Justin Bieber Achieves 11th No. 1 Hit on Billboard's Pop Airplay Chart with 'Daisies
Justin Bieber has achieved his 11th No. 1 hit on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart with his song "Daisies," climbing to the top spot on the chart dated Oct. 18. This accomplishment ties him with Bruno Mars for the most solo male leaders in the history of the Pop Airplay chart, which dates back to October 1992. Maroon 5, Katy Perry, and Rihanna also share the second spot with 11 No. 1 hits each, trailing behind Taylor Swift's record of 13 chart-toppers. "Daisies," released under JRC/ILH/Def Jam/Republic, marks Bieber's return to the Pop Airplay summit after more than three-and-a-half years since his last No. 1 hit, "Ghost," in February 2022. Bieber's reign on the chart spans almost a decade, starting with his first No. 1 hit, "What Do You Mean?" in late October 2015.
The Pop Airplay chart ranks songs based on weekly plays on over 150 mainstream top 40 radio stations monitored by Mediabase, with data provided to Billboard by Luminate. Bieber's 11 No. 1 hits on the Pop Airplay chart include a variety of his popular tracks. "Daisies" is featured on Bieber's album SWAG, which debuted in July and marked his 12th top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 chart. The song also secured Bieber's 27th top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, tying him with Janet Jackson for the 10th most top 10 hits in the chart's history.
In a notable achievement, "Daisies" surpassed Alex Warren's "Ordinary" to claim the No. 1 spot on the Pop Airplay chart after Warren's song held the position for a record-breaking 16 weeks. This achievement surpassed Ace of Base's "The Sign," which held the record for 14 weeks in 1994. All charts dated Oct. 18 will be updated on Tuesday, Oct. 14, on Billboard.com.
In conclusion, Justin Bieber's latest hit "Daisies" has secured his 11th No. 1 spot on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, solidifying his position as one of the top solo male artists in the chart's history. His success with "Daisies" adds to his impressive track record of chart-topping hits and further cements his status as a prominent figure in the music industry.