Luke Combs Scores 23rd Consecutive No. 1 Solo Hit
The country star reached the top spot on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with his latest single, Be By You.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Country
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Luke Combs has secured his 23rd consecutive No. 1 solo single at country radio with the track Be By You. The song, written by Dan Alley, Sam Banks and Nick Walsh, builds on a streak that has defined his career at the top of the country charts.
Why it matters
This milestone reinforces the sustained commercial dominance of Luke Combs within the country music industry. His ability to consistently reach the top of radio charts continues to solidify his standing as a leading figure in modern country music.
Luke Combs has achieved 23 consecutive solo No. 1 singles and a total of 27 No. 1 hits including collaborations. He has also received three nominations for the 60th annual CMA Awards.
The players
Luke Combs
He is a prominent American country music singer and songwriter known for a record-breaking string of chart-topping hits.
The details
Be By You topped Billboard's Country Airplay chart in August 2026, adding to the success of his album The Way I Am. The album previously debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
Timeline
August 2026: Be By You reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
2027: The My Kinda Saturday Night Tour is scheduled to continue.
Industry Dynamics
This achievement highlights the ongoing reliance of the country music industry on radio chart performance to validate artist stardom. Combs follows the trajectory of legendary performers who have historically leveraged high-charting radio hits to command major industry award recognition.
Fans can continue to catch the singer live as the My Kinda Saturday Night Tour carries into 2027. The music remains widely available across major radio stations and digital streaming platforms.
The takeaway
Maintaining a record-breaking streak of radio hits requires a consistent blend of commercial appeal and strategic songwriting. Listeners can follow his upcoming tour dates to experience the performance of these chart-topping tracks in person.
What happens next
Luke Combs is scheduled to continue his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour throughout 2027.
Further reading
For more news on current chart-topping hits and artists, visit the Country section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTTS.
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