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Chris Brown and Usher continue to impact fans everywhere with their timeless classics.
As the end of 2026 quickly approaches, iHeartRadio Rewind is looking back at the top R&B artists and songs of the year. Chris Brown comes in at No. 1 after earning 1.33 billion total audience spins (TAS) while Usher lands in second place. The Grammy Award-winning singers, who are currently on the road for their "R&B Tour," lead the top 5 thanks to recent hits like Brown's "Residuals" and Usher's "Good Good" with 21 Savage and Summer Walker. Other R&B acts who made an impact this year include Walker, Kehlani, who dominated R&B stations everywhere with "Folded," and Mary J. Blige.
Usher's "Good Good" remains at the top of the most-listened-to R&B songs of 2026 after garnering the most TAS numbers and streams from iHeartRadio stations across the country as well as on the iHeartRadio app. The veteran singer-songwriter performs the track off his Coming Home album during his joint tour with Brown.
Meanwhile, Kehlani's smash single "Folded" from her self-titled album comes in at No. 2 and remains a fan favorite across stations of multiple formats. Chris Brown's "Residuals" and "It Depends" featuring Bryson Tiller take up the other half of the top 5, followed by SZA's "Snooze," which rounds out the list.
Chris Brown, Usher, SZA, Summer Walker and Mary J. Blige have yet to disappear from iHeartRadio's top R&B artists and songs list. The iconic acts have maintained a strong presence among both lists over the past three years.
Want to learn more about the songs and artists people couldn’t get enough of across the U.S. this year? Registered iHeartRadio users can find their own personalized iHeartRewind on the iHeartRadio app now.