Alex Warren’s Breakout Hit Remains At No. 1 — And Makes History This Week
Alex Warren's song "Ordinary" continues to hold the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, marking a historic achievement. The track has spent 54 weeks on the chart, with 29 of those weeks at the top, surpassing the previous record held by "Drift Away." This milestone solidifies "Ordinary" as one of the longest-running No. 1 songs in the chart's history.
- ▪"Ordinary" has been a significant hit for Alex Warren, featured on his album You'll Be Alright, Kid.
- ▪The song has now surpassed "Drift Away" to become the longest-running No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
- ▪Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" holds the all-time record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentAlex Warren’s Breakout Hit Remains At No. 1 — And Makes History This WeekByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 09:00am EDTAlex Warren's "Ordinary" holds at No. 1 on a Billboard chart, and it breaks out of a tie to become one of the longest-running leaders of all time. TONSBERG, NORWAY - JULY 10: Alex Warren performs on stage during Slottsfjell festival at Slottsfjellet on July 10, 2025 in Tonsberg, Norway. (Photo by Anne-Marie Forker/Redferns)RedfernsWell over a year ago, Alex Warren released a song titled "Ordinary," which changed his life forever.
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