Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw’s ‘McArthur’ Reaches Hot Country Songs Top 10
Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, Tim McGraw, and HARDY have made an impressive entrance on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Their collaborative effort, “McArthur,” has debuted at No. 6 as of February 14, marking a significant achievement for all artists involved.
McArthur’s Performance on the Charts
“McArthur” has garnered considerable attention, starting with 7.1 million streams, 6.2 million in radio airplay, and 7,000 digital downloads during the tracking week from January 30 to February 5, according to data provided by Luminate.
Top 10 Success for Featured Artists
- HARDY: 5th Top 10 entry
- Eric Church: 20th Top 10 entry
- Morgan Wallen: 42nd Top 10 entry
- Tim McGraw: 57th Top 10 entry
This track represents several career milestones. It is the highest debut on the Hot Country Songs chart for HARDY, Church, and McGraw. Wallen also set a record with his 32nd entry in the Top 10, boosting his impressive total of eight No. 1 debuts.
The Story Behind McArthur
“McArthur” is a narrative-driven song produced by Jay Joyce. The writing team includes HARDY, Chase McGill, Jameson Rodgers, and Josh Thompson. The song intertwines the voices of four different artists, each representing a distinct voice within one family line.
The lyrics touch upon themes of legacy, land, and the delicate balance between holding on and letting go across generations. Despite its strong reception, “McArthur” is not yet associated with a formal album release.
Ella Langley’s Accomplishments
Just below “McArthur,” Ella Langley’s “Dandelion” has debuted at No. 7 on the Hot Country Songs chart. The song accumulated 7.9 million streams, 463,000 in radio audience, and 4,000 units sold.
- This marks Langley’s sixth entry in the Top 10.
- “Dandelion” is the title track of her upcoming album, set for release on April 10.
- Her breakout single “Choosin’ Texas” recently achieved significant milestones.
“Choosin’ Texas” has topped the Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, and Billboard Hot 100 charts simultaneously. This milestone makes Langley the third woman in history to achieve this feat since October 2012.
As these artists continue to shape the country music landscape, their successes highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of the genre.
