Luke Combs Scores 20th #1 Hit with 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room'

The country star continues his chart-topping success with another Billboard Country Airplay number one.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:36pm

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Luke Combs has claimed his 20th career number one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room'. The track is the latest in a string of chart-topping successes for the North Carolina native, who is now tied for the 10th most number ones since the chart began in 1990.

Why it matters

Combs' continued dominance on the country charts cements his status as one of the genre's biggest stars, with his ability to consistently produce hit singles resonating with both fans and radio programmers. His milestone 20th number one puts him in elite company among country music's most successful artists.

The details

Combs' 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room' is the latest single from his album The Way I Am, which debuted at number one on the Top Country Albums chart earlier this month. The track follows his previous number one 'Back in the Saddle', which spent two weeks at the top in November. Combs is now tied with the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Morgan Wallen for the 10th most number ones on the Country Airplay chart since it began in 1990. Kenny Chesney holds the record with 33 chart-topping hits.

  • Combs' 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room' rose to number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart on April 14, 2026.
  • His previous number one, 'Back in the Saddle', spent two weeks at the top in November 2025.

The players

Luke Combs

A country music singer-songwriter who has emerged as one of the genre's biggest stars, with a string of hit singles and albums that have dominated the country charts in recent years.

Billboard

The leading music industry publication that tracks and reports on chart performance for various music genres, including the influential Country Airplay chart.

The Way I Am

Combs' latest album, which debuted at number one on the Top Country Albums chart in April 2026 and features his latest number one hit 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room'.

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What’s next

Combs is expected to continue his chart success, with his current single 'Days Like These' already climbing the Country Airplay chart and his new song 'Be by You' just beginning its climb.

The takeaway

Luke Combs' ability to consistently produce hit singles and dominate the country charts has cemented his status as one of the genre's biggest stars. His milestone 20th number one hit puts him in elite company and demonstrates his continued appeal to both fans and radio programmers.