Morgan Wallen Leads with Record 230 Weeks at No. 1 on Top Country Albums Chart, Followed by Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift

Morgan Wallen’s album I’m the Problem has achieved a remarkable milestone, leading the Top Country Albums chart for the 44th nonconsecutive week as of April 18, 2026. This accomplishment brings Wallen’s total weeks at No. 1 to an unprecedented 230, solidifying his position as the artist with the most weeks atop the chart in its 62-year history.

Wallen’s Rapid Ascent

Wallen’s ascent to the top of the charts is particularly noteworthy given the short time frame in which he has achieved this success. He first reached No. 1 on August 15, 2020, and has since maintained a strong presence in the country music scene. His ability to dominate the charts exemplifies the changing landscape of country music, where male solo artists have historically been predominant.

The Evolution of the Chart

The Top Country Albums chart, originally known as Hot Country Albums, was first published on January 11, 1964. Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire (The Best of Johnny Cash) was the inaugural album to top this chart, following its success on the Hot Country Songs chart. Over the years, the chart has undergone various transformations, including a name change to Hot Country LPs from 1968 to 1984, reflecting the era’s vinyl LP popularity.

Dominance of Male Artists

A total of 21 artists have logged 50 or more weeks at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. While male solo artists dominate this list, three female solo artists and two groups have also made significant contributions. Notably, one of these groups is an all-female ensemble. However, only one Black artist has achieved 50 or more weeks at No. 1, highlighting the ongoing need for greater inclusivity within the genre.

Notable Artists with Extended Runs at No. 1

The following artists have made their mark on the Top Country Albums chart with impressive records:

• Kenny Chesney: 50 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: October 14, 2000
  • Most recent week at No. 1: May 16, 2020
  • Longest-running No. 1: When the Sun Goes Down (14 weeks in 2004)

• LeAnn Rimes: 50 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: July 27, 1996
  • Most recent week at No. 1: February 17, 2001
  • Longest-running No. 1: Blue (28 weeks in 1996-97)

• Eddy Arnold: 51 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: August 14, 1965
  • Most recent week at No. 1: May 4, 1968
  • Longest-running No. 1: My World (17 weeks in 1965-66)

• Glen Campbell: 51 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: February 10, 1968
  • Most recent week at No. 1: May 7, 1977
  • Longest-running No. 1: Wichita Lineman (20 weeks in 1968-69)

• Merle Haggard: 51 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: December 10, 1966
  • Most recent week at No. 1: June 20, 2015
  • Longest-running No. 1: Pancho & Lefty (with Willie Nelson) (eight weeks in 1983)

• Johnny Cash: 57 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: January 11, 1964
  • Most recent week at No. 1: April 12, 2014
  • Longest-running No. 1: Johnny Cash at San Quentin (20 weeks in 1969)

• Buck Owens: 60 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: January 25, 1964
  • Most recent week at No. 1: April 20, 1968
  • Longest-running No. 1: I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail (15 weeks in 1965)

• George Strait: 61 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: February 18, 1984
  • Most recent week at No. 1: April 13, 2019
  • Longest-running No. 1s: Ocean Front Property (six weeks in 1987) and Carrying Your Love With Me (six weeks in 1997)

• The Chicks: 73 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: January 30, 1999
  • Most recent week at No. 1: August 8, 2020
  • Longest-running No. 1: Fly (36 weeks in 1999-2000)

• Waylon Jennings: 76 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: September 6, 1975
  • Most recent week at No. 1: June 14, 1986
  • Longest-running No. 1: Greatest Hits (16 weeks in 1979)

• Tim McGraw: 76 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: April 9, 1994
  • Most recent week at No. 1: September 5, 2020
  • Longest-running No. 1: Not a Moment Too Soon (29 weeks in 1994)

• Randy Travis: 80 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: August 9, 1986
  • Most recent week at No. 1: November 24, 1990
  • Longest-running No. 1: Always & Forever (43 weeks in 1987-88)

• Charley Pride: 85 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: May 18, 1968
  • Most recent week at No. 1: May 17, 1980
  • Longest-running No. 1s: Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs (16 weeks in 1972) and The Best of Charley Pride, Volume 2 (16 weeks in 1972)

• Luke Combs: 90 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: June 24, 2017
  • Most recent week at No. 1: April 4, 2026
  • Longest-running No. 1: This One’s for You (50 weeks in 2017-18)

• Shania Twain: 97 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: July 22, 1995
  • Most recent week at No. 1: October 21, 2017
  • Longest-running No. 1: Come on Over (50 weeks in 1997-2000)

• Kenny Rogers: 99 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: May 21, 1977
  • Most recent week at No. 1: April 4, 2020
  • Longest-running No. 1: Kenny (25 weeks in 1979-80)

• Taylor Swift: 101 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: August 4, 2007
  • Most recent week at No. 1: July 29, 2023
  • Longest-running No. 1: Fearless (35 weeks in 2008-09)

• Willie Nelson: 107 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: October 4, 1975
  • Most recent week at No. 1: May 20, 2017
  • Longest-running No. 1: Always on My Mind (22 weeks in 1982)

• Alabama: 125 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: May 23, 1981
  • Most recent week at No. 1: November 11, 2006
  • Longest-running No. 1s: Feels So Right (28 weeks in 1981-82) and Mountain Music (28 weeks in 1982-83)

• Garth Brooks: 173 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: October 13, 1990
  • Most recent week at No. 1: December 23, 2017
  • Longest-running No. 1: No Fences (41 weeks in 1990-91)

• Morgan Wallen: 230 weeks

  • First week at No. 1: August 15, 2020
  • Most recent week at No. 1: April 18, 2026
  • Longest-running No. 1: Dangerous: The Double Album (97 weeks in 2021-23)

As reported by www.billboard.com.

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Published on 2026-04-12 23:18:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk