Frequent Flyer ‘Miles’

When Madonna’s “Music” topped the Hot Singles Sales chart for four weeks in September 2000, it was her first release to top the chart since it was introduced in 1991. Prior to “Music” finding its way to pole position, Madonna had 19 titles that missed first place, including “This Used to Be My Playground” (No. 3 in 1992) and “Take a Bow” (No. 4 in 1995).

But since “Music” triumphed, Madonna has collected nine No. 1s, out of the 16 singles that have charted from 2000 to today. Her ninth and latest single to rule this chart is “Miles Away“, which takes a 31-1 leap to become this tally’s first No. 1 of 2009.

Here is a chronological list of Madonna’s No. 1s on Hot Singles Sales:

“Music,” four weeks (2000)
“Don’t Tell Me,” one week (2001)
“Die Another Day,” 11 weeks (2002)
“Nothing Fails,” one week (2003)
“Hung Up,” five weeks (2005)
“Sorry,” one week (2006)
“Jump,” two weeks (2006)
“4 Minutes,” two weeks (2008)
“Miles Away,” one week to date (2009)

From Billboard.com’s Chart Beat.
Thanks to George.