As a new week has rolled in, it’s time to take a dive into this week’s top five billboard ranked songs that definitely deserve a listen. Billboard is a popular website worldwide providing everyone with your favorite music updates and worlds most listened to/streamed music charts. Any of these songs have a possibility of being featured at the Grammy music awards at the ending of the year. For more information about the top 100 songs, visit Billboards website.
#1 Rich men North Of Richmond- by Oliver Anthony Music
Oliver Anthony’s newest hit is skyrocketing on Apple music, Spotify, I-tunes, and climbing to the top of the Billboard charts. This song complains about the social and political aspects of Anthony’s life and is found to be easily related to by most. Anthony also writes about selling his soul, working all day, being somewhat trapped in his place by inflation, elites, and taxes. With 17.5 million streams and 147,000 downloads, we can surely find Anthony’s song on the top of the charts.
#2 Fast Car- by Luke Combs
Three Grammy Award nominations, two iHeartRadio music awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards and six Country Music Association Awards, Luke Combs is an outstanding country artist and writer. Fast Car by Luke Combs is a cover of the original song by Tracy Chapman. This song tells the story of two people who constantly dream for a better future and life, but feel they are stuck in their current one. Poverty and struggle also plays a role in this song by explaining family problems and wishing that there is a “fast car” to pull you out.
#3 Last Night- by Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen is known for his fun, twangy, and even meaningful country songs. Wallen has broken the record for most songs simultaneously charted on Billboard. His most recent album, “One Thing at a time” tallied 28 songs on Billboard back in March. Wallen is seen to be an outstanding performer and writer. “Last Night” speaks about Wallen’s relationship with a women and the difficult conversations they faced, leading it to be their last night together.
#4 Cruel Summer- by Taylor Swift
Calling all Swifties… Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” from the Lover album officially reaches top 5 on billboard charts. This outstanding song with meaningful lyrics portrays a simple summer relationship Swift had with another man. She beautifully sings about sneaking out and around through the summer nights. With Swifts ongoing “The Eras Tour”, it has reached the highest-grossing tour ever. With Swift earning on average 2.2 Billion during this tour, she sure has captured the hearts of thousands of young girls, women, grandparents, and even male audiences.
#5 Calm Down- by Rema & Selena Gomez
This Jazzy, laid back top 5 hit song discusses a failing relationship about toying with feelings and the man wanting to get to know the women. The song “Calm Down” is a reminder for Rema to relax when it comes to guy situations, but we see that the trust issues get the best of her. This song is definitely a change in genre on this list, but still deserves a listen.
