights" | The Weeknd |
| 2. | "The Twist" | Chubby Checker |
| 3. | "Smooth" | Santana featuring Rob Thomas |
| 4. | "Mack the Knife" | Bobby Darin |
How many #1 does Ariana Grande have
Here are all seven of Ariana Grande's No. 1 singles on the Hot 100, ranked from worst to best.
How many number 1 does Adele have
5, Adele has now notched six career top five Hot 100 hits, among nine top 10s. “Easy on Me” became her fifth No. 1.
What is the longest number 1 song All Too Well
Taylor Swift's 10-minute version of “All Too Well” is now the longest Number One hit of all time, replacing Don McLean's “American Pie” on Monday — a.k.a. the day the music died.
Who was #1 on Billboard for the longest
Elvis Presley was the first artist to log 60 weeks at No. 1. He reached that milestone in the Billboard issue dated April 14, 1962, when his Blue Hawaii soundtrack was in its 18th of 20 weeks on top.
Who sold 40 million albums
40 million copies or more
| Artist | Album | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jackson | Thriller | Pop, post-disco, funk, rock |
| AC/DC | Back in Black | Hard rock |
| Whitney Houston / various artists | The Bodyguard | R&B, soul, pop, soundtrack |
| Pink Floyd | The Dark Side of the Moon | Progressive rock |
Who sold 7 million albums
Speaking to OfficialCharts.com, Queen guitarist Brian May says: “We're here to bring you the joyous news that Queen's Greatest Hits album has sold 7 million copies, which nobody has ever done before. No album has done this before in history.
How many number 1s does Selena Gomez have
She has a total of 39 chart entries on the US Billboard Hot 100, including a number one and nine top-ten songs.
