Post Malone pivoted to country music last year, and while that was something of a risky move, it worked out brilliantly. Previously, he had found success as a rapper, then in pop, and even dabbled occasionally in alternative rock. He continues his country domination this week with a new smash that reaches the highest tier on several of Billboard’s country-only rankings.
Thanks to another high-profile collaboration — something that has helped usher in one of his most successful eras — Malone doubles his total number of champions on one tally that he had never reached until relatively recently.
“I Ain’t Coming Back” Debuts at No. 1
Morgan Wallen recruited Malone for his new single, “I Ain’t Coming Back,” the latest cut from his upcoming album I’m the Problem. The track is a quick winner on multiple Billboard charts, as it opens inside the top 10 on most of the lists on which it appears. It hits No. 1 on only a single roster: the Country Streaming Songs chart, where it stands out this frame as the most-played country track on platforms like Spotify in the U.S.
Post Malone Doubles His Total No. 1s
As “I Ain’t Coming Back” debuts, Malone doubles his total number of champions on the Country Streaming Songs ranking. He’s now reached the No. 1 spot on that tally twice — and both times have been alongside Wallen.
The two launched “I Had Some Help” in first place on the Country Streaming Songs tally last May. That track, which has thus far spent 50 weeks as one of the most-played country tunes in the U.S., earned seven frames at No. 1.
Morgan Wallen’s Many No. 1s
While Malone is fairly new to the summit on the Country Streaming Songs list, Wallen has been in this position many, many times before. “I Ain’t Coming Back” marks his sixteenth leader on this list — a number that is sure to expand again as he releases more music in the coming weeks.
Post Malone’s History on the Country Streaming Chart
Malone has only released one country album, but it has produced quite a few successes on the Country Streaming Songs chart. He has now earned half a dozen placements inside the top 10 on that list. Half of the 12 tracks from his discography that have landed anywhere on the tally have climbed into the uppermost region.
The First Week for “I Ain’t Coming Back”
“I Ain’t Coming Back” launches within the top 10 on half a dozen Billboard rankings. It misses out on becoming a No. 1 on both the Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales lists by just one space, starting instead in the runner-up rung.
