Chart-Topping Success: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' 'Die With a Smile' Resurgence on Adult Contemporary Chart
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have both moved on to new songs and eras since releasing "Die With a Smile" in mid-2024. Gaga returned to her dark dance-pop roots with the album Mayhem, featuring singles like "Disease" and "Abracadabra." Meanwhile, Mars collaborated with Blackpink's Rosé on the successful K-pop track "Apt." and announced his upcoming album, The Romantic, set to release in late February with the single "I Just Might."
Despite their new music, "Die With a Smile" has made a resurgence on the Adult Contemporary chart, reaching its all-time high at No. 2. The song has been on the chart for 73 weeks and continues to climb, a rare feat for the slow-moving Adult Contemporary list. Other long-standing songs in the top 10 include hits by Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Myles Smith, Shaboozey, and Billie Eilish.
Gaga sees a career high as "Die With a Smile" reaches No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart, tying with her Oscar-winning song "Shallow." Mars, who has previously topped the chart with hits like "Just the Way You Are" and "When I Was Your Man," may soon claim another No. 1 with the success of "Die With a Smile."
Currently, Alex Warren's "Ordinary" leads the Adult Contemporary chart for an eleventh week. "Die With a Smile" also appears on the Streaming Songs list, dropping to No. 45, and on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts at No. 11. The song has already reached No. 1 on other Billboard charts.
Gaga and Mars continue to climb on the Billboard Global 200, nearing the top spot, while on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, "Die With a Smile" falls to No. 11. Despite its longevity on the charts, the song has proven to be a global success for both artists.