“I Just Might” by Bruno Mars has now led Billboard’s Radio Songs chart for 19 weeks, making it the fourth-longest-running No. 1 of all time. LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 26: Bruno Mars speaks onstage during the 56th GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
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Throughout much of 2026, one hit has dominated the airwaves like no other. “I Just Might” was released by Bruno Mars in January as the first single from his then-upcoming album The Romantic. There was quite a bit of anticipation for the tune, and expectations were high, since the first song released from any of Mars’ collections always ends up being a huge win.
That turned out to be the case with “I Just Might,” which reached No. 1 on a number of Billboard‘s most important rosters. That roundup includes the Radio Songs chart, which details the tracks that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across all radio formats throughout the United States.
Several weeks after “I Just Might” landed at No. 1 on many tallies, Mars moved on and pushed “Risk It All” as the second single from The Romantic, but DJs and radio programmers were not done with the first song. “I Just Might” continues to lead the charge on the Radio Songs rundown, and as it earns another stay in the penthouse, the tune breaks a tie with several generation-defining airwave dominators and moves up on an important all-time list once more.
Bruno Mars Rules the Radio Chart Again
“I Just Might” is steady at No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart this week. As of this period, Mars’s The Romantic cut has spent 19 of its 24 turns on the tally at the summit.
“I Just Might” Passes “Iris” and “Flowers”
Before Billboard refreshed its rankings, when “I Just Might” was comfortable with its 18 weeks at No. 1, Mars was tied with both “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls and “Flowers” by pop star Miley Cyrus. The three cuts jointly shared the honor of being the fourth-longest-running rulers in the decades-long history of the Radio Songs tally. Now, Mars sits in that position alone, while “Iris” and “Flowers” have been demoted slightly. Those two tracks, which soared to No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart a quarter-century apart from one another, are now the fifth-longest-ruling No. 1s of all time.
Bruno Mars Trails Three Sturdier Winners
It will be seven weeks before “I Just Might” ties another former champion when looking at the longest rulers in Radio Songs chart history. “Blinding Lights” by the Weeknd held the honor of being the sturdiest dominating cut of all time for several years after it managed 26 weeks – half of an entire year – as the most successful tune across all radio stations in America.
Only a few years after “Blinding Lights” accomplished its showing, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” beat it by just a single frame. Now, those two smashes, which helped make stars of Shaboozey and Warren, sit side-by-side on the historic rundown with 27 weeks at No. 1 apiece.
“Risk It All” Slips on the Radio Songs Chart
Last week, it looked like Mars might give himself a run for the money and potentially stop his own winning streak on the Radio Songs chart. “Risk It All,” which is being heavily promoted at the moment, climbed to a new peak of No. 3 on the all-genre tally. This frame, however, it backtracks by one slot, making room for “Dracula” by Tame Impala and Blackpink star Jennie. That collaboration ascends to a new high of third place.
Bruno Mars Tied Mariah Carey Earlier This Year
“I Just Might” has already helped Mars make history on several Billboard charts, including the Radio Songs rundown. The single became his eleventh career ruler earlier this year. When it reached the summit, the Grammy winner tied with Mariah Carey for the second-most No. 1s in the history of the Radio Songs tally. The two trail only Rihanna, who has racked up a lucky 13 winners.
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