IT'S' NO. 1:
Carrie Underwood collects her 10th No. 1 on Country Songs, as "Undo It" lifts 2-1. The song is the third leader from Underwood's "Play On" album, following "Cowboy Casanova" and "Temporary Home."
Underwood plated three Country Songs No. 1s from her debut set, "Some Hearts," in 2006-07 and four from "Carnival Ride" in 2007-08. In addition to her 10 toppers, Underwood's two other singles promoted to country radio - "Don't Forget to Remember Me" and "I Told You So," the latter featuring Randy Travis - each peaked at No. 2.
With 10 No. 1s on Country Songs, Underwood ties Reba McEntire for most chart champions among women since the survey converted to Nielsen BDS-monitored airplay data as of Jan. 20, 1990. Here is a look at the solo female artists with the most leaders in that span:
10, Reba McEntire
10, Carrie Underwood
9, Faith Hill
7, Shania Twain
6, Jo Dee Messina
5, Martina McBride
5, Trisha Yearwood
4, Sara Evans
4, Patty Loveless
4, Taylor Swift
4, Wynonna
Among all artists since Jan. 20, 1990, McEntire and Underwood (and Rascal Flatts) trail nine solo males and one duo for most Country Songs No. 1s. Here are all the acts to total double-digit leading titles in the chart's BDS-monitored era:
26, George Strait
25, Alan Jackson
23, Tim McGraw
20, Brooks & Dunn
19, Toby Keith
18, Garth Brooks
17, Kenny Chesney
15, Brad Paisley
11, Clint Black
11, Keith Urban
10, Reba McEntire
10, Rascal Flatts
10, Carrie Underwood
The youngest female with 10 Number Ones!
And in only 5 years
Carrie is definitely the most successful American Idol contestant, IMO.
Keep smashing girl.