Kenny Chesney No. 1 Country Artist Of The 21st Century

Billboard has named Kenny Chesney the No. 1 artist on its Top Country Artists of the 21st Century chart, recognizing his dominance in country music from 2000 to 2024. 

The ranking, based on performance on the weekly Top Country Albums and Hot Country Songs charts, highlights Chesney’s remarkable achievements, including 17 No. 1 albums on Top Country Albums and 20 No. 1 singles on Hot Country Songs between 2000 and 2020, both the highest among all artists during this period. 

His signature blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat, beach-inspired anthems, like “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” and “Summertime,” resonated widely, contributing to his chart success. 

Chesney also holds the record for the most No. 1s (30) on the Billboard Country Airplay chart since its 1990 inception, with hits like “Take Her Home” in 2024. His career, which began with his 1993 chart debut, has seen over 30 million albums sold worldwide, nine No. 1s on the Billboard 200, and a 2025 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as a leading figure in modern country music.