
Marie Osmond Still Holds Youngest Country #1 Record
By: Brian Zwerner
Feb 3, 2025
Move over, Taylor Swift! While Swifties know their idol scored her first number one hit at 18 with "Love Story," that's not the youngest age for a country music chart-topper.
LeAnn Rimes' beat Taylor by reaching number one at just 15 with "One Way Ticket." A remarkable achievement, indeed, but even Rimes doesn't hold the record.
That honor belongs to Marie Osmond. Back in 1973, Osmond, then a fresh-faced 14-year-old, captivated the nation with "Paper Roses." The song soared to the top of the charts, cementing Osmond's place in country music history as the youngest artist ever to achieve a number one hit.
While Swift and Rimes have certainly made their mark, Osmond's record remains unbroken, a testament to her early success and the enduring power of "Paper Roses."