Two songs that enjoyed considerable success at alternative radio are now top ten hits at the hot adult contemporary format.
Imagine Dragons’ “I Bet My Life,” the first of the two, cruises to #7 on this week’s edition of the Mediabase Hot AC chart. Up four places this week, the lead “Smoke + Mirrors” single received 4,018 Hot AC spins during the March 22-28 tracking week.
Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance” also rises into Hot AC’s top ten. The song rises two places to #10 on the strength of its 3,833 weekly spins.
Other Hot AC moves this week:
— Taylor Swift’s “Style” claims the #1 position.
— Andy Grammer’s “Honey, I’m Good” reaches the Top 15 at #14.
— Nate Ruess’ “Nothing Without Love” reaches the Top 20 at #19.
— The Weeknd’s “Earned It” and Mumford & Sons’ “Believe” reach the Top 25 at #24 and #25, respectively.
— The Ting Tings’ “Wrong Club” and James Bay’s “Hold Back the River” reach the Top 40 at #39 and #40, respectively.