This week’s Billboard Hot 100 race is a nail-biter, with rising star Alex Warren’s heartfelt ballad Ordinary threatening Morgan Wallen’s 11-week reign atop the chart. Warren, a TikTok sensation turned breakout artist, has seen the track go viral for its raw lyrics about mental health struggles. Meanwhile, Wallen’s Whiskey Tears remains a streaming juggernaut, buoyed by crossover country-pop appeal.

Industry insiders note Warren’s surge reflects Gen Z’s demand for authenticity, while Wallen’s staying power highlights country music’s streaming dominance. Other chart climbers include K-pop group EVNNE’s Ride or Die and a surprise resurgence of Dua Lipa’s Training Season after a viral Super Bowl ad sync.

The winner will be announced tonight, but one thing’s clear: 2025’s music landscape is more unpredictable than ever.