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~calling all music heads~ Note: This is based off of The Hot 100 only

~calling all music heads~ Note: This is based off of The Hot 100 only

Can You Guess Which Artist Has More Number-One Hits?

It was a close call between these musical icons, but Madonna ultimately won with **TWELVE** No. 1 hits versus Whitney's eleven chart toppers.

Whitney Houston or Madonna?

Despite setting the record for the most No. 1 hits off of one album, Michael's thirteen No. 1's couldn't compare to The Beatles record-holding **TWENTY** No. 1 hits on The Hot 100!

Michael Jackson or The Beatles?

Paula may have had five singles top The Hot 100, but she couldn't beat the Jackson family legacy and Janet's **SEVEN** No. 1. hits.

Janet Jackson or Paula Abdul?

It was a close call, but Britney won with only **FOUR** No. 1 hits over Christina's three. Anyone else surprised?

Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears?

With only **ONE** No. 1 on The Hot 100, 'NSync was just a little bit larger than the life and songs of the Backstreet Boys, who never made it to that No. 1 spot.

NSYNC or The Backstreet Boys?

Yet another close call of **FOUR** to three, but TLC's beats beat out The Black Eyed Peas.

TLC or The Black Eyed Peas?

Both of these crooners have had **TWO** No. 1 Hits atop The Billboard Hot 100!

TRICK QUESTION

Enrique Iglesias or Justin Timberlake?

Even though T. Swift has Perry beat in album sales ( _1989_ vs. _Prism_), the "Teenage Dream" singer has double the amount of No 1's, with **SIX** No. 1's on The Hot 100 (five of which were off of one album, making Katy tied for the record with none other than Michael Jackson)!

Katy Perry or Taylor Swift?

Neither have hit that No. 1 spot; but while John's been on the charts since '02, Sheeran has the higher chart peak at number two with " _Thinking Out Loud_."

NONE

Ed Sheeran or John Mayer?

Once again, even though Celine's been around for decades, Adele hit the scene and quickly caught up, each hitting that No. 1 spot a total of **THREE** times.

Céline Dion or Adele?

While both graduated from the BRIT School for Performing Arts (along with Adele), looks like in the end Leona Lewis really does have that _X Factor_ with **ONE** No. 1 hit (Jessie has yet to hit No. 1).

Leona Lewis or Jessie J?

So, they both have only **ONE** No. 1 on The Hot 100, but does it really matter? They're both American Idols for a reason!

THEY BOTH WON

Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson?

Meghan may be new to the music scene, but her song "All About That Bass" catapulted her career to that top spot, something Nicki has yet to achieve on The Hot 100.

Meghan Trainor or Nicki Minaj?

Like Trainor, both found fame in 2014, but it looks like the world felt a little more "Fancy" in the end, leading to Iggy's first and only No. 1 hit, and leaving Smith in the lonely hour with zero songs reaching No. 1.

Sam Smith or Iggy Azalea?

These T. Swift besties have found their own success on the charts, but Lorde's ever-present hit "Royals" gained her **ONE** top spot single.

Lorde or Selena Gomez?

They may have just released this beautiful cover duet for ["Don't Dream It's Over,"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2ua3O_fdCY) but Miley still has Ariana beat by **ONE** No. 1 hit on The Hot 100.

Miley Cyrus or Ariana Grande?

They're both **B.A. Divas**, but Demi still has some catching up to do, with P!nk securing **TWO** No. 1's compared to Demi's zero!

P!nk or Demi Lovato?

Despite both achieving enormous success and multiple hits, they've each only hit No. 1 on The Hot 100 **ONE** time!

Gwen Stefani or Bruno Mars?

While Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie," in the end, J. Lo's the ultimate dancing diva with **THREE** No. 1 hits, and Shakira having yet to reach that top spot.

Shakira or Jennifer Lopez?

While Kanye constantly reminds the world of his [genius status](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH7qYnpGMUc), Eminem has double the amount of No. 1's with **FOUR** hit singles compared to Kanye's two.

Kanye West or Eminem?

May come as a surprise, but Jay-Z has never hit No. 1 on The Hot 100 and Pitbull has had **ONE** top single.

Jay-Z or Pitbull?

When it comes down to it, Luda's been in the game way longer than Lil Wayne, so it's no surprise he's hit that top spot with **TWO** No. 1 singles, while Wayne only has one.

Ludacris or Lil Wayne?

Jordin may be an American Idol, but she still hasn't reached No. 1 on The Hot 100. Meanwhile, Jason should probably thank her for some inspiration, and possibly for his **ONE** No. 1 hit.

Jason Derulo or Jordin Sparks?

Nelly Furtado may have made quite the comeback with "Loose" after an unsuccessful second album, her one No. 1 doesn't compete with Nelly's **THREE** top hits.

Nelly or Nelly Furtado?

They both changed their names, but the one and only D-O-double G has **ONE** No. 1 on The Hot 100, while, surprisingly, Prince has never reached the top after decades in the industry.

Prince or Snoop Dogg?

Gaga not only [got her name](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Gaga) from being compared to Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury and their song "Radio Ga Ga", but she also has the same amount of No. 1's on The Hot 100, both having **THREE** singles hit the top spot.

Lady Gaga or Queen?

Sorry, One Directioners, but these boys have never hit No. 1 on The Hot 100, while Maroon 5 has had **THREE** top-charting singles.

One Direction or Maroon 5?

Is it really a surprise? Beyoncé and Rihanna have both earned their crowns, with **FIVE** top hits on The Hot 100!

And last but not least, Queen Bey or Queen Rih?

Like Liam from 1D, you kind of fell behind and fell off the Billboard bandwagon. Better luck next time!

Fell off the bandwagon

OK, so you're a little new to the music scene and forgot a few answers here and there, but who hasn't? It's OK to be nervous, like Meghan, but you'll find your way to the top!

New to the scene

So, like Taylor, you've kept up with the charts, and know all the teen slang. But, you've still got a little ways to go before you've mastered the Billboard charts.

You're hip with the times

Like Mariah, you know what it takes to be a No. 1 hit, and you know them all — from No. 1 to Infinity!

You're a Billboard record-breaker!

Note: Again, all answers are based on the amount of No. 1's each artist has had on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Hot_100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billboard Hot 100 Chart</a>.

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