Olivia Rodrigo (1) - Week of Aug 22, 2026

  

Hey guys! We finally have a new #1 song after Alex Warren spent way too long at #1. Let's get started!

Before we get to this week's fresh 30, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown: 

• Alyssa Grace - bloodstream [#28] {5w} PK: 24

Last week's #1 song: Alex Warren - FEVER DREAM [5 weeks at #1]

30. KAROL G/Bruno Mars - Still [=] {2w} PK: 30

29. Audrey Hobert - Sue me [2nd Reentry] {23w} PK: 14

28. Bella Kay - iloveitiloveitiloveit [-2] {22w} PK: 22

27. Morgan Wallen - Been By Now [-5] {3w} PK: 22

26. Ariana Grande - petal [-5] {3w} PK: 21

25. Tame Impala - Loser [+2] {2w} PK: 25

24. Slayyyter - DANCE... [+1] {7w} PK: 15

23. Noah Kahan - Orbiter [+1] {5w} PK: 23

22. Malcolm Todd - Earrings [-2] {13w} PK: 19

21. SIENNA SPIRO - Material Lover [-3] {7w} PK: 18

20. The Beaches - Edge of the Earth [-1] {9w} PK: 16

19. Dominic Fike - Babydoll [-2] {22w} PK: 17

18. Olivia Dean - A Couple Minutes [+5] {11w} PK: 18

17. Benson Boone - The Time Of My Life [-2] {8w} PK: 14

16. KATSEYE - Animal [+13] {4w} PK: 16

15. Niall Horan - Tastes So Good [-2] {11w} PK: 10

14. Olivia Rodrigo - stupid song [+2] {3w} PK: 14

13. Alex Warren - PASSENGER [-5] {3w} PK: 8

12. Gracie Abrams - Hit the Wall [+2] {14w} PK: 12

11. Martin Garrix/Ed Sheeran - Repeat It [-1] {9w} PK: 10

10. STELLA LEFTY - Boston [+1] {17w} PK: 10

9. Tame Impala/JENNIE - Dracula (Remix) [-5] {32w} PK: 3

8. Ariana Grande - hate that i made you love me [-3] {12w} PK: 4

7. Olivia Rodrigo - drop dead [-5] {18w} [6 weeks at #1]

6. sombr - My Body Isn't Ready [=] {8w} PK: 6

5. Taylor Swift - I Knew It, I Knew You [+2] {11w} PK: 3

4. Alex Warren - FEVER DREAM [-3] {25w} [5 weeks at #1]

3. Sabrina Carpenter - House Tour [+9] {8w} PK: 3

2. Teddy Swims - Mr. Know It All [+1] {15w} PK: 2

1. Olivia Rodrigo - the cure [+8] {13w} [1 week at #1]

Debuts:

After jumping 11 spots, then unexplainably leaving the countdown last week, Sue me is back again for a 3rd countdown run. I'm really glad it's back, though I'm not really why it left in the first place. Hopefully this can stick around longer on its third run.

Countdown Extra: Steve Lacy - oh yeah?

Biggest Jump Of The Week: KATSEYE - Animal [+13]

Biggest...DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: 5-way tie between Morgan Wallen - Been By Now, Ariana Grande - petal, Alex Warren - PASSENGER, Tame Impala/JENNIE - Dracula (Remix), and Olivia Rodrigo - drop dead [-5]

Last year's #1 song: sombr - undressed (2/8 weeks at #1)

Favorite song last year: Disco Lines/Tinashe - No Broke Boys

Least favorite song last year: Jessie Murph - Blue Strips

Most missed song: Jordin Sparks - One Step At a Time (2008)

Recommendation for Hits 1: 5 Seconds of Summer - Evolve (Club Remix)

5 Oldest Songs

1. Tame Impala/JENNIE - Dracula (Remix) {32w}
2. Alex Warren - FEVER DREAM {25w}
3. Audrey Hobert - Sue me {23w}
4. Tie between Bella Kay - iloveitiloveitiloveit and Dominic Fike - Babydoll {22w}
5. Olivia Rodrigo - drop dead {18w}

Hitbound

UPSAHL - I LIKE IT! [3]

STELLA LEFTY - Summer You Were Mine [Debut]

ADÉLA - Ain't In LA [3]

Lexi Jayde - misunderstood [Debut]

BUNT./Lauren Spencer Smith - Stay [4]

Bella Kay - i deserve better. [6]

KATSEYE - Hootie Frutti [2]

Knox - 4.3 Forty [3]

MEEK - Fabulous [6]

Alex Warren - RESCUER [3]

Steve Lacy - oh yeah? [2]

Slayyyter - brand new chanel$ [4]

SIENNA SPIRO - Pure [5]

Robyn/Zara Larsson - Talk To Me, Zara [4]

ROLE MODEL - Harmony [2]

Tyla - THAT GIRL [5]

Also Available On Survey

BTS - NORMAL [2]

STELLA LEFTY just released her debut album Long Way Home, and she replaces herself with Summer You Were Mine. This is yet more forgettable country crap from her, but at least it's slightly better than Lean In, Kiss Me.

Oh boy. Hunter will be ecstatic that this artist finally made her Hits 1 debut. Lexi Jayde, who had a viral song back in 2022 called drunk text me, makes her Hits 1 debut with misunderstood. This is pretty mid. The production is way too slow, and Lexi's voice is not the best. Hopefully this dies a quick death.

Exits:

• STELLA LEFTY - Lean In, Kiss Me [2]
• Charli XCX - Camera [4]

Camera finds itself in the abyss, and Lean In, Kiss Me was extremely forgettable

2026 total dropouts: 132

Estimated total for 2026: 180 (-3)

Abyss

Charli XCX - Camera [1] [New]

Akon - RINGTONE [2]

Gracie Abrams/Audrey Hobert - Minibar [2]

Temper City - Self Aware [3]

DJ Goja/Jason Derulo/Melody - Mi Chico [3]

SIENNA SPIRO - Great Expectation [3]

BTS - NORMAL [4]

Ella Langley - Be Her [12]

Purged:

• Gracie Abrams - Look at My Life [5]

Feelin' Blurbulous:

Just one exit this week, bloodstream. This song was incredibly mid and never needed to become a hit in the first place.

Nice to see Animal getting a massive 13 spot jump.

RIP to PASSENGER. This should have jumped into the top 5, not left the top 10.

House Tour got a massive 9 spot jump to #3. This perhaps could be our next #1 song, which I would gladly take, because this is among one of Sabrina's best songs.

Mr. Know It All now gets blocked from #1 for a third time. Funnily enough, it was from both Olivia Rodrigo songs.

Geeze, we finally have a new #1 song. the cure made an unexpected 8 spot jump to #1. I will gladly take it. the cure has grown on me a ton these past few weeks. And might even go #1 on my personal charts. Hopefully this isn't a one-and-done at #1.

That's all for now, see you all next week!

This week's countdown and hitbound audio recording:

Last week's poll of the week results:

Best Top 5 Song This Week In 2020?

1. Alesso/Liam Payne - Midnight: 27.27 % (3 votes)
2. Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar: 27.27 % (3 votes)
3. Ashe/Niall Horan - Moral of the Story: 27.27 % (3 votes)
4. Ava Max - Kings & Queens: 18.18 % (2 votes)

Poll of the week: