48 Songs That Dominated the Hot 100 for 10+ Weeks

Reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 is a monumental achievement, but staying there requires something extraordinary. Since the chart launched in 1958, over 1,000 songs have claimed the top spot, yet fewer than 50 have maintained their grip for double-digit weeks.

This exclusive group represents the absolute peak of commercial music success. These are the tracks that dominated radio waves, streaming platforms, and cultural conversations for months at a time. The latest entry is Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia," which recently completed its 10-week reign.

From timeless ballads to viral sensations, these 48 songs define what it means to be a true chart champion.

At the pinnacle stands Mariah Carey with her 1994 holiday staple "All I Want for Christmas Is You." After cyclically returning to No. 1 each December since 2019, it notched its 22nd week atop the chart in 2025, securing the longest domination in history.

The song surpassed two modern titans: Lil Nas X's genre-bending "Old Town Road" (19 weeks) and Shaboozey's 2024 breakout "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" (19 weeks). Carey's achievement is particularly remarkable given the song's age—over three decades after its release, it continues to set records.

It has surpassed Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" for the longest domination in history.

Carey also holds the distinction of being the first woman to achieve three separate songs with double-digit weeks at No. 1, joining "One Sweet Day" (16 weeks) and "We Belong Together" (14 weeks).

The marathon began in 1977 with Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life," the first song in history to chart at No. 1 for 10 weeks. It opened the door for a wave of soft-rock and adult contemporary hits that defined the late 70s and 80s.

Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" (1981) matched that milestone, while Whitney Houston's cinematic "I Will Always Love You" (1992) extended the run to 14 weeks. The early 90s saw Boyz II Men establish themselves as kings of the long run, earning three entries including "One Sweet Day," which held the record for 27 years.

Key early milestones include:

• Debby Boone - First to 10 weeks (1977)
• Boyz II Men - Three songs with 13+ weeks
• Whitney Houston - 14 weeks with power ballad
• Los Del Rio - 14 weeks of "Macarena" madness

The streaming revolution created new opportunities for extended runs. The Black Eyed Peas dominated 2009 with "Boom Boom Pow" (12 weeks) and "I Gotta Feeling" (14 weeks), while Adele's "Hello" (2015) proved the power of the traditional album cycle.

Drake emerged as the most dominant solo artist of the streaming age, with three entries: "One Dance" (10 weeks), "God's Plan" (11 weeks), and "In My Feelings" (10 weeks). He holds the record for most solo songs with double-digit weeks and most No. 1 song debuts.

Recent years have seen unprecedented diversity in chart-toppers:

• Harry Styles - "As It Was" (15 weeks)
• Morgan Wallen - "Last Night" (16 weeks)
• Kendrick Lamar - "Luther" (13 weeks)
• Alex Warren - "Ordinary" (10 weeks)

Even non-consecutive runs count toward the milestone, as proven by BTS's "Butter" (10 weeks) and Adele's "Easy On Me" (10 weeks).

Here are all 48 songs that have ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or more, listed chronologically by achievement:

1. Debby Boone - "You Light Up My Life" (10 weeks)
2. Olivia Newton-John - "Physical" (10 weeks)
3. Boyz II Men - "End of the Road" (13 weeks)
4. Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You" (14 weeks)
5. All-4-One - "I Swear" (11 weeks)
6. Boyz II Men - "I'll Make Love to You" (14 weeks)
7. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - "One Sweet Day" (16 weeks)
8. Los Del Rio - "Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" (14 weeks)
9. Toni Braxton - "Un-Break My Heart" (11 weeks)
10. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - "I'll Be Missing You" (11 weeks)
11. Elton John - "Candle in the Wind 1997" (14 weeks)
12. Brandy & Monica - "The Boy Is Mine" (13 weeks)
13. Santana feat. Rob Thomas - "Smooth" (12 weeks)
14. Santana feat. The Product G&B - "Maria Maria" (10 weeks)
15. Destiny's Child - "Independent Women, Pt. 1" (11 weeks)
16. Ashanti - "Foolish" (10 weeks)
17. Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland - "Dilemma" (10 weeks)
18. Eminem - "Lose Yourself" (12 weeks)
19. Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris - "Yeah!" (12 weeks)
20. Mariah Carey - "We Belong Together" (14 weeks)
21. Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - "Gold Digger" (10 weeks)
22. Beyoncé - "Irreplaceable" (10 weeks)
23. Flo Rida feat. T-Pain - "Low" (10 weeks)
24. The Black Eyed Peas - "Boom Boom Pow" (12 weeks)
25. The Black Eyed Peas - "I Gotta Feeling" (14 weeks)
26. Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris - "We Found Love" (10 weeks)
27. Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell - "Blurred Lines" (12 weeks)
28. Pharrell Williams - "Happy" (10 weeks)
29. Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars - "Uptown Funk!" (14 weeks)
30. Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth - "See You Again" (12 weeks)
31. Adele - "Hello" (10 weeks)
32. Drake feat. WizKid & Kyla - "One Dance" (10 weeks)
33. The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey - "Closer" (12 weeks)
34. Ed Sheeran - "Shape of You" (12 weeks)
35. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber - "Despacito" (16 weeks)
36. Drake - "God's Plan" (11 weeks)
37. Drake - "In My Feelings" (10 weeks)
38. Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus - "Old Town Road" (19 weeks)
39. Roddy Ricch - "The Box" (11 weeks)
40. BTS - "Butter" (10 weeks)
41. Adele - "Easy On Me" (10 weeks)
42. Harry Styles - "As It Was" (15 weeks)
43. Mariah Carey - "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (22 weeks)
44. Morgan Wallen - "Last Night" (16 weeks)
45. Shaboozey - "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" (19 weeks)
46. Kendrick Lamar with SZA - "Luther" (13 weeks)
47. Alex Warren - "Ordinary" (10 weeks)
48. Taylor Swift - "The Fate of Ophelia" (10 weeks)

The 10-week milestone represents a rare convergence of artistic excellence and commercial power. These songs don't just top the chart—they become cultural touchstones that define their eras.

From vinyl-era ballads to TikTok-driven hits, the formula remains consistent: universal appeal, relentless airplay, and the ability to transcend genre boundaries. As streaming continues to reshape consumption patterns, this elite list will undoubtedly grow, but the songs that built it remain timeless.

For music historians and fans alike, these 48 tracks serve as a definitive chronicle of American popular music's most dominant moments.