Morgan Wallen’s “20 Cigarettes” Tops Charts: A Country Airplay Record
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – March 1, 2026 – Morgan Wallen’s latest single, “20 Cigarettes,” ascended to the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week, marking a historic achievement for the artist. With this success, his 2025 album, I’m the Problem, becomes only the second album in the genre to produce six chart-topping singles, a feat previously unmatched by any other contemporary country artist.
The Country Airplay chart, a key indicator of a song’s performance on country radio stations across the United States, saw “20 Cigarettes” reach the peak position after 20 weeks on the tally – a coincidence noted by industry observers. Wallen’s dominance extends beyond this single success; the album has now spawned six No. 1 hits, with only the collaboration with Tate McRae, “What I Want,” failing to reach the top spot. That track, however, saw promotion focused on pop radio, explaining its absence from the Country Airplay top 40.
Prior to “20 Cigarettes,” I’m the Problem delivered five previous No. 1 singles: “Lies, Lies, Lies,” “Love Somebody,” the album’s title track “I’m the Problem,” “Just in Case,” and “I Got Better.” This accomplishment places Wallen in exclusive company, as he is now the only artist to achieve six No. 1 hits from two separate albums on the Country Airplay chart.
This latest success builds on a remarkable run for Wallen, who previously saw his album One Thing at a Time also generate six No. 1 singles. Those hits included “You Proof,” “Thought Make sure to Know,” “Last Night,” “Thinking About Me,” “Man Made a Bar” featuring Eric Church, and “Cowgirls” with Ernest. While two other singles from One Thing at a Time – the title track and “Everything I Love” – reached the Top 10, they stalled at No. 8, and No. 3 respectively, preventing a complete sweep of the chart.
With “20 Cigarettes” reaching No. 1, Wallen has now accumulated an impressive 20 No. 1 hits on the Country Airplay chart throughout his career. This milestone places him among an elite group of just 13 artists to have reached this benchmark, solidifying his position as a leading force in contemporary country music. A complete list of Wallen’s 20 No. 1 hits is as follows: “20 Cigarettes,” “Chasin’ You,” “Cowgirls” with Ernest, “I Got Better,” “I Had Some Facilitate” with Post Malone, “I’m The Problem,” “Just In Case,” “Last Night,” “Lies Lies Lies,” “Love Somebody,” “Man Made A Bar” with Eric Church, “Mamaw’s House” with Thomas Rhett, “More Than My Hometown,” “Sand In My Boots,” “Thinkin’ Bout Me,” “Thought You Should Know,” “Up Down” with Florida Georgia Line, “Wasted On You,” “Whiskey Glasses,” and “You Proof.”
Wallen’s continued success comes as he was recently highlighted by iHeart as one of the biggest stars in country music, blending traditional themes with influences from R&B, pop, and rock. The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, set to air on FOX on March 17, will likely reflect Wallen’s ongoing impact on the industry, following his leading ten nominations in 2025.