Morgan Wallen ties Elton John for the fourth-most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 among solo male artists, with 39 weeks. Morgan Wallen performs the song “’98 Braves” at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The show airs on November 19, 2023 on BBMAs.watch. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)
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Morgan Wallen is once again in charge of the Billboard 200 with his latest blockbuster I’m the Problem. The country title has led the main albums chart in the United States for 10 frames, with only short stints away from the throne during its lifetime. Another frame ruling the competitive tally helps Wallen form a tie with one of the most successful male musicians of all time.
Morgan Wallen Ties Elton John
Between all three of his No. 1s on the Billboard 200, Wallen has now controlled the chart for a collective 39 weeks, according to Billboard. That sum — which he reaches as I’m the Problem hits 10 frames at the top of the tally — ties Wallen with Elton John for the fourth-most terms ruling the Billboard 200 among solo male acts.
Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and Michael Jackson
Looking specifically at solo male musicians, Elvis Presley owns this bit of history, and he may not be matched for a long time. The late rock legend racked up 67 stays at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. He’s followed by Garth Brooks with 52 weeks and Michael Jackson with 51.
Morgan Wallen Recently Passed Drake and Harry Belafonte
I’m the Problem is steady at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and last week was also special for Wallen. With a thirty-eighth frame ahead of every other album in America, the country singer-songwriter passed both Drake and Harry Belafonte, as they had accumulated 37 spins at the top of the tally apiece.
Morgan Wallen’s Three 10-Week Rulers
Wallen has pushed three of his four full-lengths to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and all of them have led the charge for at least 10 weeks. I’m the Problem is now tied with Dangerous: The Double Album as his second-longest-ruling leader, as both racked up 10 stays at the summit. One Thing at a Time, his 2023 project, held on for 19 nonconsecutive frames.