By scoring his 31st No. 1 single (“Here and Now”) this week, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990.

Kenny first No. 1 on the chart was “She’s Got It All” in 1997.

Most No. 1 Singles on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart

1. Kenny Chesney: 31
2. Tim McGraw: 29
3. Blake Shelton: 27
4. George Strait: 26
5. Alan Jackson: 26

Notes

• Tim’s current single, “I Called Mama,” is No. 18 on the Airplay chart after eight weeks.
• Blake’s current single, “Nobody But You,” featuring Gwen Stefani, is No. 6 on the Airplay chart after 26 weeks. The tune topped the chart for two weeks in April/May 2020.
• Kenny will release his new single, “Happy Does,” to country radio on July 20.
• Neither George Strait nor Alan Jackson has a single on the chart.
• Luke Bryan is in sixth place on the all-time list with 22 No. 1 singles on the Airplay chart. His current single, “One Margarita,” is No. 2 on the chart this week.