May 2026 Top Gabb Music Songs Chart Highlights Michael Jackson's Resurgence
The May 2026 edition of the Top Gabb Music Songs chart features three tracks by Michael Jackson following the release of the biopic "Michael." Gabb Wireless and Billboard collaborate to present a monthly chart that tracks on-demand streams via the Gabb Music platform. The platform offers a wide selection of songs curated for kids and teens, with streams not impacting other Billboard charts.
After the premiere of the film in April, Michael Jackson's songs have seen a surge in popularity across various Billboard charts, including the Top Gabb Music Songs chart. In the May 2026 survey, "Billie Jean" claims the top spot at No. 3, followed by "Beat It" at No. 7 and "Smooth Criminal" at No. 22. "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" have both reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983.
The No. 1 position on the Top Gabb Music Songs chart for May 2026 sees Alex Warren's "Ordinary" reclaiming the top spot, displacing Josiah Queen's "Demons." Warren also debuts with "Fine Place to Die" at No. 14. Additionally, Forrest Frank's "Okay!" enters at No. 25, while Glass Animals' "Heat Waves" re-enters at No. 21.
The chart also sees drops for songs like "Let You Down" by NF, "When I Grow Up" by NF, "Lovely" by Billie Eilish & Khalid, "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus, "Opalite" by Taylor Swift, and "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" by Olivia Dean.
Overall, the May 2026 Top Gabb Music Songs chart showcases the enduring popularity of Michael Jackson's music alongside new entries and shifts in the chart rankings.