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

The country star continues his chart-topping success with his latest single.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:23pm

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Luke Combs has scored his 20th number-one hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single, 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room.' This follows the success of his previous chart-topper, 'Back in the Saddle,' which spent two weeks at the top in November. Both songs are from Combs' album The Way I Am, which debuted at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart earlier this month.

Why it matters

Luke Combs' continued chart dominance solidifies his status as one of the biggest stars in contemporary country music. His ability to consistently produce hit singles highlights his commercial appeal and connection with country radio listeners.

The details

With 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room' reaching #1, Combs is now tied for the 10th most number-one hits on the Country Airplay chart since it began in 1990. He shares this milestone with other country superstars like Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, and Morgan Wallen. Combs claimed his first #1 hit with his debut single, 'Hurricane,' in 2017. Kenny Chesney currently holds the record for the most #1 hits on the Country Airplay chart, with 33.

  • Luke Combs' previous #1 hit, 'Back in the Saddle,' spent two weeks at the top in November 2025.
  • The Way I Am, the album containing 'Sleepless in a Hotel Room,' debuted at #1 on the Top Country Albums chart in April 2026.

The players

Luke Combs

A country music singer-songwriter who has emerged as one of the genre's biggest stars, known for his blend of traditional country and contemporary sounds.

Billboard

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

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What’s next

Combs is expected to continue his chart success, with his singles 'Days Like These' and 'Be by You' currently climbing the country charts.

The takeaway

Luke Combs' ability to consistently produce hit singles and reach the top of the country charts solidifies his position as one of the genre's most dominant and commercially successful artists of the modern era.