Ariana Grande Makes History by Topping Taylor Swift in No. 1 Debuts on the Charts

Ariana Grande Surpasses Taylor Swift as the Female Artist with the Most Songs to Debut at No. 1

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Ariana Grande is currently leading ahead of Taylor Swift.

At 30 years old, Grande achieved another milestone with "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)," a track from her latest album, Eternal Sunshine, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This marks her seventh song to top the charts, surpassing Swift, 34, and making her the female artist with the most number one hits in history.

Grande has had several songs debut at No. 1, including hits like "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings" from her album Thank U, Next. She also topped the charts with collabs like "Stuck With U" and "Rain on Me" with Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga in 2020. Furthermore, her songs "Positions" and the first two singles from Eternal Sunshine, "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" also achieved the same feat.

For fans of Taylor Swift, there may be some consolation in knowing that she is likely to match Grande's record when she releases the first single from her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, set to drop on Friday, April 19.

Swift's fans' love for her music has the power to push any new song to the top of the charts. With six No. 1 debuts already under her belt, including hits like "Shake It Off," "Cardigan," and "Willow," she continues to dominate the music scene.

In the race for the most No. 1 song debuts, both Swift and Grande are trying to catch up to Drake, who holds the record with nine chart-topping hits. Drake's impressive list includes solo tracks like "God's Plan," "Nice for What," and "Toosie Slide," as well as collaborations such as "Way 2 Sexy" with Future and Young Thug, and "Wait for U" with Future featuring Tems.

Swift and Drake, both 37 years old, have more Hot 100 No. 1 hits than Grande. Grande's "We Can't Be Friends" is her ninth song to top the Billboard chart. In comparison, Swift has 11 No. 1 hits, such as "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "Blank Space," "Bad Blood," "Look What You Made Me Do," and "Cruel Summer."

Drake, on the other hand, has had 13 songs reach the No. 1 spot on the charts. This includes collaborations with Rihanna on "Work" and "What's My Name?", as well as hits like "One Dance" featuring Wizkid and Kyla, and his solo track "In My Feelings."

On Monday, March 18, Grande took to Instagram to express her gratitude for having the No. 1 song and album in America. She shared that she found it difficult to put into words the feelings she had been experiencing throughout the week. The song "[Eternal Sunshine]" was especially meaningful to her for various reasons, holding a lot of significance. Sharing it with her fans had brought up many emotions, making it an emotional week in many ways.

Despite the overwhelming emotions, Grande felt grateful for the loving response she received from her fans. She mentioned feeling a deep connection and comfort from their support. She wanted to convey her love and appreciation for her fans, expressing that their response brought her immense joy. She thanked them once again, stating that growing with her fans has always been her greatest honor.

Editor's P/S:

The rivalry between Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is an exciting one to watch. Both artists have achieved incredible success, and it will be interesting to see who ultimately comes out on top. Grande currently has the edge, but Swift is likely to close the gap when she releases her new album.

It's also worth noting that Drake holds the record for the most No. 1 hits, with 13. Both Swift and Grande will need to continue to release hit songs if they want to catch up to him. It will be interesting to see how the race unfolds in the coming years. whether Grande or Swift can catch up to Drake's impressive tally, but their ongoing competition is sure to produce more chart-topping hits in the future.