Blake Shelton's 'Stay Country or Die Tryin'' Hits No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart

Blake Shelton's 'Stay Country or Die Tryin'' Hits No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart

Blake Shelton achieves his 30th No. 1 hit on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with his song "Stay Country or Die Tryin'." The track, written by Beau Bailey, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, and Drew Parker, saw a 13% increase in audience impressions during the tracking week. This collaboration with producer Scott Hendricks marks Shelton's first solo No. 1 since "God's Country" in 2019, with previous chart-toppers including hits with Gwen Stefani.

With this latest achievement, Shelton now ranks second on the all-time Country Airplay chart leaderboard with 30 No. 1 hits, trailing only Kenny Chesney's 33. Other notable artists on the chart include Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson, and George Strait. The resurgence of Hudson Westbrook's "House Again" also sees the song re-entering the top 10 on the Country Airplay chart, marking Westbrook's first top 10 hit.

In recent years, several new acts have made their mark on the Country Airplay chart, with artists like Hootie & the Blowfish, John Morgan, Josh Ross, and Zach Top achieving their first top 10 hits. The chart has seen a total of 16 new acts reaching the top 10 in 2024, with Hudson Westbrook being the latest addition in 2025. Shelton's continued success on the chart solidifies his position as a prominent figure in country music.