12 Artists & Bands with 10+ No.1 Singles in the US
Hundreds of singers and bands have topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but only a few dozen have more than one No.1 hit, and even rarer are those with 10 or more No.1 singles in the US.
These music icons didn’t just dominate the charts across decades, they defined entire eras of pop culture. In this article, we’ll take a look at the select group of artists and bands that have hit double digits when it comes to Hot 100 chart-toppers.
12 Artists and Bands with the most US chart-toppers
*Note: The list includes entries up to April 2025
1) The Beatles – 20
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Hey Jude”
Arguably the greatest band of all time – The Beatles sit at the very top with a whopping 20 No.1 singles in the US, and their biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Hey Jude”, spent 9 weeks at No.1 in 1968. This British invasion band changed the face of music forever.
All No. 1 Hits:
“I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “She Loves You,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Love Me Do,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “I Feel Fine,” “Eight Days a Week,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Help!,” “Yesterday,” “We Can Work It Out,” “Paperback Writer,” “Penny Lane,” “All You Need Is Love,” “Hello, Goodbye,” “Hey Jude,” “Get Back,” “Come Together,” “Let It Be,” “The Long and Winding Road”
2) Mariah Carey – 19
Biggest Hot 100 single: “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Mariah Carey, aka the Queen of Christmas, holds the solo artist record with 19 No.1 singles. Her longest-running No.1 is the modern holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, which returns to the top of the chart annually.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Vision of Love,” “Love Takes Time,” “Someday,” “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “Emotions,” “I’ll Be There,” “Dreamlover,” “Hero,” “Fantasy,” “One Sweet Day,” “Always Be My Baby,” “Honey,” “My All,” “Heartbreaker,” “Thank God I Found You,” “We Belong Together,” “Don’t Forget About Us,” “Touch My Body,” “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
3) Elvis Presley – 18
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Don’t Be Cruel” / “Hound Dog”
The King of Rock and Roll – Elvis Presley ruled the charts before the Hot 100 even existed, but once it launched in 1958, he kept on stacking hits – 18 No.1 songs in total. His double-sided smash “Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog” is his biggest, spending 11 weeks at No.1 on the chart in 1956.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Heartbreak Hotel,” “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender,” “Too Much,” “All Shook Up,” “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Don’t,” “Hard Headed Woman,” “A Big Hunk o’ Love,” “Stuck on You,” “It’s Now or Never,” “Are You Lonesome Tonight?,” “Surrender,” “Good Luck Charm,” “Suspicious Minds”
4) Rihanna – 14
Biggest Hot 100 single: “We Found Love”
Rihanna is a hit-making machine with 14 No.1 singles, and “We Found Love” (featuring Calvin Harris) spent 10 weeks at the top, her longest run at No.1 on the Billboard chart. From pop to R&B to dance, she’s conquered every genre.
All No. 1 Hits:
“SOS,” “Umbrella,” “Take a Bow,” “Disturbia,” “Rude Boy,” “Only Girl (In the World),” “What’s My Name?,” “We Found Love,” “Diamonds,” “The Monster,” “Work,” “Needed Me,” “Love on the Brain,” “Stay”
Not bad for someone who’s also running a fashion empire.
5) Michael Jackson – 13
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Say Say Say” (duet with Paul McCartney)
The King of Pop has scored 13 No.1 singles in the United States, and “Say Say Say”, his infectious duet with Paul McCartney, was one of his biggest chart smashes. From his early solo days to the Thriller era, Michael Jackson constantly broke records and set trends.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Ben,” “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” “Rock with You,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Say Say Say,” “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Bad,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Man in the Mirror,” “Dirty Diana,” “Black or White,” “You Are Not Alone”
6) Drake – 13
Biggest Hot 100 single: “God’s Plan”
Canadian rapper Drake is the face of 2010s rap and pop crossover, racking up 13 No.1 hits with “God’s Plan” as his biggest solo single, holding the top spot for 11 weeks. He is one of the undisputed kings of the streaming era.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Best I Ever Had,” “One Dance,” “God’s Plan,” “Nice for What,” “In My Feelings,” “Toosie Slide,” “What’s Next,” “Way 2 Sexy,” “Wait for U,” “Jimmy Cooks,” “Slime You Out,” “First Person Shooter,” “You Broke My Heart”
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7) The Supremes – 12
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Love Child”
The Supremes were Motown’s biggest success story, scoring 12 No.1 singles and paving the way for countless girl groups, although none have matched their success. Their biggest Hot 100 hit, “Love Child”, spent 2 weeks at No.1 in 1968.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Back in My Arms Again,” “I Hear a Symphony,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” “Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone,” “The Happening,” “Love Child,” “Someday We’ll Be Together”
8) Madonna – 12
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Like a Virgin”
Madonna redefined what it meant to be a pop icon, and her 12 No.1 singles in the US prove her staying power. “Like a Virgin” was her breakthrough No.1, staying at the top for 6 weeks and shocking the world in the process.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Like a Virgin,” “Crazy for You,” “Live to Tell,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” “Open Your Heart,” “Who’s That Girl,” “Like a Prayer,” “Vogue,” “Justify My Love,” “This Used to Be My Playground,” “Take a Bow,” “Music”
9) Taylor Swift – 12
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Shake It Off”
Taylor Swift’s rise from country starlet to global pop queen includes 12 No.1 Hot 100 singles, with the catchy pop anthem “Shake It Off” leading the way with 4 weeks at the top. She’s proven she can write a hit for any genre.
From heartbreak to dance hits, Swifties have followed her every move.
All No. 1 Hits:
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Bad Blood,” “Look What You Made Me Do,” “Cardigan,” “Willow,” “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version),” “Anti-Hero,” “Cruel Summer,” “Is It Over Now?,” “Fortnight”
10) Whitney Houston – 11
Biggest Hot 100 single: “I Will Always Love You”
Whitney Houston’s powerhouse vocals brought her 11 No.1 singles, and “I Will Always Love You” is the biggest of them all, spending a jaw-dropping 14 weeks at No.1 on the Billboard charts. Her voice could make any song unforgettable.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “So Emotional,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” “All the Man That I Need,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)”
11) Stevie Wonder – 10
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Ebony and Ivory” (duet with Paul McCartney)
With 10 No.1 hits, Stevie Wonder is one of the most versatile musicians to ever top the Billboard Hot 100. His biggest? “Ebony and Ivory”, a duet with Paul McCartney that spent 7 weeks at the top of the chart.
All No. 1 Hits:
“Fingertips,” “Superstition,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “Higher Ground,” “Living for the City,” “Boogie On Reggae Woman,” “I Wish,” “Sir Duke,” “Ebony and Ivory,” “That’s What Friends Are For”
12) Janet Jackson – 10
Biggest Hot 100 single: “Miss You Much”
Janet Jackson brought her own brand of rhythm and attitude to the pop charts, scoring 10 No.1 singles in the US along the way. “Miss You Much” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 4 weeks in 1989 and became one of her signature hits.
All No. 1 Hits:
“When I Think of You,” “Miss You Much,” “Escapade,” “Black Cat,” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “Again,” “Together Again,” “Doesn’t Really Matter,” “All for You”
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Final Thoughts
These artists and bands didn’t just grab a hit, they made chart dominance a career. From Beatles mania to Taylor Swift takeovers, the pop charts have been shaped by these titans of music.
With 10 or more No.1 singles in the United States, they’ve earned a permanent place in Billboard history… and our playlists.