Bruno Mars has achieved a remarkable milestone as his latest single, “I Just Might,” ascends to No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Airplay chart dated March 21, 2026. This marks Mars’ twelfth number one on the chart, a record for male artists, allowing him to surpass a tie with Justin Bieber and Maroon 5. He is now second only to Taylor Swift, who holds 15 entries at the top since the chart’s inception in October 1992.
The latest success comes shortly after the release of Mars’ album, The Romantic, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart on March 14, 2026. This achievement not only highlights Mars’ continued popularity but also underscores his significant impact on contemporary pop music.
Chart History and New Releases
“I Just Might” climbs two positions to take the top spot, adding to Mars’ impressive list of achievements on the Pop Airplay chart. His previous number ones include hits like “Uptown Funk!” and “Just the Way You Are.” Below is a summary of his Pop Airplay leaders:
– “I Just Might” – 1 week, as of March 21, 2026
– “APT.” (with ROSÉ) – 5 weeks, starting February 1, 2025
– “Die With a Smile” (with Lady Gaga) – 4 weeks, beginning November 23, 2024
– “Finesse” (with Cardi B) – 1 week, March 31, 2018
– “That’s What I Like” – 3 weeks, starting May 6, 2017
– “Uptown Funk!” (Mark Ronson featuring Mars) – 6 weeks, starting February 7, 2015
Currently, Mars’ other single “Risk It All” is gaining traction as it rises from 38 to 35 in its second week on the Pop Airplay chart. Both songs are part of his new album, contributing to a revitalized interest in his music.
Other Notable Chart Movements
On the same chart, Taylor Swift‘s new single “Elizabeth Taylor” debuts at No. 30, following her previous leaders “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite” from her album The Life of a Showgirl. Concurrently, “I Just Might” has also reached the top of the Adult Pop Airplay chart, marking Mars’ fifth number one in that category.
The Pop Airplay chart measures the most played songs on 150 mainstream top 40 radio stations across the United States, based on data from Mediabase. The Adult Pop Airplay chart reflects plays from more than 75 adult top 40 stations, showcasing the broad appeal of both Mars and Swift’s music.
With these developments, the March 21 charts will update on March 17 on Billboard.com, providing fans with the latest rankings and insights into their favorite artists.
