Rising Star Megan Moroney's 'Beautiful Things' Climbs to No. 10 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart
Megan Moroney's song "Beautiful Things" has climbed to the No. 10 spot on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, marking her fourth top 10 hit. The track, co-written by Moroney, Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Connie Harrington, is from Moroney's album Cloud 9, produced by Kristian Bush. This achievement follows Moroney's previous hits "Tennessee Orange" and "Am I Okay?" The song's success comes after 27 weeks on the chart, in line with the average time for songs to reach the top 10 since 2021.
Moroney is among the female artists who have made it to the top 10 in recent years, with 20 solo-billed women achieving this milestone. Lainey Wilson leads the pack with six top 10 hits, followed by Moroney with four, Ella Langley with three, and Gabby Barrett with two. Overall, women, either solo or in collaboration, make up 16% of the top 10 hits in the past five years.
Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen's collaboration "I Can't Love You Anymore" debuts at No. 19 on the Country Airplay chart, marking Langley's highest debut and Wallen's third highest entry. The song was first performed by Langley during Wallen's concert in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and was released on April 24. Additionally, Kacey Musgraves enters the chart at No. 35 with "Loneliest Girl" from her latest album Middle of Nowhere, while Jacob Hackworth makes his Billboard debut at No. 60 with "What Took You So Long."
In conclusion, Megan Moroney's "Beautiful Things" continues to climb the charts, solidifying her position as a rising star in country music. With her fourth top 10 hit and a successful album release, Moroney is making a mark in the industry alongside other talented female artists.