Nate Smith claims top spot for most played song on country radio in 2024 with “World On Fire”

59th Academy of Country Music Awards Nate Smith, winner of the New Male Artist of the Year award, poses in the press room during the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 16, 2024 in Frisco, Texas. (Omar Vega/Getty Images)

By Woody

Billboard just released the list of most played songs on country radio for the year and Nate Smith’s “World On Fire” claimed the top spot!

TOP 5 SONGS PLAYED ON COUNTRY RADIO IN 2024:

1. Nate Smith, “World on Fire”

2. Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen), “I Had Some Help”

3. Warren Zeiders, “Pretty Little Poison”

4. Bailey Zimmerman, “Where It Ends”

5. Jelly Roll (Feat. Lainey Wilson), “Save Me”

“World On Fire” began 2024 as the number one song on country radio and rode that momentum the entire year. Morgan Wallen was the most played artist in 2024 and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” was the most streamed country song.