Could not agree more. Everything you said, my thoughts exactly. I think it has a real shot at the top and like you said, every song is having trouble due to this log jam. Maren has a bullet of 15 at #9, lol. The #10 song - which was doing very well - started struggling / slowing this week. Just like GS did. All of these started slowing and not gaining much because they can’t move up the chart and are stuck at one number for weeks while like 3 songs got 8 total weeks at number one (ugh)I do think bearing it's callout's take a major turn for the worse, that it can go at least #1 on Mediabase, it feels like it has much more life right now than LW, CP, DA did when they were at the same chart position.
Almost all the songs have been pretty complement due to the log jam at the top with Wallen having a 3 week #1. Things are going to start picking up here soon, as the log jam is over. Luke will pass here soon (which is a good thing, so he won't be an issue when Carrie won't have any issues when push week comes.)
I feel the exact opposite. The single seems to have been having a faster chart run than her singles on CP.With the log jam, I am concerned that UMG will decide they need to move to another single to draw new interest to the album. As much as I love Ghost Story, the chart run has never felt like a #1 chart run to me, unfortunately. I hope I am wrong. In addition to the slow-down on radio, streaming seems to have plateaued. I'm afraid they may pull a "Cry Pretty" and make a final push into Top 10 and then choose to move on.
Chart runs are longer these days compared to back in 2018. Like inflation, shouldn’t that be considered?^ if were just talking lead singles, as would make sense, CP got to #11 in 11 weeks, took GS 16 weeks.
then CP peaked 10 weeks later at #6
True but if we’re not getting any return on streaming and album sales, I don’t see how it can be justified having an extra long chart runChart runs are longer these days compared to back in 2018. Like inflation, shouldn’t that be considered?
Yes, and it took a massive push for Cry Pretty to reach #6 as they realized the natural climb was coming to an end.^ if were just talking lead singles, as would make sense, CP got to #11 in 11 weeks, took GS 16 weeks.
then CP peaked 10 weeks later at #6
It should be! Plus I’ve noticed since 2018/ the CP era ended, more songs go to #1 than peak at #10Chart runs are longer these days compared to back in 2018. Like inflation, shouldn’t that be considered?
I agree. I think Ghost Story is a good song toothese pushes…. And what is crazy about the whole thing is some of the better songs get shafted over the garbage that gets number 1…..
Well it will be a tragedy if GS doesn’t get number#1… The song itself deserves it….
GS is a good song, I just don't think it got people excited in the way a lead single should. You'll notice lots of people call it a grower.I agree. I think Ghost Story is a good song too
What criteria does The Hot 30 Countdown use for ranking songs?GS is passed by TKOLWM and drops to #12 (-34/+.140)
12 CARRIE UNDERWOOD Ghost Story 4220 4176 44 17.477