Billboard Hot 100 Albums 2019

Music Lovers Rejoice: Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Lil Nas X Dominate 2019

Taylor Swift's 'Lover' Breaks Records

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated seventh studio album, "Lover," has taken the music world by storm. The album earned the biggest sales week of 2019 and became the best-selling album of the year, surpassing the success of albums such as "When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go," "A Star Is Born Soundtrack," and Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's "Shallow."

Ariana Grande Makes History

Ariana Grande has solidified her status as a pop superstar by becoming the first solo artist and second overall artist, following The Beatles, to rank at Nos. 1, 2, and 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously. Her hit songs "7 Rings" and "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" have dominated the charts, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim.

Lil Nas X Sets New Record

Country-rap sensation Lil Nas X broke the record for the longest-running number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100 with his smash hit "Old Town Road." The song spent an unprecedented nineteen weeks at the top of the charts, surpassing the previous record set by Mariah Carey's "One Sweet Day." This remarkable achievement has solidified Lil Nas X's place as one of the most influential artists in contemporary music.