“The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ Voted Top Song of the Century – Find Out Why!”

Friday brought exciting news for music fans as Billboard officially named The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” as the song of the century. This chart-topping hit was crowned the ultimate 21st-century song based on its impressive performance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Blinding Lights” made history by spending 57 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 from February 2020 to April 2021, with four of those weeks at the number one spot. Additionally, the song stayed in the chart’s top 40 for a remarkable 86 weeks. The Weeknd’s track has solidified its place in music history not only as the top song of the century but also as the number one song on the Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs chart, which includes data dating back to 1958.

According to Billboard, here are the top 10 songs of the 21st century so far, based on their chart performances:

1. “Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd
2. “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
3. “Stay” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
4. “Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
5. “I Gotta Feeling” – The Black Eyed Peas
6. “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
7. “Last Night” – Morgan Wallen
8. “Closer” – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
9. “Levitating” – Dua Lipa
10. “We Belong Together” – Mariah Carey

In addition to honoring the top songs of the century, Billboard also recognized the top artists and albums of the century based on chart performances. Taylor Swift was named the number one artist of the century, while Morgan Wallen’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” claimed the top album spot.

For music enthusiasts looking for more details on the top songs, artists, and albums of the century, Billboard has provided a complete list of the top 100 songs on their Instagram page. The music industry continues to thrive, showcasing phenomenal talent and unforgettable hits that have left a lasting impact on music lovers worldwide.