Morgan Wallen has done it again, and this time, he’s making history while he’s doing it. For the second year in a row, Wallen has snagged the coveted #1 spot on Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart, marking a milestone not seen in 46 years. With his 2024 collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” Wallen has cemented himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of music—country or otherwise.
In 2024, Wallen teamed up with Post Malone for the hit single “I Had Some Help,” the lead track from Post Malone’s album F-1 Trillion. The song dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks during the summer, eventually earning the top spot on Billboard’s Songs of the Summer list. According to WhiskeyRiff, Wallen is only the second artist in history to achieve back-to-back #1 Songs of the Summer, a feat last accomplished by Andy Gibb in 1977 and 1978. Gibb’s songs “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” and “Shadow Dancing” were the last to hold this honor—until now.
But this isn’t Wallen’s first rodeo. In 2023, his solo smash “Last Night” claimed the #1 Song of the Summer, making him the first country artist in nearly 50 years to top the chart, as noted by Kicks105. John Denver’s “Annie’s Song” in 1974 was the last country song to hold that title. Wallen’s return to the top in 2024, alongside Post Malone, further underscores country music’s growing dominance in the mainstream.
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This achievement isn’t just a win for Wallen but for country music. In 2023, Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” landed the #2 spot on the Songs of the Summer chart. In 2024, another country hit—Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”—followed Wallen and Post Malone in second place. Wallen’s back-to-back wins show that country music is no longer just riding in the back seat; it’s taking over the road.
Morgan Wallen’s ability to blend traditional country roots with modern, chart-topping appeal is helping to redefine the genre and bring it to new heights. With two consecutive #1 Songs of the Summer, Wallen isn’t just making history—he’s setting the pace for the future of country music.
