Pop Music's Reign in 2010: A Year of Number-One Hits
Kesha Dominates with Billboard's Number-One Single
17 Singles Crowned, New Artists Emerge
The year 2010 witnessed a vibrant musical landscape, with artists from various backgrounds leaving their mark on the Billboard Hot 100. A total of 17 songs reigned supreme as number-one singles, marking a diverse and exciting year for pop music.
For the first time, nine acts celebrated their maiden US number-ones, either as lead artists or featured collaborators. Among them were rising stars like Kesha, Taio Cruz, BoB, Bruno Mars, and William Far East Movement. These artists brought fresh perspectives and unique sounds to the top of the charts.
Rihanna emerged as the queen of the 2010s, securing nine number-one singles that year alone. Her incredible success catapulted her to the top of the decade's rankings, accumulating an impressive 41 cumulative weeks at the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100.
Drake held the record for the longest cumulative run at number one in 2010. The Billboard Hot 100 Year-End songs list for 2010, published on December 8, revealed that Kesha's "Tik Tok" reigned supreme as the most popular song of the year.
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