Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody" Soars to No. 1 Across U.S. Charts, Shattering Records
October 31, 2024Morgan Wallen's new single "Love Somebody" has debuted at No. 1 on multiple U.S. charts, showcasing his remarkable ability as a country artist to dominate various rankings.
In the UK, "Love Somebody" made history by debuting at No. 1 on the UK Country Airplay Chart, marking a significant achievement.
The track has reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart, marking Wallen's third leader on Billboard's competitive songs chart, which combines sales, streams, and radio airplay.
This achievement makes "Love Somebody" the fourth song to top both the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts in 2024, following Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em", and Wallen's own "I Had Some Help".
Despite past controversies, Wallen's popularity continues to grow, with analysts predicting even greater success for his upcoming fourth album.
Described as a 'heartbreak hit-in-the-making', "Love Somebody" reflects Wallen's quest for authenticity amidst superficiality.
The song has outperformed Wallen's earlier single "Lies Lies Lies," garnering 31.1 million streams and 17,000 sales compared to 27 million streams and 14,000 sales for its predecessor.
Wallen's collaboration with Post Malone, "I Had Some Help," has moved to No. 3 on the charts, accumulating 746 million all-time streams.
The single was heavily promoted through TikTok and live performances, leading to its instant chart success and a strong radio debut with 15.2 million in airplay audience during its opening week.
Additionally, "Love Somebody" has entered the Billboard Global 200 as a top 10 hit, although it ranks lower at No. 134 on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart, indicating limited international reach.
The song has been praised as a crowd-pleaser, showcasing Wallen's vocal strength and appealing to a wider audience with its pop-infused country sound.
Billboard analysts have expressed differing opinions on the longevity of "Love Somebody" at No. 1, considering both Shaboozey's potential to reclaim the top spot and Wallen's strong promotional push.
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Sources
Forbes • Oct 31, 2024
Morgan Wallen’s New Single Hits No. 1 In America—On Half A Dozen ChartsBillboard • Oct 29, 2024
Songs That Topped Both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country SongsMusicRow.com • Oct 29, 2024
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