List of Billboard Adult Contemporary number ones of 2024

Last updated

In January "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus set a new record for the most weeks at number one. Miley Cyrus Primavera19 -227 (48985546383).jpg
In January "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus set a new record for the most weeks at number one.

Adult Contemporary is a chart published by Billboard ranking the top-performing songs in the United States in the adult contemporary music (AC) market, based on weekly airplay data from radio stations compiled by Broadcast Data Systems.

In the issue of Billboard dated January 6, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus moved back to number one, its 35th non-consecutive week atop the chart. [1] Two weeks later the song broke the record for the most weeks at number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. [2] The following week, Taylor Swift reached number one with "Cruel Summer", a song which had been available as an album track since 2019 but not promoted as a single until 2023. [3] "Flowers" returned to number one for a single week the following week before "Cruel Summer" spent a further six weeks in the top spot. "Flowers" returned to number one in the issue dated March 23 and held the top spot for 19 consecutive weeks, meaning that it had spent the equivalent of more than a year in the top spot in total.

Chart history

Taylor Swift topped the chart with "Cruel Summer", which had originally been released in 2019. Eras Tour - Arlington, TX - Reputation act 1 (cropped).jpg
Taylor Swift topped the chart with "Cruel Summer", which had originally been released in 2019.
Teddy Swims reached number one in the issue of Billboard dated August 3 with "Lose Control". Teddy Swims Warner Records.jpg
Teddy Swims reached number one in the issue of Billboard dated August 3 with "Lose Control".
The comedian and talk show host Jimmy Fallon had the year's final AC number one. Jimmy Fallon, Montclair Film Festival, 2013.jpg
The comedian and talk show host Jimmy Fallon had the year's final AC number one.
Issue dateTitleArtist(s)Ref.
January 6"Flowers" Miley Cyrus [1]
January 13 [4]
January 20 [5]
January 27"Cruel Summer" Taylor Swift [6]
February 3"Flowers" Miley Cyrus [7]
February 10"Cruel Summer" Taylor Swift [8]
February 17 [9]
February 24 [10]
March 2 [11]
March 9 [12]
March 16 [13]
March 23"Flowers" Miley Cyrus [14]
March 30 [15]
April 6 [16]
April 13 [17]
April 20 [18]
April 27 [19]
May 4 [20]
May 11 [21]
May 18 [22]
May 25 [23]
June 1 [24]
June 8 [25]
June 15 [26]
June 22 [27]
June 29 [28]
July 6 [29]
July 13 [30]
July 20 [31]
July 27 [32]
August 3"Lose Control" Teddy Swims [33]
August 10 [34]
August 17 [35]
August 24 [36]
August 31 [37]
September 7 [38]
September 14 [39]
September 21 [40]
September 28 [41]
October 5 [42]
October 12 [43]
October 19 [44]
October 26 [45]
November 2 [46]
November 9 [47]
November 16 [48]
November 23 [49]
November 30 [50]
December 7 [51]
December 14 [52]
December 21"Holiday" Jimmy Fallon and Jonas Brothers [53]
December 28 [54]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miley Cyrus</span> American singer and actress (born 1992)

Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a pop icon, Cyrus has been recognized for her evolving artistry and image reinventions. She is a daughter of singer Billy Ray Cyrus, and deemed one of the few examples of a child star with a successful musical career as an adult. Cyrus emerged as a teen idol as the title character in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011). As Hannah Montana, she achieved success on the Billboard charts with two number-one soundtracks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">See You Again (Miley Cyrus song)</span> 2007 single by Miley Cyrus

"See You Again" is the debut single by American singer Miley Cyrus as the lead single from Meet Miley Cyrus (2007), the second soundtrack album from the Disney Channel original series Hannah Montana and also the opening track of the debut studio album of Cyrus. It was written by Cyrus with the song's producers Antonina Armato and Tim James. Later, it was remixed by Armato and James as the second single and closing track from Cyrus' second studio album, Breakout (2008). Musically, the track is a dance-rock song that contains influences from various musical genres, including electronic music. Lyrically, it speaks of teenage romance. The original version of the song was only released as a single in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The song was released internationally remixed by Rock Mafia.

<i>Hannah Montana: The Movie</i> (soundtrack) 2009 soundtrack album

Hannah Montana: The Movie is the soundtrack for the film of the same name. The film is an adaptation of the popular Disney Channel original series Hannah Montana, which first aired in 2006. In the television series and film, American singer and actress Miley Cyrus portrays Miley Stewart, a girl with a secret double life as the popstar Hannah Montana. Cyrus performs twelve of the songs on the album, seven of which are credited to Hannah Montana. American singers Billy Ray Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and Rascal Flatts and English singer Steve Rushton also have songs on the soundtrack.

<i>The Time of Our Lives</i> (EP) 2009 EP by Miley Cyrus

The Time of Our Lives is the first extended play (EP) by American recording artist Miley Cyrus. The EP was released on August 28, 2009 by Hollywood Records, initially as a Walmart exclusive in the United States. Most of the album was produced by John Shanks; Dr. Luke also produced. The Time of Our Lives was originally conceived as a release to accompany Cyrus' apparel line with Max Azria. Cyrus had fairly limited involvement in the composition of the release, only having writing credits on one track: a live version of the previously released Jonas Brothers collaboration, "Before the Storm".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Party in the U.S.A.</span> 2009 single by Miley Cyrus

"Party in the U.S.A." is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus from her debut extended play (EP), The Time of Our Lives (2009). It was released on August 4, 2009, by Hollywood Records as the lead single from the project. The song was written and produced by Dr. Luke, with additional songwriting provided by Jessie J and Claude Kelly. It is a pop song, with lyrics reflecting her relocating from Nashville, Tennessee, to Hollywood, California. This is one of four collaborations between Cyrus and Dr. Luke, with the EP title track "The Time of Our Lives", will.i.am's "Fall Down" and "Wrecking Ball" following in 2013.

The Adult Pop Airplay chart is published weekly by Billboard magazine and ranks "the most popular adult top 40 as based on radio airplay detections measured by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems."

<i>Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus</i> 2007 soundtrack album by Hannah Montana and studio album by Miley Cyrus

Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus is a double album by American singer Miley Cyrus, released on June 26, 2007, by Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records. The first disc is the soundtrack for the second season of the television series Hannah Montana and credited to Cyrus's title character Hannah Montana, and the second disc is Cyrus' debut studio album.

<i>Bangerz</i> 2013 studio album by Miley Cyrus

Bangerz is the fourth studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus, released on September 30, 2013, by RCA Records. It is her first body of original work since leaving Hollywood Records after her third studio album Can't Be Tamed (2010) and signing with RCA in early 2013. Cyrus began working on the album, and decided against prioritizing her acting career as originally stated, in 2012. Bangerz is a pop, hip hop and R&B record, with lyrical themes that revolve largely around romance. It is a shift from Cyrus' previous work, which she felt "disconnected" from. Pop singer Britney Spears and rappers Big Sean, French Montana, Future, Ludacris, and Nelly appear as guest vocalists.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus song)</span> 2013 single by Miley Cyrus

"Wrecking Ball" is a song recorded by American singer Miley Cyrus for her fourth studio album, Bangerz (2013). It was released on August 25, 2013, by RCA Records as the album's second single. The song was written by Mozella, Stephan Moccio, Sacha Skarbek, with Dr. Luke and Cirkut, who also served as the producers, credited as co-writers along with David Kim. "Wrecking Ball" is a pop ballad which lyrically discusses the deterioration of a relationship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malibu (Miley Cyrus song)</span> 2017 single by Miley Cyrus

"Malibu" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released on May 11, 2017, by RCA Records as the lead single from her sixth studio album, Younger Now. Its lyrics were written by Cyrus and its music and production was done by her and Oren Yoel. The song first premiered on Beats 1 on May 11 and was then subsequently released for digital download and streaming that day. It was commercially successful, reaching the top 10 in the US, and number eleven in the UK. "Malibu" became Cyrus's ninth top-ten entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been certified sextuple-platinum in Australia, quadruple-platinum in Norway, triple platinum in Canada, double platinum in Spain and the United States, and platinum in multiple European territories, including the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nothing Breaks Like a Heart</span> 2018 single by Mark Ronson featuring Miley Cyrus

"Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" is a song by British musician Mark Ronson featuring American singer Miley Cyrus, released on 29 November 2018 by RCA Records as the lead single from Ronson's fifth studio album, Late Night Feelings (2019).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cruel Summer (Taylor Swift song)</span> 2023 single by Taylor Swift

"Cruel Summer" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her seventh studio album, Lover (2019). Swift and Jack Antonoff produced the song, and they wrote it with St. Vincent. "Cruel Summer" is a synth-pop, industrial pop, and electropop song composed of synths, wobbling beats, and vocoder-manipulated vocals. The lyrics are about an intense romance during a painful summer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Pollack (songwriter)</span> American songwriter and record producer

Michael Ross Pollack is an American songwriter and record producer. He has written songs for artists such as Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Jonas Brothers, Beyoncé, Lizzo, Kelly Clarkson and many others. He achieved his first US Top 40 radio #1 in February 2020 with Maroon 5's "Memories", his second in February 2022 with Justin Bieber's "Ghost", and his third in February 2023 with Miley Cyrus' "Flowers". He achieved his first Billboard Hot 100 #1 in January 2023 with Miley Cyrus' "Flowers".

The Billboard Global 200 is a weekly record chart published by Billboard magazine. The chart ranks the top songs globally and is based on digital sales and online streaming from over 200 territories worldwide. First announced in mid-2019, it officially launched in September 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Flowers (Miley Cyrus song)</span> 2023 single by Miley Cyrus

"Flowers" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus from her eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation (2023). Columbia Records released it as the album's lead single on January 12, 2023, in some countries and on January 13 worldwide. Cyrus wrote "Flowers" with Gregory "Aldae" Hein and Michael Pollack, while Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson handled the production. A pop song with disco, rock, and funk influences, its lyrics express an ex-lover's acceptance of being independent after no longer feeling the need to rely on someone else to be complete.

<i>Endless Summer Vacation</i> 2023 album by Miley Cyrus

Endless Summer Vacation is the eighth studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus, released on March 10, 2023, via Columbia Records. It is her first new body of work since leaving RCA Records after her seventh studio album Plastic Hearts (2020) and signing with Columbia in early 2021. A pop and dance-pop record, Endless Summer Vacation is a shift from the synth-pop, rock, and glam rock genres featured on Plastic Hearts. Cyrus related its overall concept to her affection for Los Angeles, where the album was mainly recorded, and its track sequencing to the course of a day. Brandi Carlile and Sia are featured as guest vocalists.

References

  1. 1 2 "Adult Contemporary: Week of January 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. Trust, Gary (January 12, 2024). "Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' Breaks Record With 37th Week at No. 1 on Adult Contemporary Chart". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  3. Trust, Gary (January 19, 2024). "Taylor Swift's 'Cruel Summer' Hits No. 1 on Adult Contemporary Chart". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  4. "Adult Contemporary: Week of January 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  5. "Adult Contemporary: Week of January 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  6. "Adult Contemporary: Week of January 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  7. "Adult Contemporary: Week of February 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  8. "Adult Contemporary: Week of February 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  9. "Adult Contemporary: Week of February 17, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  10. "Adult Contemporary: Week of February 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  11. "Adult Contemporary: Week of March 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  12. "Adult Contemporary: Week of March 9, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  13. "Adult Contemporary: Week of March 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  14. "Adult Contemporary: Week of March 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  15. "Adult Contemporary: Week of March 30, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  16. "Adult Contemporary: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  17. "Adult Contemporary: Week of April 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  18. "Adult Contemporary: Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  19. "Adult Contemporary: Week of April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  20. "Adult Contemporary: Week of May 4, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  21. "Adult Contemporary: Week of May 11, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  22. "Adult Contemporary: Week of May 18, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  23. "Adult Contemporary: Week of May 25, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  24. "Adult Contemporary: Week of June 1, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  25. "Adult Contemporary: Week of June 8, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  26. "Adult Contemporary: Week of June 15, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  27. "Adult Contemporary: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  28. "Adult Contemporary: Week of June 29, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  29. "Adult Contemporary: Week of July 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  30. "Adult Contemporary: Week of July 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  31. "Adult Contemporary: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  32. "Adult Contemporary: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  33. "Adult Contemporary: Week of August 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  34. "Adult Contemporary: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  35. "Adult Contemporary: Week of August 17, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  36. "Adult Contemporary: Week of August 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  37. "Adult Contemporary: Week of August 31, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  38. "Adult Contemporary: Week of September 7, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  39. "Adult Contemporary: Week of September 14, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  40. "Adult Contemporary: Week of September 21, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  41. "Adult Contemporary: Week of September 28, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  42. "Adult Contemporary: Week of October 5, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  43. "Adult Contemporary: Week of October 12, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  44. "Adult Contemporary: Week of October 19, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  45. "Adult Contemporary: Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  46. "Adult Contemporary: Week of November 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  47. "Adult Contemporary: Week of November 9, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  48. "Adult Contemporary: Week of November 16, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  49. "Adult Contemporary: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  50. "Adult Contemporary: Week of November 30, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  51. "Adult Contemporary: Week of December 7, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  52. "Adult Contemporary: Week of December 14, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  53. "Adult Contemporary: Week of December 21, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  54. "Adult Contemporary: Week of December 28, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2024.