Michael Ray Tops Billboard Airplay Chart with “Whiskey And Rain”

Michael Ray Tops Billboard Airplay Chart with “Whiskey And Rain”

Congrats to Michael Ray as “Whiskey And Rain” moves into the number-one spot on the Billboard country music airplay chart.

Michael shares, “This is incredible. I knew this song was something special, but I never dreamed it would be this impactful. I’m so thankful to my team who kept pushing to get this song to No. 1, and I’m grateful for the fans who found ‘Whiskey And Rain’ just as special as I do. Your support means everything, and I can’t wait to keep bringing you compelling Country music.”

“Whiskey And Rain” is his 4th chart-topper, and in an emotional social media post, Michael shared what achieving success with this song meant to him…

 
 
 
 
 
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Michael Ray’s week got even better when one of his musical heroes, Gary Allan, sent his a message of congratulations…

The song also achieved another amazing milestone – “Whiskey And Rain” has now surpassed 100 million global streams.

Michael shared on social media “What started as a little country song Josh Thompson and Jesse Frasure had written about pouring whiskey on your sorrows and letting the rain wash it all away has now just surpassed 100 million streams and become my 4th No. 1 song at country radio. Thank y’all for giving life to ‘Whiskey and Rain” and continuing to make this Florida boy’s country music dreams come true!!!!”

“Whiskey And Rain” is one of the 7-tracks from Michael’s EP, Higher Education.

Michael Ray added, “I owe the success of ‘Whiskey And Rain’ to all of y’all who love Country music just as much as I do.”

Watch the music video to the number-one song in country music this week – “Whiskey And Rain.”

Photo Credit: Sean Hagwell

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