"Butter" Named Billboard's Song Of The Summer For 2021
Date: September 7, 2021
Billboard has officially named “Butter” as the Song of the Summer for 2021!
This not only marks BTS’s first time topping the chart, but also their first time landing in the top 10.
This announcement comes just as it was revealed “Butter” returned to No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart for a 10th nonconsecutive week, extending its record as the longest-running No. 1 song of 2021.
Congratulations BTS!
“Butter” debuted atop the seasonal Songs of the Summer chart on the ranking dated June 26, the first frame the tally was updated in 2021. The smash didn’t vacate the throne for the rest of the tracking period, making it an easy champion.
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About the Song of the Summer Chart
This annual chart tracks the most popular songs during the summer months, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Songs are ranked based on combined sales, streaming, and airplay data.
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