In 2002, 12 acts achieved their first number-one single in Australia, either as a lead artist or featured guest, including Shakira, Eminem, DJ Ötzi, Avril Lavigne, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Las Ketchup and more have earned a number-one debut single this year.
Rapper Eminem and Latino singer Shakira had two number-one singles that appeared in the 2002 issues.
Shakira's "Whenever, Wherever" and Avril Lavigne's "Complicated" are the longest-running number-one singles of 2002, remaining in that position for six straight weeks.
Songs that peaked at number 2 include "Superman (It's Not Easy)" by Five for Fighting, "Girlfriend" by *NSYNC feat.
Nelly and "Dance with Me" by 112 Songs that peaked at number 3 include "Murder on the Dancefloor" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, "Hot in Herre" by Nelly, "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Ronan Keating, "U Got It Bad" by Usher, Other hit songs included "Tribute" by Tenacious D (4), "Get Over You" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor (4), "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, "Better Man" by Robbie Williams (6), and "Livin' It Up" (6)