The Ultimate Chart-Toppers: 2024’s Award-Winning Global Hits You Can’t Miss! ✨

The 2024 music scene is alive with tracks that span genres, showcase unique voices, and connect with millions worldwide. Not only have these songs reached impressive streaming numbers, but they’ve also claimed awards that honour their global influence. 

Below, we review the top ten songs individually, including their streaming numbers across major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

1. Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish’s Birds of a Feather has struck a powerful chord, winning the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance and amassing 200 million Spotify streams, 175 million YouTube views, and 150 million Apple Music streams. 

The track’s relatable lyrics and Eilish’s moving vocals resonate globally, telling a tale of resilience.

2. Beautiful Things by Benson Boone

Benson Boone’s emotional pop hit, Beautiful Things, claimed the Billboard Music Award for Best New Song. With 100 million Spotify streams, 95 million views on YouTube, and 80 million Apple Music plays, it encompasses the audience’s heart.

It also shows Boone’s lyrical vulnerability and has won hearts for its message of finding beauty in imperfections.

3. Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

Die With A Smile brought Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars together, blending pop and R&B, earning the American Music Award for Collaboration of the Year. With 150 million Spotify plays, 130 million YouTube views, and 110 million Apple Music streams, it strengthens the collaboration of pop giants.

This song’s powerful lyrics and unique blend highlight both artists’ distinctive styles.

4. Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter

Winning the MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop, Sabrina Carpenter’s Please Please Please has become a playlist staple. It continues to shine with 80 million streams on Spotify, 70 million views on YouTube, and 65 million Apple Music streams, all thanks to its catchy beats and relatable energy.

Mesmerising beats and sweet vocals have got everyone grooving on this song.

5. Midnight Ride by Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, and Diplo

Orville Peck, Kylie Minogue, and Diplo joined forces on Midnight Ride, a genre-crossing masterpiece awarded Best Group Collaboration at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. 

It has collected 120 million Spotify streams, 110 million YouTube views, and 100 million Apple Music streams, appealing to fans of country, pop, and electronic.

6. Lose Control by Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims’ Lose Control has charmed listeners worldwide, with over 90 million streams on Spotify, 85 million views on YouTube, and 70 million plays on Apple Music. Winning the People’s Choice Award for Best New Artist, the song uniquely blends pop and R&B.

Moreover, it highlights Swims’ vocal and emotional range.

7. The Craving (single version) by Twenty One Pilots

The Craving by Twenty-One Pilots has become an anthem of self-discovery and resilience, taking Alternative Song of the Year at the Alt-Rock Music Awards. It has over 130 million Spotify streams, 120 million YouTube views, and 115 million Apple Music streams.

Thus,  it makes it a strong favourite among fans.

8. Million Dollar Baby by Tommy Richman

The indie-pop hit Million Dollar Baby by Tommy Richman won Spotify’s Rising Star Award and has 60 million Spotify streams, 55 million YouTube views, and 50 million Apple Music streams. 

Richman’s unique voice and mellow style make this track a standout in the pop scene.

9. one of wun by Gunna

One of wun by Gunna earned the BET Hip Hop Award for Best Rap Song. This track’s rhythmic beat has brought in 140 million streams on Spotify, 130 million views on YouTube, and 120 million Apple Music streams, magnifying the rap sentiments. 

It has cemented Gunna’s reputation as a hip-hop heavyweight.

10. TEXAS HOLD ‘EM by Beyoncé

Beyoncé’s TEXAS HOLD ‘EM is a groundbreaking R&B track with an experimental twist, winning the Grammy for Best R&B Song. Its streaming stats are impressive, with 200 million Spotify streams, 180 million YouTube views, and 170 million Apple Music streams, all showcasing Beyoncé’s ability to push creative boundaries and capture hearts.

This is an unexpected new genre covered by Beyonce.

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