Albums This Century Dominating Billboard's Top Spot for Over 10 Weeks

The Billboard 200 chart captures the weekly pulse of popular albums in the United States. As of now, only eleven albums have successfully maintained the number one position for ten or more weeks since the year 2000. This list not only highlights legendary works but also celebrates current successes, including Taylor Swift's latest addition, "The Tortured Poets Department."

Throughout this century, a mere handful of albums have conquered the chart with such endurance. Leading this exclusive club is Taylor Swift, with a remarkable trio of albums achieving this feat. In close pursuit, Adele and Morgan Wallen each have two albums that share this honor.

"Fearless" by Taylor Swift

Launched in 2008, Taylor Swift's second album "Fearless" spent 11 weeks dominating the chart. Its significance is underscored by its diamond certification, underpinning its status as one of the most celebrated country albums historically. Before "Fearless," Usher's "Confessions" held the millennium's record, enjoying a nine-week reign.

"21" by Adele

Adele's sophomore project "21" marks an impressive 24 nonconsecutive weeks at the pinnacle of the Billboard 200, setting the high watermark for albums by female artists. Its acclaim extended to winning the Grammys' Album of the Year, further securing its position as a legendary entry in the chart's history.

"Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" by Various Artists

Disney's "Frozen" soundtrack held the top spot for 13 weeks, a record unmatched by any movie soundtrack since the epic scores of "Titanic."

"1989" by Taylor Swift

In 2014, Taylor Swift's "1989" album took the music world by storm, topping the chart for 11 weeks. This album brought another Grammy win for Swift, adding to her accolades from "Fearless." Swift's consistent success at the Grammys is unmatched in history.

"25" by Adele

Released in 2015, Adele's third album "25" spent ten weeks at the summit of the chart. It famously secured the Album of the Year award at the Grammys, outpacing even Beyoncé's iconic "Lemonade."

"Views" by Drake

Drake's fourth studio album "Views" claimed 13 weeks in the number one position, claiming the title for 2016's most successful album over Adele's "25."

"Dangerous: The Double Album" by Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen's second studio album spent a significant 10 weeks consecutively at No. 1. This achievement placed it in the distinguished company of iconic albums like Whitney Houston's "Whitney" and Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life."

"Un Verano Sin Ti" by Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny's "Un Verano Sin Ti" enjoyed 13 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200. This achievement highlighted its status as one of the best offerings of 2022, although it narrowly missed the Grammy for Album of the Year to "Harry's House" by Harry Styles.

"SOS" by SZA

In December 2022, SZA's album "SOS" reached new heights as it held the number one position for 10 weeks, setting a precedent as the first R&B album by a female artist to hold such a record since Mariah Carey's debut in 1991.

"One Thing at a Time" by Morgan Wallen

With a remarkable 19 weeks at No. 1, Morgan Wallen’s "One Thing at a Time" overstepped "Un Verano Sin Ti" to become the most enduring album atop the chart this decade. It's now the most successful country album on the Billboard 200, exceeding Garth Brooks’s record set by "Ropin' the Wind."

"The Tortured Poets Department" by Taylor Swift

Swift's eleventh studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" began with a 12-week streak at the chart's summit, surpassing her previous best. It joins the company of Wallen's album and Wonder's historical work, which also opened with extended runs. The album later returned for a total lead of 17 weeks, marking a milestone in Swift's esteemed career.