Taylor Swift continues to make music history with her latest single, “Fortnight,” which debuts at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. This marks Swift’s twelfth chart-topper, putting her in elite company alongside Madonna and The Supremes, who each also have twelve No. 1 hits. Swift now ranks sixth overall for artists with the most Hot 100 No. 1s, behind The Beatles, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Drake, and Michael Jackson.
In terms of solo female artists, Swift is now tied with Madonna for the third most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100. When including male solo acts, Swift ranks fifth overall, behind Carey, Rihanna, Drake, and Jackson. Prior to “Fortnight,” Swift was tied with Whitney Houston for the fourth-most No. 1 singles, but has now surpassed Houston with her latest chart-topper.
Swift’s reign on the Hot 100 includes hits such as “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” and “Bad Blood.” Seven of her twelve No. 1 singles have also debuted at the top of the chart, showcasing her ability to dominate the music industry. “Fortnight” also marks the fifth No. 1 hit for featured artist Post Malone, and is one of ten new top 10 hits from Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
With the success of “Fortnight” and her latest album, Swift has achieved the largest start of her career, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. As she continues to break records and make history, Swift solidifies her status as one of the most successful and influential artists in the music industry. Fans can expect more chart-topping hits and groundbreaking achievements from the talented singer-songwriter in the future.
