Lady Gaga has been a global star for over a decade, but she continues to explore new horizons and make impressive new achievements. This week she reaches a major milestone by joining Billboard hit the chart for the first time, which is a little surprising considering that her discography is filled with numerous cross-genre hits.
The Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga debut on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart this week with their collaboration single “Sweet Sounds of Heaven.” The chart ranks the most popular rock and alternative tracks in the U.S. each week using a methodology that combines sales, streams and radio airplay. The dynamic duo sees their first single together at number 45 on the list.
For Gaga, this new hit marks her first appearance on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. Although the superstar has previously dabbled in rock, or at least rock songs, none have managed to earn a spot on this comprehensive list of the country’s most popular tracks.
In contrast, The Rolling Stones are no strangers to the Hot Rock and Alternative Songs charts. Over the years, the cult group has graced the rankings with nine different tracks. This may seem like a relatively modest number, but it’s worth noting that most of the band’s biggest hits made their mark on the charts. Billboard diagrams before implementing this particular list.
“Sweet Sounds of Heaven” will be the second official single from The Rolling Stones’ upcoming album. Hackney Diamonds. The highly anticipated project will be released later in October this year and is expected to become a global bestseller. The title has already spawned another single, “Angry”, which peaked at No. 32 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.