Morgan Wallen Ties Katy Perry’s Sales Record With A New Bestseller
Country singer Morgan Wallen has tied Katy Perry's record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart with his latest single, 'Been By Now.' While the song topped the digital sales chart, it did not reach the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
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This milestone highlights the shifting metrics of music success in the digital age and the continued commercial dominance of country music artists.
Hollywood & Entertainment Morgan Wallen Ties Katy Perry’s Sales Record With A New Bestseller By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Aug 09, 2026, 08:45am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Morgan Wallen earns his eleventh No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart as “Been By Now” debuts at the summit with just under 12,500 copies sold. The victory ties Wallen with Katy Perry for the tenth-most champions in the ranking’s history and marks his second new leader of 2026.
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