The record for the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart belongs to Mariah Carey, an American singer, songwriter, and actress. As of 2021, Carey has achieved 19 number-one hits on the Hot 100, which is the most by any solo artist in the history of the chart.
Carey’s first number-one hit on the Hot 100 was “Vision of Love” in 1990. Her other chart-topping hits include “Love Takes Time,” “Someday,” “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “Emotions,” “Dreamlover,” “Hero,” “Fantasy,” “One Sweet Day” (with Boyz II Men), “Always Be My Baby,” “Honey,” “My All,” “Heartbreaker” (featuring Jay-Z), “Thank God I Found You” (featuring Joe and 98 Degrees), “We Belong Together,” “Don’t Forget About Us,” “Touch My Body,” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
In addition to her 19 number-one hits on the Hot 100, Carey has also had several other chart-topping singles on other Billboard charts. She holds the record for the most number-one hits on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, with 18, and the most number-one hits on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, with 11.
Carey’s success on the charts has earned her numerous accolades and awards throughout her career. She has won five Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She is also one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with more than 200 million records sold worldwide.
While Carey currently holds the record for the most number-one hits on the Hot 100, she is followed closely by several other artists. The Beatles hold the record for the most total number-one hits on the Hot 100, with 20, although many of those hits were released before the chart’s inception in 1958. Other artists with significant numbers of number-one hits on the Hot 100 include Rihanna (14), Michael Jackson (13), Madonna (12), and The Supremes (12).
In conclusion, Mariah Carey currently holds the record for the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with 19. Her success on the charts has earned her numerous awards and accolades, and she is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential music artists of all time.