This list is updated as of October 7, 2020. Future additions will be added in time.
The calendar year with most #1 debuts: 2020 (9 and counting)
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Most #1 debuts by artist: |
| Ariana Grande (4) |
| Travis Scott (3) |
| Mariah Carey (3) |
| Justin Bieber (3) |
| Drake (3) |
| Lady Gaga (2) |
| Taylor Swift (2) |
| Britney Spears (2) |
Most songs to debut
consecutively at #1
Most songs to debut consecutively at #1
Most songs to debut consecutively at #1
Elton John
“Candle in the Wind 1997” / “Something About the Way You Look Tonight”
October 11, 1997
*14 Weeks at #1
*Spent non-consecutive weeks at #1
Became Billboard’s AND Top 40 Weekly’s #1 song of the year.
DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
“I'm the One”
May 20, 2017
*1 Week at #1
Became Billboard’s #1 song of the year.
*Spent non-consecutive weeks at #1
*Spent non-consecutive weeks at #1
*Spent non-consecutive weeks at #1
*Spent non-consecutive weeks at #1
