HARDY, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw’s “McArthur” Makes a Splash

HARDY, alongside country music titans Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, and Tim McGraw, have achieved a significant milestone with their collaborative track, “McArthur.” The song impressively debuts at No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart (dated February 14th). According to Luminate data from the week of January 30th to February 5th, “McArthur” garnered an impressive 7.1 million official U.S. streams, reached 6.2 million listeners through radio airplay, and sold 7,000 copies.

Released on January 30th, “McArthur” further solidifies the artists’ already impressive chart histories. This debut extends their career top 10 counts on the Hot Country Songs chart to five for HARDY, 20 for Church, 42 for Wallen, and a remarkable 57 for McGraw. This demonstrates the enduring appeal and consistent success of each artist within the country music landscape.

Record-Breaking Debuts and a Generational Story

“McArthur” represents the highest Hot Country Songs debut to date for HARDY, Church, and McGraw. Morgan Wallen, already a record-holder, adds another achievement to his repertoire with his 32nd top 10 debut, building upon his record of eight No. 1 openings.

Produced by Jay Joyce, “McArthur” is a compelling story song penned by HARDY, Chase McGill, Jameson Rodgers, and Josh Thompson. The song uniquely assigns each artist a distinct voice within the same family lineage, creating a narrative that spans generations. It explores themes of legacy, land, time, and the emotional complexities of both preserving the past and embracing change. Currently, the single stands alone, not yet associated with a full album release.

Ella Langley’s Historic Run with “Dandelion” and “Choosin’ Texas”

Following closely behind, Ella Langley enters the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 7 with her single, “Dandelion.” The track boasts 7.9 million streams, 463,000 in radio audience, and 4,000 copies sold. “Dandelion” is the title track from her upcoming album, slated for release on April 10th. This project builds on a breakthrough year that has dramatically elevated Langley’s commercial profile, largely fueled by the success of her hit single, “Choosin’ Texas.”

The momentum continues as “Choosin’ Texas” holds the No. 1 position on Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, and the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. This remarkable achievement makes Langley only the third woman since October 2012 to simultaneously top both country charts and the first to lead all three. Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart provides further details on these rankings.

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