MARIAH

Longest Reign at No. 1 on the Hot 100 Released in 1995, the enduring Mariah Carey collaboration with Boyz II Men, "One Sweet Day," spent 16 sweet weeks (four months!) at the pinnacle of the Hot 100 chart. Choice Ladies Mariah participates in the two longest-running streaks of lead solo women ruling the Hot 100 charts. Here is a look at the greatest such stretches: 33 weeks (Sept. 30, 1995-May 11, 1996) 8, "Fantasy," Mariah Carey 1, "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)," Whitney Houston 16, "One Sweet Day," Mariah Carey (& Boyz II Men) 6, "Because You Loved Me," Celine Dion 2, "Always Be My Baby," Mariah Carey 19 weeks (May 7-Sept. 10, 2005) 4, "Hollaback Girl," Gwen Stefani 14, "We Belong Together," Mariah Carey 1, "Inside Your Heaven," Carrie Underwood