Summary
Billboard has changed its rules for the Hot 100 chart to limit how long songs can stay on it. This update removed 10 songs from the chart, including "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims, which had been there for over two years. The change is aimed at adjusting for the impact of streaming, which allows some songs to remain popular for lengthy periods.
Key Facts
- Billboard adjusted its Hot 100 chart rules to reduce the time songs can stay on the list.
- The previous rules allowed songs to stay if they remained above certain ranks for specified weeks.
- Under the new rules, a song will be removed if it drops below No. 5 after 78 weeks, No. 10 after 52 weeks, No. 25 after 26 weeks, or No. 50 after 20 weeks.
- Teddy Swims' "Lose Control," which spent over two years on the Hot 100, was removed due to the rule change.
- Streaming services contribute to songs staying longer on charts by repeatedly offering songs users have played before.
- Some exceptions to the removal rules are allowed on a case-by-case basis.
- The rule change reflects challenges Billboard faces with streaming and radio play patterns.
- Holiday songs will have special considerations during the season to maintain their places on the chart.
