Bruno Mars’ Unorthodox Jukebox is producing hit after hit singles. His latest single to score a #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is “When I Was Your Man,” marking his second single in a row to make it to the top of the chart. Mars’ prior single to nab the #1 spot, “Locked Out of Heaven,” managed to stay in that position for six weeks.
“When I Was Your Man” is Mars’ fifth single to reach #1 and has now, according to Atlantic Records, sold 2 million copies in North America and an additional 1 million copies overseas. Billboard reports Mars has now scored five #1 hits quicker than any other male performer since Elvis Presley. And the album has been certified platinum in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Currently, Unorthodox Jukebox stands as Britain’s fastest-selling solo album of 2013.
Mars has just been announced as the opening act at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards to be held on May 19, 2013. The show will air on ABC live from Las Vegas. He’s also poised to launch his Moonshine Jungle Tour on June 22nd in Washington, DC. Mars will be out on the road performing for fans through November.
