In 2023, Miley Cyrus took the music world by storm with her hit single “Flowers.” The song’s success on the Billboard charts exceeded all expectations, cementing its place as one of the year’s biggest hits.
While the song has largely faded from most American charts a year and a half later, it remains a dominant force on one specific tally.
This week, “Flowers” maintains its position at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. This chart measures the top-performing songs in the U.S. based on audience impressions from radio stations that cater to the adult contemporary subgenre of pop music.
Cyrus’s “Flowers” has achieved an unprecedented milestone by holding the No. 1 spot on the Adult Contemporary chart for a full 52 weeks. This makes it the first song in history to stay at the top of this chart for an entire year.
While it’s not unheard of for a song to linger on a chart for a year, maintaining the No. 1 position for 52 consecutive weeks is a rare feat. Cyrus’s record-breaking run underscores the massive appeal of “Flowers” and solidifies its status as one of the biggest hits in recent years.
Overall, “Flowers” has been present on the Adult Contemporary chart for a total of 74 weeks. While most of this time has been spent at No. 1, the song has also enjoyed significant stints within the top 10 and occasionally outside that region.
Cyrus has far surpassed the previous record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Prior to “Flowers,” Maroon 5 held the record with their single “Girls Like You,” which stayed at the top for 36 weeks. Cyrus eclipsed that mark long ago and has continued to extend her lead.
The remarkable success of “Flowers” on the Adult Contemporary chart highlights Miley Cyrus’s staying power and broad appeal. As the song continues to resonate with audiences, it remains a testament to Cyrus’s artistry and the enduring popularity of her music.