Morgan Wallen has been on a record-breaking streak, but his latest milestone is one for the history books. The country star just surpassed Garth Brooks for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart—an achievement that took Brooks 35 years to accomplish.
With 174 total weeks at the top of the chart, Wallen has officially claimed the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 by any country artist in the chart’s 61-year history. And he did it in less than five years.
Morgan Wallen’s Rapid Rise to the Top
Wallen’s chart dominance has been nothing short of unstoppable. His first album, If I Know Me (2018), laid the foundation, but it was Dangerous: The Double Album (2021) that truly catapulted him into superstar territory. That album alone spent ten weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 and over 100 weeks in the top 10—an achievement that solidified Wallen as a generational talent.
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But it was One Thing at a Time (2023) that shattered records and cemented his place in country music history. Released in March 2023, the album spent 75 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. That’s over a year and a half dominating the country music world.
For perspective, Garth Brooks, a country music titan, needed 17 releases over 35 years to hit 173 weeks at No. 1. Wallen pulled it off with just three studio albums in a fraction of the time.
How Wallen’s Success Stacks Up Against Garth Brooks
It’s no small feat to surpass Garth Brooks, an artist who revolutionized country music and remains one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Brooks’ chart-topping albums, including No Fences (1990) and Ropin’ the Wind (1991), dominated country music for decades. His live shows set attendance records, and he redefined what it meant to be a country megastar.
But Wallen has done something no one saw coming—he’s rewriting the record books at lightning speed.
The key to his success? Streaming and fan loyalty. Unlike the era when Brooks ruled the charts, Wallen’s music thrives in a digital world where fans stream his songs on repeat. His latest releases have already amassed hundreds of millions of streams, making it easier than ever to maintain chart dominance.
And while Brooks built his empire through traditional album sales and massive arena tours, Wallen’s success combines streaming, sold-out stadiums, and relentless fan engagement.
What’s Next for Morgan Wallen?
Wallen isn’t slowing down anytime soon. He’s poised to extend his record even further with a new album on the way. His upcoming project, “I’m the Problem”, is already generating buzz, and fans eagerly await more music.
If history indicates, his next album will debut at No. 1, adding to his staggering total weeks at the top. And at just 31 years old, Wallen still has decades ahead of him to push the boundaries of country music success.
Breaking a record set by Garth Brooks is no small feat—but the way things are going, Morgan Wallen might just be getting started.
