Taylor Swift Becomes First Artist To Take Top 14 Spots On Billboard Hot 100 Chart with 'The Tortured Poets Department'

On April 30, 2024, Taylor Swift made history by shattering her own record and holding the top 14 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with songs from her latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department.' The 31-track double album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with an astonishing 2.61 million equivalent album units, including 1.91 million traditional album sales and an unprecedented 859,000 vinyl units sold in its first week. "I am completely astounded by the success of this album," Swift said of the historic achievement.

'The Tortured Poets Department' also established a new record for the biggest streaming week for an album in history, accumulating 891.34 million streams and surpassing 1 billion Spotify streams in just 5 days. The album's lead single 'Fortnight,' featuring Post Malone, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Swift's 12th No. 1 hit, tying her with The Supremes and Madonna for the most chart-topping hits. Swift also became the first artist to dominate the entire top 10 on the Hot 100 for a second time, charting 32 songs in total, the most ever by a woman in a single week.

Why this matters: Taylor Swift's unparalleled success with 'The Tortured Poets Department' cements her status as one of the most influential and commercially successful artists of all time. The album's record-breaking performance highlights the enduring power of Swift's songwriting and her ability to connect with a massive global audience.

The album's success was further bolstered by Swift's promotional efforts, including partnerships with Spotify and Apple Music, and anticipation for her upcoming Eras Tour concert in Paris, France. With 'The Tortured Poets Department,' Swift has now surpassed several music legends, including Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and Stevie Wonder, for the most No. 1 hits on the Hot 100 chart. "This period of my life is now over, and my tears have become sacred in the form of ink on a page," Swift reflected on the album's deeply personal songwriting.

Key Takeaways

• Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' album broke multiple records.
• The album debuted at #1 with 2.61 million equivalent album units.
• It set a new record for biggest streaming week with 891.34 million streams.
• Swift tied The Supremes and Madonna for most #1 hits on Billboard Hot 100.
• The album's success cements Swift as one of the most influential artists.