Every Number One Country Album of 2026

See every album that has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in 2026, including the current chart-topper, chart dates, and total weeks at No. 1.

Written by Amanda Tempel

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

What Is the No. 1 Country Album Right Now?

Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem is the current No. 1 country album on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart for the chart dated October 17, 2026. The album returns to the top for its 18th week at No. 1 during 2026.

Current No. 1: Morgan Wallen — I'm the Problem
Weeks at No. 1 in 2026: 18
Latest Chart Date: October 17, 2026
Most Weeks at No. 1 in 2026: Ella Langley — Dandelion — 21 weeks

Looking for the top country albums of 2026? This running list tracks every album that has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart during the year. Rather than ranking albums based on reviews or personal opinion, the list follows Billboard chart performance and includes each album’s No. 1 chart dates and total weeks at the top.

Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart ranks the most popular country albums using a combination of traditional album sales, track-equivalent albums, and streaming-equivalent albums.

Albums are listed in order of their first No. 1 appearance of 2026.

Morgan Wallen — I’m The Problem

Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem entered 2026 at No. 1 and has returned to the top several times throughout the year.

No. 1 chart dates: January 3, 10, 17, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18, July 25, August 1, 8, 15, October 17

Total weeks at No. 1 in 2026: 18

Zach Bryan — With Heaven On Top

Zach Bryan earned one week at No. 1 in January with With Heaven On Top.

No. 1 chart date: January 24

Total weeks at No. 1 in 2026: 1

Megan Moroney — Cloud 9

Megan Moroney reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart with Cloud 9 in March.

No. 1 chart date: March 7

Total weeks at No. 1 in 2026: 1

Luke Combs — The Way I Am

Luke Combs added another No. 1 country album to his career with The Way I Am.

No. 1 chart date: April 4

Total weeks at No. 1 in 2026: 1

Ella Langley — Dandelion

Ella Langley’s Dandelion debuted at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart in April and held the top spot for 13 consecutive weeks before later returning to No. 1. The album has now spent 21 weeks at No. 1 in 2026, the most of any album this year. Dandelion also debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

No. 1 chart dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10

Total weeks at No. 1 in 2026: 21

Which Country Album Has Spent the Most Weeks at No. 1 in 2026?

Ella Langley’s Dandelion has spent the most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart during 2026, with 21 weeks at the top.

Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem follows with 17 weeks at No. 1.

Most weeks at No. 1 in 2026:

Ella Langley — Dandelion — 21 weeks

Morgan Wallen — I’m The Problem — 18 weeks

Zach Bryan — With Heaven On Top — 1 week

Megan Moroney — Cloud 9 — 1 week

Luke Combs — The Way I Am — 1 week

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2026 Number One Country Albums FAQ

What was the first No. 1 country album of 2026?

Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem was the first No. 1 country album of 2026, topping Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart dated January 3.

What is the current No. 1 country album?

Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem is the current No. 1 country album for the Billboard chart dated October 17, 2026.

Which country album has spent the most weeks at No. 1 in 2026?

Ella Langley’s Dandelion currently leads all albums with 21 weeks at No. 1 during 2026.

How many country albums have reached No. 1 in 2026?

Five different albums have reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart so far in 2026: I’m The Problem, With Heaven On Top, Cloud 9, The Way I Am, and Dandelion.

Is this a list of the best country albums of 2026?

No. This list is based on performance on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. It tracks the albums that reached No. 1 rather than ranking the best country albums based on reviews or personal opinion.

How often is this list updated?

This list is updated as new weekly Billboard Top Country Albums charts are released.