American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, Kenny Rogers Topped Every Billboard Singles Chart With a Hit Lionel Richie Wrote in Just Five Minutes

On this day in 1981, Kenny Rogers reigned atop all four Billboard charts with "Lady," written by Lionel Richie.

Here’s Every Year-End Billboard Top Artist

From the first list in 1981 to 2025, browse every act who has dominated the annual Top Artists chart, as revealed in every ...