Although the new release falls short of the No. 1 position on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, where Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” continues its historic run, Wallen still dominates several consumption-based rankings this week. The new single arrives at No. 1 on Digital Song Sales and also leads both Streaming Songs and Country Streaming Songs.
The results further underline Wallen’s extraordinary commercial strength and his ability to generate substantial sales and streaming activity immediately after releasing new music.
“Been By Now” Opens at No. 1 on Digital Song Sales
“Been By Now” takes the top spot on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, which ranks songs according to traditional digital purchases in the United States. Unlike broader charts that incorporate streaming and other forms of consumption, Digital Song Sales focuses specifically on paid digital downloads.
According to Luminate, “Been By Now” sold just under 12,500 copies during its first seven days of availability, enough to give Wallen another No. 1 on the ranking.
The achievement gives Wallen his 11th chart-topper on Digital Song Sales. His previous No. 1s include:
- “Been by Now”
- “Broadway Girls” with Lil Durk
- “Don’t Think Jesus”
- “I Can’t Love You Anymore” with Ella Langley
- “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone
- “I’m the Problem”
- “Last Night”
- “Love Somebody”
- “Smile”
- “Thought You Should Know”
- “You Proof”
With 11 leaders, Wallen now finds himself in a tie with Katy Perry for the 10th-most No. 1s in the history of the Digital Song Sales chart.
Wallen Matches Katy Perry’s 11 No. 1s
The comparison with Perry is particularly notable because the two artists have reached the same number of Digital Song Sales chart-toppers through very different levels of overall chart activity.
Perry has collected 11 No. 1s from 18 top-10 appearances on the ranking. Wallen, meanwhile, has accumulated 11 leaders from an impressive 36 top-10 finishes.
Perry’s Digital Song Sales No. 1s are:
- “California Gurls” with Snoop Dogg
- “Dark Horse” with Juicy J
- “E.T.” with Kanye West
- “Firework”
- “I Kissed a Girl”
- “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”
- “Part of Me”
- “Rise”
- “Roar”
- “Teenage Dream”
- “Wide Awake”
Wallen’s latest achievement therefore places him alongside one of pop music’s biggest chart forces, further illustrating just how dominant his commercial performance has become.
“Been By Now” Gives Wallen Another No. 1 in 2026
The new single is not Wallen’s first Digital Song Sales leader of the year.
Earlier in 2026, “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” his collaboration with Ella Langley, reached No. 1 for one week. That song remains a major performer this week, sliding into the No. 3 position.
BTS’ “Normal” occupies the No. 2 spot, meaning Wallen has two songs inside the top three of the latest Digital Song Sales ranking.
The performance gives him another strong showing in a year that has already produced multiple chart milestones for the country superstar.
Wallen Leads Three Major Rankings
Wallen’s success with “Been By Now” extends beyond digital purchases.
The song also debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart, giving Wallen his sixth leader on the all-genre streaming ranking. At the same time, the track tops the Country Streaming Songs chart, where it becomes his 20th No. 1.
That 20th country streaming leader is another significant milestone for an artist who has increasingly blurred the boundaries between contemporary country music and mainstream pop success.
The combination of sales and streaming dominance demonstrates that “Been By Now” is not relying on a single form of consumption to make an impact. The song is performing strongly across multiple measurements, helping Wallen maintain his position as one of the most commercially powerful artists in the country genre.
Wallen Falls Short of the Hot 100 Crown
Despite dominating several individual rankings, Wallen does not claim the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 this week.
“Been By Now” opens at No. 2, directly behind Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas.”
Langley’s hit continues its remarkable reign at No. 1 for a 16th consecutive week, placing it among the longest-running chart-toppers in Billboard Hot 100 history.
“Choosin’ Texas” is now tied with Wallen’s own “Last Night,” as well as “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber and “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men, for the fourth-longest reign in the history of the Billboard Hot 100.
The result creates an interesting chart dynamic: Wallen is blocked from the top spot by another country artist while simultaneously enjoying his own strong showing across several other Billboard rankings.
Another Top 10 Milestone for Wallen
“Been By Now” also brings Wallen to an important career milestone on the Billboard Hot 100.
With the new single opening at No. 2, he now has 20 top-10 hits on the all-genre chart. Reaching that figure is particularly notable for a country artist competing against performers from every major genre.
His success is even more pronounced on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, where Wallen has accumulated 45 top-10 hits.
“Been By Now” itself debuts at No. 2 on that ranking as well, again trailing Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas.”
The repeated No. 2 finishes may keep Wallen from claiming the biggest chart position this week, but they also highlight the extraordinary strength of Langley’s current hit. At the same time, Wallen’s ability to debut so high across multiple Billboard rankings shows that his latest release is already commanding substantial attention.
For Wallen, the week represents another significant addition to an already lengthy list of chart accomplishments. “Been By Now” may not have dethroned “Choosin’ Texas” on the Hot 100, but its performance across sales, streaming and country-specific rankings gives the song an impressive opening chapter — and adds another milestone to Wallen’s growing Billboard legacy.