Thomas Rhett's 'After All the Bars Are Closed' Hits No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart
Thomas Rhett achieves his 21st No. 1 hit on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with his song "After All the Bars Are Closed," which climbed two spots to the top position on the chart dated August 16. The track saw an 8% increase in audience impressions from August 1-7, reaching 29 million listeners. Rhett collaborated on the song with songwriters Julian Bunetta, John Byron, Jaxson Free, and Jacob Kasher, and it was co-produced by Bunetta and Dann Huff. This track is the second single from Rhett's album "About a Woman," which peaked at No. 10 on the Top Country Albums chart in September. His previous single, "Beautiful as You," reached No. 2 in November. Rhett's last No. 1 hit was "Mamaw's House" featuring Morgan Wallen in March 2024, and his first chart-topper was "It Goes Like This" in October 2013.
With his latest achievement, Thomas Rhett ties Keith Urban for the eighth-most No. 1 hits on the Country Airplay chart since its inception in 1990. Kenny Chesney holds the record with 32 chart-toppers. Currently on tour, Rhett's next performance is scheduled for August 8 in Detroit.
Jelly Roll secures his eighth top 10 hit on the Country Airplay chart with "Heart of Stone," which climbed to No. 10 on the chart, marking his eighth top 10 appearance, all of which have reached No. 1. The song, co-written by the Nashville native, follows his previous hit "Liar," which spent six weeks at No. 1 starting in February. Jelly Roll's streak of consecutive No. 1 hits is the longest active streak on the chart. Morgan Wallen follows closely behind with six consecutive No. 1 hits. Wallen's latest single, "I Got Better," is also climbing the charts, moving from 19 to 15 with a 24% increase in audience impressions.
The charts dated August 16 will be updated on Tuesday, August 12, on Billboard.com. Thomas Rhett and Jelly Roll continue to make waves on the Country Airplay chart with their latest hits, showcasing their talent and popularity in the country music scene.