Over a year ago, Alex Warren released “Ordinary,” a track that proved to be a watershed moment in his career. Featured on his album, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid,” this single not only became his most successful hit but a genuine career-defining anthem.
Even as more recent releases have cycled through the various Billboard charts, “Ordinary” continues its remarkable run, holding the No. 1 position on a significant American chart.
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Maintains Top Spot on Adult Contemporary Chart
“Ordinary” has secured its position at the summit of the Adult Contemporary chart once again this week. This Billboard-compiled list tracks the most popular songs played on radio stations specializing in the adult contemporary music subgenre. As one of three pop airplay rankings maintained by Billboard, the Adult Contemporary chart has witnessed “Ordinary” emerge as one of its most enduring successes.
“Ordinary” Surpasses “Drift Away” in Longevity at No. 1
In its 54 weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart, “Ordinary” has claimed the No. 1 spot for 29 weeks. This latest week at the top allows “Ordinary” to break a tie with “Drift Away,” a duet by Uncle Kracker and Dobie Gray. The latter track, an updated version of an earlier song, held the No. 1 position for 28 weeks starting in the summer of 2003, a record that stood for over a decade. Until recently, Warren, Kracker, and Gray shared the distinction of having the fifth-longest-running No. 1s of all time; however, “Ordinary” has now established a sole claim to this record.
Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” Still Holds the All-Time Record
The most dominant performance at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart is held by Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers.” This hit song reached the peak in April 2023 and maintained its reign for an impressive 57 weeks.
Other notable long-running hits on the Adult Contemporary chart include Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” (49 weeks), Maroon 5 and Cardi B’s “Girls Like You” (36 weeks), and The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” (35 weeks), all of which precede “Ordinary” in terms of chart dominance duration.
“Ordinary” Appears on Eight Billboard Charts
This week, “Ordinary” maintains a presence on eight different Billboard charts, having remained on each for over a year. The song currently ranks within the top 10 on all but the Digital Song Sales chart. On the latter, “Ordinary” re-enters at No. 16, a notable return after a brief absence from the nation’s best-selling songs list.
The track demonstrates particular strength in radio airplay, remaining a favorite among DJs nationwide. In addition to its No. 1 status on the Adult Contemporary chart, “Ordinary” holds steady at No. 3 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart and has moved to sixth place on the Radio Songs chart.
Alex Warren’s New Single “Fever Dream” Gains Momentum
Warren is achieving success on multiple fronts this week with two radio hits. His latest single, “Fever Dream,” has reached new peak positions on both the Pop Airplay and Radio Songs charts, climbing to Nos. 17 and 38, respectively. The track has moved from its previous peak of No. 13 to No. 16 on the Adult Pop Airplay ranking.
“Fever Dream” debuted on the Adult Contemporary chart at No. 30 earlier this month. However, after only two weeks on the list, it has since been removed.
Business Style Takeaway: Alex Warren’s sustained success with “Ordinary” highlights the enduring power of a well-crafted song on adult contemporary radio, demonstrating that longevity on charts can be as impactful as rapid ascent. This also underscores the importance of a multi-platform presence for artists, as “Ordinary” continues to perform strongly across various Billboard metrics while new material like “Fever Dream” gains traction.
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