In the first issue of Billboard of the new year, Thomas Rhett was at number one on both charts with "Die a Happy Man".
On the airplay listing, ten acts reached the top spot with more than one song; Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line each achieved three number ones during the year.
[10] The other first-time chart-toppers were Chris Lane with "Fix",[11] Jon Pardi with "Head Over Boots",[12] and the duo LoCash with "I Know Somebody".
[13] Additionally, Karen Fairchild made her first appearance at number one under her own name when she was featured on Luke Bryan's song "Home Alone Tonight",[14] although she had previously reached the top spot as a member of the group Little Big Town.
[15] At the end of the year, Keith Urban's "Blue Ain't Your Color" was at number one on Hot Country Songs, and Brett Eldredge topped Country Airplay with "Wanna Be That Song".