Dominic Fike to Reach Number One on Pop Airplay
The singer-songwriter will top the Billboard chart dated November 7 with his 2018 track Babydoll.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Pop
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Dominic Fike will secure the number one spot on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart for the week ending November 7. The milestone follows his recent release of the studio album How To Quit Smoking.
Why it matters
The achievement highlights the enduring popularity of Fike's work, which continues to gain significant traction on mainstream radio years after its initial debut.
The song has amassed 800 million U.S. streams and 697 million in all-format radio airplay since its 2018 release. It is currently supported by nearly 150 mainstream top 40 stations.
The players
Dominic Fike
Dominic Fike is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to prominence through his studio albums and television appearances.
The details
Dominic Fike will reach the top of the chart with his song Babydoll, which already reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart two weeks ago. Key radio support came from stations including KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KMVQ San Francisco, and KHKS Dallas.
Timeline
The song was originally released in 2018.
Radio plays increased by 1% during the week of October 23-29, 2026.
The album How To Quit Smoking was released on October 30, 2026.
The Billboard chart date for the number one position is November 7, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The chart success of Babydoll mirrors the ongoing industry trend where older tracks achieve peak popularity years after their initial debut due to shifting consumer streaming behaviors. This performance reinforces how established songs can dominate modern radio cycles alongside new album rollouts.
Listeners can tune into mainstream top 40 stations to hear the track following its climb to the top of the airplay charts. The song remains widely accessible across all major digital streaming platforms.
The takeaway
Fike's success demonstrates that consistent radio rotation and streaming volume can propel a catalog track to new heights years after its launch. Listeners interested in song longevity may find value in tracking how radio stations adapt their playlists to incorporate viral streaming hits.
What happens next
Billboard will update all charts on Billboard.com on Tuesday, November 3.
Further reading
For more on trending tracks and radio performance, visit the Pop section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Billboard.
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