Morgan Wallen Reclaims No. 1 on Billboard 200, Sets Record

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Quick Read

  • Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing At A Time’ is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
  • The album earned its 16th non-consecutive week at the top.
  • Wallen is the first country artist with three albums in the top 10 at once.
  • He and Zach Bryan also traded the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 singles chart.

Morgan Wallen is back on top of the Billboard 200 albums chart, as his blockbuster LP One Thing At A Time reclaims the No. 1 position for a 16th non-consecutive week. The move, reflected on the chart dated Sept. 9, 2023, displaces Zach Bryan’s self-titled album, which debuted at the top one week prior.

In addition to reclaiming the top spot, Wallen also set a new benchmark for country artists by landing three of his albums in the top 10 simultaneously, underscoring his extraordinary and sustained commercial power.

What the chart shows

According to Billboard’s official chart data, One Thing At A Time returned to the No. 1 spot after Bryan’s self-titled album pushed it to second place the previous week. This marks the album’s 16th week at the summit since its release.

Wallen made history by also charting his previous albums Dangerous: The Double Album at No. 3 and If I Know Me at No. 10. This is the first time a country artist has ever had three albums in the Billboard 200’s top 10 at the same time.

The two artists also dominated the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart during the same period. Bryan’s collaboration with Kacey Musgraves, “I Remember Everything,” debuted at No. 1, while Wallen’s own hit “Last Night” returned to the top spot for its own 16th week.

Why it matters for fans

The chart-topping exchange between Wallen and Bryan highlights a major moment for contemporary country music, showcasing two different artists resonating powerfully with massive audiences. Wallen’s record-setting chart endurance demonstrates a deep and consistent connection with his fanbase, while Bryan’s immediate No. 1 debut signals his arrival as a major commercial force.

For listeners, this friendly competition at the peak of the all-genre charts validates the genre’s current dominance in the streaming era and the widespread appeal of both artists.

What’s confirmed vs. still being checked

All chart positions and records cited in this article are confirmed by official Billboard reporting for the chart week dated September 9, 2023. This includes Morgan Wallen’s three albums in the Billboard 200 top 10 and the respective No. 1 singles for both Wallen and Zach Bryan on the Hot 100.

Details reported elsewhere regarding specific release strategies or album editions are not part of the official chart data confirmation.