Jelly Roll Pulls a Chart Double: First and Last Place on the Same Billboard Ranking
Country-rap star Jelly Roll has pulled off a Billboard chart feat that’s as rare as it is amusing — claiming both the top and bottom spots on the same chart. The unexpected twist happened on Billboard’s *Rock & Alternative Airplay* chart, where the Nashville-born artist’s hit “Halfway to Hell” soared to No. 1, while another of his tracks, “Need a Favor,” clung to the chart’s final position.
“Halfway to Hell,” powered by gritty vocals and emotional storytelling, has been steadily climbing, finally clinching the No. 1 spot thanks to heavy radio rotation and streaming numbers. The song marks yet another chart-topper for Jelly Roll, further cementing his presence in the rock-leaning side of country and alternative music.
On the other end of the chart, “Need a Favor” — which had its moment in the spotlight months ago — continues to hold on despite waning airplay. Though it’s been slowly dropping down the ranks, it hasn’t disappeared entirely. The result? Jelly Roll bookending the chart with his own songs, an oddity that’s rarely seen in the music world.
This quirky chart moment underscores just how dominant Jelly Roll has become in the genre-blending space he occupies. Blurring the lines between country, rock, and hip-hop, he’s gained massive appeal among diverse audiences — and the charts are reflecting that.
Fans took to social media to celebrate the achievement, joking that Jelly Roll is “his own competition now.” With more new music rumored to be on the way, it’s likely this isn’t the last time the artist will make waves on multiple parts of a chart.
For now, Jelly Roll can proudly say he’s both the best — and the last — on one of Billboard’s most watched rankings.
