Ricardo Montaner Is ‘Feliz’ With First Latin Airplay No. 1: ‘Gives Me Immense Pleasure’
The song leads Latin Airplay, Latin Pop Airplay and Regional Mexican Airplay charts.
Ricardo Montaner, a seasoned singer with eight Billboard No. 1 hits, has achieved a new milestone in his long career. For the first time, his song "Para Que Seas Feliz" has claimed the top spot on the Latin Airplay chart, marking a 24-year wait for this achievement. The Latin Airplay chart, established in 1994, had previously seen Los Ángeles Azules hold the title for 27 years before Montaner's landmark victory.
The 30-year wait to No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart is the longest since the chart's inception, surpassing the previous record set by Los Ángeles Azules. Montaner, who has been active in the Billboard charts since the late 1980s, credits his success to the support of programmers and DJs who helped bring his music to the United States. His debut single, "Tan Enamorados," which reached No. 9 on Hot Latin Songs in 1988, served as the launchpad for his five-decade Billboard song career.
With nine top 10 entries on Latin Airplay, Montaner finally claims the crown after reaching No. 2 twice with "El Poder de Tu Amor" in 1999 and "Yo Puedo Hacer" in 2002. The singer's new reign extends across Latin radio, with "Para Que Seas Feliz" also topping the Latin Pop Airplay chart and rising to the top of the Regional Mexican Airplay chart.
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