Unveiling Alex Warren: The Unexpected Journey Behind the Viral Sensation

Is it possible for one song to capture the hearts of every lovestruck 19-year-old, inspire a generation of Christian Starbucks rewards members, and still leave room in its schedule to organize vapes at the Hype House? That’s the simmering magic brew Alex Warren has apparently concocted with “Ordinary”—a track so wildly successful, it’s clung to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for nine relentless weeks. Honestly, I’d laugh if I weren’t so busy questioning my life choices. As Warren strums his guitar with one hand and adjusts his ring light with the other, we can’t help but wonder: Does his secret sauce lie in his enigmatic, still-in-progress beard—or is it the universal appeal of marriage-ready anthems that make parents mildly uncomfortable? Dive in for a closer look at the world’s most ordinary phenomenon. LEARN MORE

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” has held the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the ninth week in a row. The Onion shares everything you need to know about Warren.

Genre: Music for 19-year-olds to get married to

Religious Affiliation: Checks out

Instruments: Guitar, ring light

Hype House Chore: Vape organizer

Years Active: Yesterday–Present

Audience: Christian Starbucks rewards members

Dream Collaborator: High school graduation slideshow

Beard: In progress