Teddy Swims' Hit Tops July TV Songs Chart, Fueled by Netflix Series Placement
The former Hot 100 No. 1 song from Teddy Swims led Billboard's Top TV Songs chart for July 2026, driven by its use in the second season of Netflix's Ransom Canyon. Three tracks from that series occupied the top four positions, with Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis also charting. The Cranberries' 'Dreams' came in second after appearing in Peacock's The Five-Star Weekend.
The July 2026 Top TV Songs ranking highlights how streaming series continue to drive catalog and current hits alike. Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” already held a historic Hot 100 longevity record, but its placement in *Ransom Canyon*’s second season added fresh momentum, with 58.2 million U.S. streams that month. Netflix’s show also boosted Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis, whose tracks landed at Nos. 3 and 4, respectively.
The Cranberries’ 1994 single “Dreams” resurged via Peacock’s *The Five-Star Weekend*, earning 11.8 million streams. That series placed three songs in the top ten, including Maggie Rogers and Leon Bridges. The chart’s mix of pop, country, R&B, and rock reflects how TV synchs can revive older material while amplifying newer acts.
This chart’s composition suggests that streaming platforms now function as major tastemakers, potentially reshaping how listeners discover music. A single placement can extend a song’s commercial life or introduce it to new audiences, benefiting artists and labels. However, this reliance on TV synchs may also concentrate promotional power in a few high-profile shows, making chart success increasingly dependent on media placement rather than organic fan growth.