The King has been dethroned. Though you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who says he’s one of the quintessential country acts of all time, there’s simply no denying the career Kenny Chesney has had over the past four decades. Beyond his recent induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame last year, the Tennessee native has additionally been named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 21st Century and the seventh-most popular touring act of the millennium by Pollstar. Of course, this fails to mention the fact that Chesney has additionally scored 33 #1 hits throughout his career, sold over 100 million units in the U.S. alone, won a combined 23 CMA and ACM Awards and curated one of the most successful live shows in country music thanks to the dedication of his fanbase, No Shoes Nation. Over the past three decades, the “Summertime” singer has sustained one of the most long-lasting careers on country radio — arguably second to none. This was highlighted back in May with the release of “Carry On,” the lead single off his 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, which releases on Friday, September 25th. Upon “Carry On’s” release, it scored Chesney his 100th hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay. In turn, he’d tie the King himself, George Strait, for most songs ever tallied on Billboard’s radio-centric chart. Today, the track has finally entered the Top 10 on Country Airplay, rising from #11 to #9 with 18 million plays across the country. What makes the entry so notable is that it’s Chesney’s 62nd Top 10 on the chart, which now passes the record held by both Strait and Tim McGraw (61). Though he now has the most Top 10 entries on the chart, he is still second in total weeks to McGraw. While Chesney scored his 1,742nd week this frame, the “Just to See You Smile” singer has spent a staggering 1,945 weeks. Additionally, the Tennessee native now has the most #1s in the history of Billboard’s Country Airplay (33) and the most Top 10s in history (62). Due to Chesney’s longevity on the charts over the past 30 years, he’s looking to extend his lead for most #1 hits on the Country Airplay chart with “Carry On” as well, which is ahead of the likes of Morgan Wallen, Alan Jackson, Strait, McGraw, Blake Shelton, Toby Keith and more. Most #1s On Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart Kenny Chesney – 33 Blake Shelton – 30 Tim McGraw – 29 Jason Aldean – 26 Luke Bryan – 26 Alan Jackson – 26 George Strait – 26 Thomas Rhett – 21 Keith Urban – 21 Brooks & Dunn – 20 Luke Combs – 20 Toby Keith – 20 Brad Paisley – 20 Morgan Wallen – 20 “Carry On” The post Kenny Chesney Passes George Strait For Most Top 10 Hits In The History Of Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart first appeared on Whiskey Riff.