CLE Radio Power 40 Chart Results: September 5, 2026

The CLE Radio Power 40 for the week of September 5, 2026, reveals a landscape defined by the continued dominance of Ella Langley and significant volatility among established hits. Langley maintains the #1 position with "Choosin' Texas" (97.6 points) and remarkably holds four total spots on the chart, including three within the Top 10. While Stella Lefty has surged to the #2 position, narrowing the gap with Langley, the chart also saw dramatic shifts elsewhere, most notably a 17-position drop for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Official Song, "Dai Dai" by Shakira and Burna Boy. Four new entries debuted this week, led by Lil Baby’s "Dead Fresh" at #17.Analysis of Chart Leadership and Top 10 DynamicsThe battle for the top spot remains a contest between a small group of high-performing artists, with the threshold for the Top 5 now exceeding 91 points.The Reign of Ella Langley: Langley remains the definitive force on the chart. Her single "Choosin' Texas" holds a 3.4-point lead over its nearest competitor. Her presence is pervasive across the countdown, occupying the following positions:#1: "Choosin' Texas" (97.6 points)#6: "I Can’t Love You Anymore" (with Morgan Wallen) (88.2 points)#10: "Be Her" (83.8 points)#19: "Loving Life Again" (60.2 points)The Ascent of Stella Lefty: In the most significant move within the Top 3, Stella Lefty’s "Boston" (94.2 points) climbed one spot to #2, displacing Taylor Swift. Lefty is now the primary challenger to Langley’s top position.The Top 5 Contenders:Taylor Swift: "I Knew It, I Knew You" fell to #3 with 93.2 points, remaining in close contention.Ariana Grande: Held steady at #4 with "Hate That I Made You Love Me" (91.8 points).Olivia Dean: Achieved a Top 5 breakthrough with "Man I Need" (91.2 points). Dean also holds the #7 spot with "So Easy (To Fall In Love)," making her one of the week's most successful performers.Multi-Track Artist PerformanceSeveral artists are currently leveraging multiple hits to maintain a high "Power 40" profile.ArtistNumber of TracksKey PositionsElla Langley | 4 | #1, #6, #10, #19Olivia Rodrigo | 2 | #11 ("Drop Dead"), #12 ("Stupid Song")Olivia Dean | 2 | #5, #7Ariana Grande | 2 | #4, #18Morgan Wallen | 2 | #9 ("Been By Now"), #6 (feat. Ella Langley)Drake | 2 | #14 ("Janice STFU"), #32 ("Shabang")Luke Bryan | 2 | #37 (feat. George Birge), #38 ("Country And She Knows It")Tems | 2 | #26 ("What You Need"), #29 (with Dave)Bruno Mars | 2 | #20 ("Risk It All"), #22 ("I Just Might")New Entries and Notable DebutsThe week saw four new tracks enter the Power 40, indicating high immediate impact for several major artists.Lil Baby: Secured the highest debut of the week with "Dead Fresh," entering at #17 (63.6 points).Ariana Grande: "Petal" debuted at #18 (60.8 points), providing her with a second active chart presence.KATSEYE: "Animal" entered at #21 (59.4 points), narrowly missing the Top 20.sombr: "My Body Isn’t Ready" arrived at #40 (39.0 points), marking the artist's first entry into the current conversation.Market Volatility: Major Gains and DeclinesThe chart experienced significant "churn" this week, with some tracks losing momentum rapidly while others gained ground from the bottom.Largest Decline: Shakira and Burna Boy’s "Dai Dai." The FIFA World Cup Official Song suffered a 17-position tumble, falling from #17 to #34 (43.8 points).Strongest Upward Momentum (Lower Chart): Beyoncé’s "Morning Dew (Donk)" climbed 5 positions to #33 (44.4 points).Upper Chart Momentum: Olivia Rodrigo’s "Stupid Song" jumped 3 positions to #12 (78.2 points), moving her into a back-to-back configuration with her other track at #11.Steady Decline in Country/Pop: Several established tracks saw 3-4 position drops, including Justin Bieber (#36), Bailey Zimmerman (#24), and Jason Aldean (#28).Point Distribution Summary (#1–#40)RankArtist - SongPoints1 | Ella Langley - "Choosin' Texas" | 97.62 | Stella Lefty - "Boston" | 94.23 | Taylor Swift - "I Knew It, I Knew You" | 93.24 | Ariana Grande - "Hate That I Made You Love Me" | 91.85 | Olivia Dean - "Man I Need" | 91.210 | Ella Langley - "Be Her" | 83.811 | Olivia Rodrigo - "Drop Dead" | 80.612 | Olivia Rodrigo - "Stupid Song" | 78.217 | Lil Baby - "Dead Fresh" (NEW) | 63.621 | KATSEYE - "Animal" (NEW) | 59.431 | John Morgan - "Kid Myself" | 46.840 | sombr - "My Body Isn’t Ready" (NEW) | 39.0