U2 Breaks 'Billboard' Record , With Chart-Topping New Track.<br />U2's new single, "Atomic City," became the <br />band's 14th chart-topping hit, taking the number one <br />spot on the 'Billboard' Adult Alternative Airplay chart. .<br />'Forbes' reports that the new song climbed from <br />the number three position to the top of the chart.<br />According to 'Billboard,' the achievement makes <br />U2 the band with the most number one hits in <br />the history of the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. .<br />According to 'Billboard,' the achievement makes <br />U2 the band with the most number one hits in <br />the history of the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. .<br />Previously, the band was tied with Coldplay, <br />which has had 13 number one songs on the chart. .<br />Jack Johnson has had 11 chart-topping tracks, <br />making him number three on the exclusive list.<br />"Atomic City" is U2's first number one hit on <br />the chart in over five years, since their 2017 <br />single, "You're the Best Thing About Me.".<br />"Atomic City" is U2's first number one hit on <br />the chart in over five years, since their 2017 <br />single, "You're the Best Thing About Me.".<br />In 1997, the band grabbed its first number one spot <br />on the chart with their single, "Staring at the Sun.".<br />In 1997, the band grabbed its first number one spot <br />on the chart with their single, "Staring at the Sun.".<br />Over 20 years later, U2's fan base<br />remains strong enough to propel <br />the band to the top of the charts. .<br />Their latest single was released <br />to help promote the band's Las Vegas <br />residency at the newly-constructed Sphere.<br />After helping to launch the venue, <br />the band extended their Sin City residency <br />amid critical and commercial success.<br />After helping to launch the venue, <br />the band extended their Sin City residency <br />amid critical and commercial success