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But the big-leagues call-up thatHalseys imminentSNLstint represents is not wholly without merit.

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1 song in the country before being unseated by Ariana Grandes 7 Rings.

The chart-topper marked her solo debut on the throne and her second No.

Her sophomore effort, 2017sHopeless Fountain Kingdom, broke the 26-year-old labels record by debuting in the top spot.

(As of this writing, Halsey has not yet earned any Grammy nominations as a solo artist.)

That question could be asked in more ways than one, too.

Its possible that Halsey wouldnt be facing such potential scrutiny were she just this weekends musical guest.

(Who knows maybe shell perform a new song, too.)