History Made: Ariana Joins Taylor, Nicki & Beyoncé
Ariana Grande Makes History: Every Song From Her New Album "Petal" Hits the Top 40!
What’s the Big Deal?
Imagine releasing a new album and every single song from it becomes a hit—all at the same time! That’s exactly what just happened to Ariana Grande. Her brand-new album called "Petal" has done something no other album of hers has ever done before: all 12 songs landed inside the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
IMPORTANT POINT: This is a first for Ariana Grande! Even though she’s had many hit albums before, she’s never had every track from one album chart in the Top 40 simultaneously.
Meet the Billboard Hot 100
Before we dive deeper, let’s understand what this chart is:
- The Billboard Hot 100 is like a "most popular songs" leaderboard for the United States
- It counts streams (Spotify, Apple Music), sales (downloads), and radio play
- Getting on this chart is a huge deal for any musician
- The Top 40 means the 40 most popular songs in the whole country right now
Ariana’s 12 Songs on This Week’s Chart
Here are all the tracks from "Petal" and where they landed:
| Rank | Song Title |
|---|---|
| #2 | "Hate That I Made You Love Me" |
| #4 | "Petal" (the title track!) |
| #21 | "Kiss Me" |
| #22 | "Stay" |
| #23 | "Oh Well" |
| #24 | "Like I Do" |
| #27 | "Big Feelings" |
| #32 | "Freak" |
| #33 | "Never Get Over Me" |
| #36 | "Bad Thing (Bunny Hop)" |
| #38 | "Warning Signs (Interlude)" |
| #39 | "Nowhere, Nobody" |
FUN FACT: "Hate That I Made You Love Me" was released earlier as a single, so it already charted before. This week, excitement for the album pushed it from #8 all the way up to #2! It was this close to being #1, but Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" held the top spot.
Ariana Joins the "100 Club" — Only the 23rd Artist Ever!
With these 11 new songs debuting, Ariana’s total career hits on the Hot 100 jumped from 99 to 110.
What does that mean?
- She’s now only the 23rd musician in history to have 100+ songs chart on the Hot 100
- She’s the 4th woman ever to do this!
The Women with 100+ Hot 100 Hits:
- Taylor Swift — 277 hits
- Nicki Minaj — 149 hits
- Beyoncé — 107 hits (as a solo artist)
- Ariana Grande — 110 hits NEW!
IMPORTANT POINT: Beyoncé also has more hits if you count her time with Destiny’s Child and The Carters, but as a solo artist, Ariana has now passed her!
A Special Milestone: 25 Top 10 Hits = Tying Elvis!
The title track "Petal" debuted at #4, giving Ariana her 25th Top 10 hit.
Why is 25 a magic number?
- It ties her with Elvis Presley — the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself!
- Her other songs that peaked at #4 include "Side to Side" (with Nicki Minaj) and "Break Free" (with Zedd)
COOL COMPARISON: A pop star from the 2020s now shares a record with a legend from the 1950s. Music history is full of surprising connections!
How Did This Happen? (Simple Steps)
- Ariana released "Petal" — a 12-song album
- Fans streamed like crazy — millions of plays on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.
- People bought the songs — digital downloads count too
- Radio stations played the tracks — airplay adds points
- Billboard counted everything up — and all 12 songs landed in the Top 40!
- History was made — first time for Ariana, rare feat for any artist
Summary
- All 12 songs from Ariana Grande’s new album "Petal" are in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 — a first for her!
- 11 brand-new debuts this week, pushing her career total to 110 Hot 100 hits
- She’s now the 4th woman ever with 100+ chart hits (joining Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé)
- "Petal" (the song) debuts at #4, giving Ariana 25 Top 10 hits — tying Elvis Presley
- "Hate That I Made You Love Me" nearly hit #1, landing at #2
FAQ — Your Questions Answered
What is the Billboard Hot 100?
It’s the main song chart in the U.S. that ranks the most popular songs each week based on streaming, sales, and radio play.
Has any other artist had every song from an album hit the Top 40 at once?
It’s very rare! Only a handful of superstars (like Taylor Swift, Drake, Morgan Wallen) have pulled this off. It shows massive fan engagement.
Why does "Hate That I Made You Love Me" have a higher chart position than the other songs?
It was released earlier as a single, so it had a head start. The album release gave it a big boost this week, jumping from #8 to #2.
Does Ariana have more hits than Beyoncé now?
As a solo artist, yes — Ariana has 110, Beyoncé has 107. But if you count Beyoncé’s group work (Destiny’s Child, The Carters), Beyoncé has more total.
What does "tying Elvis Presley" mean for Ariana’s career?
It puts her in elite company. Elvis is one of the best-selling artists of all time. Matching his 25 Top 10 hits shows Ariana’s incredible consistency over many years.
Chart data sourced from Billboard. Article inspired by reporting from Forbes contributor Hugh McIntyre.