Post Malone Achieves His First Major Country Hit, Surpassing His Longest Pop Song Run

By the time Post Malone released his chart-topping single “Circles,” he had already established himself as a major figure in the American music scene. Initially gaining fame through hip-hop, Malone evolved into a pop sensation with hits like “Circles,” which became one of the most enduring Smashes of the past decade, thanks to steady radio rotation and widespread popularity. However, Malone’s latest success in country music marks a new milestone, outlasting his previous longest-running hit.

“I Had Some Help” Surpasses “Circles” in Radio Longevity

Malone’s collaboration with Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help,” continues to perform well on the Billboard Radio Songs chart. The song recently moved up to No. 19, spending a total of 61 weeks on the chart — a new record for Malone. It has now surpassed “Circles,” which lasted 60 weeks, making “I Had Some Help” his longest-running hit on U.S. radio.

“Circles” Still Holds the No. 1 Spot in Chart Duration

Although “I Had Some Help” has overtaken “Circles” in total weeks on the chart, the latter still leads in its peak position and chart dominance. “Circles” spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Radio Songs chart, whereas “I Had Some Help” has held the top spot only five times.

Growing Popularity in Country Radio

Following their hits “I Had Some Help” and “I Ain’t Coming Back,” Malone and Wallen continue to make waves in the country music scene. While “I Ain’t Coming Back” is not currently on the Radio Songs chart, it reached No. 34 on the Country Airplay list and was previously at No. 30 during its 11-week run, indicating strong momentum that could lead to a return to top positions.