Stella Lefty's "Boston" Hits No. 1!

Stella Lefty has achieved her first No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart with her song "Boston." The track ascended to the top position in its 22nd week on the chart, dated Sept. 26, 2026. This significant milestone also marks the first No. 1 hit for Atlantic Outpost, a label that launched in July 2025, with "Boston" being its inaugural single to chart.

"Boston" garnered 34.2 million in audience impressions between Sept. 11-17, 2026. Lefty's achievement positions her as the first solo female artist to reach No. 1 with her first Country Airplay entry since Lainey Wilson in 2021. Furthermore, "Boston" completes one of the fastest climbs to No. 1 for a debut solo hit by a female artist in over 22 years, showcasing a notable pace in the current music landscape.

Among solo-billed women with their first entries on the Country Airplay chart, Lefty's song boasts the sixth-fastest ascent to No. 1 in the chart's 36-year history. Her debut EP, "Is This Heaven?," and her first full-length album, "Long Way Home," have also performed well, both appearing in the Top Country Albums Top 10. Additionally, Dan + Shay's "Say So" and Zach John King's "Get to Drinkin'" have entered the Top 10 on the Country Airplay chart.