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Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' Debuts at No. 1

Taylor Swift's new single 'Patient Zero' tops the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking her 16th number one song.

By FlashFeed Newsroom · Updated · Based on reporting from 3 outlets
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Taylor Swift's new single 'Patient Zero' has debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it her 16th number one song. The song is part of Swift's new album 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'.

Four fresh tracks in the deluxe edition have hit the top 10 on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl charts. U.S. charts. 'Patient Zero' has also reached number one on both charts.

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Taylor Swift has now tied with BTS for the most number one songs on the Billboard Global 200 chart, with eight each. Her success has surpassed that of Bad Bunny and Ariana Grande, as she now claims the most number one songs on the Billboard Global Excl chart. U.S. chart, with five each.

The new album 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' has topped the Billboard 200 chart in the US for a 13th consecutive week.

Why it matters

Taylor Swift's continued success on the music charts is a testament to her enduring popularity and ability to adapt to changing musical trends.

What's next

Fans can look forward to more new music from Taylor Swift in the coming months, as she continues to promote her new album.

How the story unfolded

  1. Variety Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Bumps ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Out of No. 1 on Hot 100; ‘Encore’ Tracks Fill Four Out of Five Top Slots
  2. Rolling Stone Taylor Swift Nabs Yet Another Number One Song With ‘Patient Zero’
  3. Billboard Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Zooms In at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts

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