Blake Shelton continues his march toward legendary status in country music, achieving another major milestone this week. His latest hit, “Pour Me a Drink,” a collaboration with genre-blending superstar Post Malone, has reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The track ascended from third place to the top, marking a significant success for both artists.
A Major Milestone for Shelton
With “Pour Me a Drink” hitting No. 1, Blake Shelton has now notched his twenty-ninth career No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, solidifying his place among country music’s greats. This accomplishment ties him with Tim McGraw for the second-most No. 1 hits on the chart, with only Kenny Chesney ahead, holding the record with four more chart-toppers.
Shelton’s journey to this impressive milestone has been decades in the making, with hit after hit cementing his status as one of the most successful artists in the country music world.
Post Malone’s Crossover Success
For Post Malone, the success of “Pour Me a Drink” is another feather in his cap as he continues to expand his musical horizons beyond hip-hop and pop. This marks Malone’s second No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, following his debut country hit “I Had Some Help” earlier this year, which also featured Morgan Wallen, currently one of country music’s hottest stars.
Malone’s ability to collaborate with top country artists like Shelton and Wallen has made his transition into the country genre seamless and highly successful. His embrace of the genre and collaboration with well-known country figures has helped him gain credibility and fans in the country music scene.
“Pour Me a Drink” and Malone’s Country Album
“Pour Me a Drink” serves as the second official single from Post Malone’s debut country album, F-1 Trillion. The album represents Malone’s bold step into country music, and so far, it’s paying off with massive success.
The album’s third single, “Guy For That,” featuring country star Luke Combs, is also making its mark on the charts, currently sitting at No. 26 on the Country Airplay chart. With two top-tier collaborations already under his belt, Malone is quickly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in country music.
Shelton Matches McGraw’s Record
Shelton’s achievement of tying Tim McGraw with 29 No. 1 hits is no small feat, especially considering the fierce competition in country music, where airplay is key to chart dominance. Both Shelton and McGraw are among the most consistent hitmakers in the genre, but now all eyes are on whether Shelton can continue his streak and potentially surpass Kenny Chesney for the title of most No. 1s on the Country Airplay chart.
For Shelton, who has long been a fixture in country music and on The Voice, this latest achievement brings him one step closer to cementing his place as one of the all-time greats in the genre.
As “Pour Me a Drink” tops the charts, it’s clear that the combination of Shelton’s country credibility and Malone’s genre-bending appeal has proven to be a powerful force in modern country music.
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