Ever wondered what it takes to dominate the music charts? Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” is rewriting Canadian music history! But not all headlines are about music – nearby, Toronto’s Rogers Stadium is facing a different kind of buzz after recent concerts. What’s making more noise, the records or the complaints?

Alex Warren’s hit single “Ordinary” has cemented its place in Canadian music history, reaching an unprecedented milestone on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. The rising singer-songwriter’s track has now spent 20 weeks atop the prestigious chart, making it the second-longest running No. 1 song of all time since the chart’s inception in 2007. This remarkable achievement underscores Warren’s growing influence in the Canadian music scene.

The song’s extraordinary reign began on April 19, when it unseated ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” from the top spot. Its consistent performance has seen “Ordinary” dominate the Canadian summer, fending off challenges from established artists such as Justin Bieber and the popular Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack. With 28 total weeks on the chart, “Ordinary” has proven to be a true chart juggernaut, demonstrating its enduring appeal to audiences across Canada.

This impressive feat places “Ordinary” in an elite category alongside Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which previously held the record with 25 weeks at No. 1 and was the first to reach the 20-week mark. If “Ordinary” continues its momentum for just five more weeks, Alex Warren could potentially break Shaboozey’s record, setting a new benchmark for chart longevity in Canadian music history.

Beyond its chart success, “Ordinary” resonates with listeners through its poignant lyrics, building to a momentous chorus that beautifully unpacks the feeling of loving someone who transforms the mundane into the extraordinary. The track serves as the lead single for Warren’s debut album, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid,” which has also achieved significant success, currently holding the No. 3 position on this week’s Billboard Canadian Albums chart.

While dominating north of the border, “Ordinary” has also made significant waves on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it spent 10 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 after peaking on June 7. However, its U.S. reign was recently interrupted by the KPop Demon Hunters’ “HUNTR/X” track “Golden.” The U.S. chart, which has a 66-year history compared to Canada’s 17, has seen fewer songs achieve such prolonged No. 1 status, with only five tracks exceeding 15 weeks at the top.

In unrelated news impacting Toronto’s entertainment landscape, Councillor James Pasternak has voiced concerns regarding alleged excessive noise from Rogers Stadium. Following two recent Oasis concerts on August 24, which marked the British band’s sole Canadian reunion tour stop, local officials are pushing for noise reduction measures. Residents in York Centre, where the 50,000-seat open-air venue is located, have reportedly experienced noise levels exceeding city bylaws, which stipulate limits of 55 to 70 decibels outdoors and 50 to 65 decibels indoors between 7 am and 11 pm.

The stadium, a temporary venue slated for eventual replacement by a mixed-use development, has faced various operational challenges since its June opening, including long wait times for exit, limited cell service, and accessibility issues. Despite Live Nation’s previous efforts to enhance the concert experience ahead of Coldplay’s performances in July, concerns persist. Upcoming events at Rogers Stadium include System of a Down and Deftones on September 3 and 5, followed by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier’s show on September 10, which is scheduled to be the venue’s final event for the 2025 season.

Separately, Canadian country artist Riegling has achieved a significant career milestone, fulfilling a long-held dream by partnering with Big Loud. Expressing his excitement, Riegling noted the surreal nature of seeing his aspiration come to fruition, acknowledging Big Loud’s proven track record in developing artists. The Mildmay, Ontario native, who earned two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards last year for his work including “Old Dirt Roads,” is currently charting with his duet “Coming Home To You (Bigger House)” with Mackenzie Porter and has opened for major country stars like Brett Young and Tyler Hubbard.