Corey Kent Scores First Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 with 'This Heart'
The chart-topping success of This Heart marks a breakthrough for Corey Kent—find out what’s next for the country artist.
Corey Kent has scored his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with This Heart, which hit the top spot on the July 5, 2025 chart after a 53-week climb. The track, written by Thomas Archer, Blake Bollinger, Jacob Hackworth, and Michael Tyler, and produced by Chris Farren, racked up 27.9 million audience impressions between June 20–26.
This Heart is featured on Kent’s 2024 album Black Bandana and stands out for its blend of traditional country sound and modern production. Kent, a Bixby, Oklahoma native and former contestant on NBC’s The Voice (2015), praised the song’s impact on fans and thanked his team for their support.
The single’s slow burn to No. 1 marks the second-longest climb to the top in 2025, highlighting Kent’s staying power. With Black Bandana gaining momentum and Kent’s profile rising, he’s carving out a spot as one of modern country’s most promising voices.