Lauren Alaina and Chase Matthew to Top Country Airplay
The collaboration All My Exes will climb to No. 1 on the Billboard chart dated October 24, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Country
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Lauren Alaina and Chase Matthew are set to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week dated October 24, 2026. Their track All My Exes surged after recording 31 million audience impressions during the October 9-15 tracking period.
Why it matters
This milestone marks a significant achievement for both artists as they continue to influence the modern country music landscape through strategic collaborations.
The song climbed four spots to secure the top position after generating 31 million audience impressions. This performance represents a 28% increase in weekly impressions for the track.
The players
Lauren Alaina
Lauren Alaina is a country music artist who has now achieved four career No. 1 songs on the Country Airplay chart.
Chase Matthew
Chase Matthew is a country musician who previously earned his first No. 1 single with Darlin in November 2025.
The details
The song, which appears on Alaina's 17-track album Stages released in August 2026, was co-written by Alaina alongside Jimmy Gutch, Ben Johnson, and Whitney Phillips. The single will reach the top spot after climbing four positions on the chart.
Timeline
October 9-15, 2026: The song generated 31 million audience impressions.
October 24, 2026: The Billboard Country Airplay chart featuring the song at No. 1 is dated.
Industry Dynamics
Collaborations have become increasingly common in country music, rising from 2% of Country Airplay No. 1s in the 1990s to 20% in the 2020s. This latest chart-topper reinforces the broader industry trend of artists pairing up to reach new audiences.
Fans can hear the No. 1 song on the 17-track album Stages, which was released in August 2026. The success of the single at radio ensures continued airplay and accessibility for listeners across the country.
The takeaway
The success of this collaboration highlights the shifting commercial strategies of modern country artists. Audiences can look for similar multi-artist projects as labels increasingly leverage partnerships to drive chart performance.
Further reading
For more on the latest trends in the genre, visit the Country section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKML 95.7.
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