Taylor Swift Breaks Records with Latest Billboard No. 1 Hit

Taylor Swift Reigns After Setting a Pop Airplay Chart Record

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Taylor Swift has added another record to her list of achievements on the pop charts. As her fans eagerly anticipate the release of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, the 34-year-old music icon quietly earned another accolade. Her song "Is It Over Now?" from the album 1989 (Taylor's Version) reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart last week, marking her 13th chart-topping hit.

Taylor Swift has dethroned Jack Harlow's "Lovin on Me," which held the top spot for five weeks and stayed on the chart for almost five months. With this latest achievement, Swift solidifies her position as the artist with the most No. 1's on the Pop Airplay Chart, distancing herself from the competition.

Following closely behind Swift are Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Maroon 5, all tied for second place with 11 No. 1's each. Perry, at 39 years old, last reached the top of the Pop Airplay chart ten years ago with "Dark Horse," as reported by Forbes. Rihanna, aged 36, hasn't seen the top spot on the chart since 2013 with "Stay" featuring Mikky Ekko and "The Monster" with Eminem. Among the three artists tied for second place, Maroon 5 has the most recent No. 1, achieving it with "Memories" in February 2020.

Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is set to be released on April 19. It is highly likely that Swift will once again top the Pop Airplay charts. She may even break the record for female artists with the most songs debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, currently tied with Ariana Grande. Grande, who recently claimed the lead with her seventh No. 1 hit "We Can't Be Friends," is now at 30 years old.

Taylor Swift Reigns After Setting a Pop Airplay Chart Record

Taylor Swift continues to dominate the music charts with her latest hit song "Is It Over Now?", which recently debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. This marks her 11th overall No. 1 on the chart, solidifying her position as a powerhouse in the music industry. With six No. 1 debuts under her belt, Swift's success shows no signs of slowing down. The anticipation for her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, only adds to the excitement for what's to come.

Swift has not yet announced any lead singles for her upcoming album, set to be released in a month. However, she has revealed four versions of TTPD, each featuring unique artwork and named after the bonus track included: “The Manuscript,” “The Bolter,” “The Albatross,” and “The Black Dog.”

According to Billboard, one in every 15 vinyl albums sold in 2023 was a Taylor Swift album. Rolling Stone also pointed out that Swift's music helped pop outsell rock in terms of vinyl album sales. With this success, it is anticipated that Swift will achieve more sales and No. 1 hits by the end of 2024.

Editor's P/S:

Taylor Swift's continued reign at the top of the music charts is a testament to her longevity and adaptability as an artist. Her ability to connect with her fans through personal and resonant songs has earned her a loyal fanbase that eagerly anticipates each new release. With "Is It Over Now?" marking her 13th No. 1 hit on the Pop Airplay Chart, Swift further cements her status as one of the most successful female artists of all time.

The release of The Tortured Poets Department is highly anticipated, and it will be fascinating to see how Taylor Swift evolves musically on this upcoming album. Her success in the vinyl album market demonstrates her ability to appeal to both casual listeners and dedicated collectors. As she continues to break records and push musical boundaries, it will be exciting to watch what Taylor Swift accomplishes next and how she continues to shape the music industry in the years to come.