Most UK No.1 singles by a female artist

Madonna (USA, b. Madonna Ciccone) has taken 13 different songs to the top of the UK’s Official Singles Chart. In chronological order, they are: “Into the Groove” (1985), “Papa Don’t Preach” (1986), “True Blue” (1986), “La Isla Bonita” (1987), “Who’s that Girl” (1987), “Like a Prayer” (1989), “Vogue” (1990), “Frozen” (1998), “American Pie” (2000), “Music” (2000), “Hung Up” (2005), “Sorry” (2006) and “4 Minutes” (feat. Justin Timberlake, 2008).

Most UK No.1 singles, as of 21 September 2023: Elvis Presley 21, The Beatles 17, Cliff Richard 14, Ed Sheeran 14, Westlife 14, Madonna 13, Take That 12, Calvin Harris 11, Eminem 10, Elton John 10. ABBA, Spice Girls and Rihanna – the next-best solo female after Madonna – have all racked up nine UK No.1s.