Taylor Swift may have been penciled in Billboard 200 history books this week thanks to the staying power of ‘Encore,’ the deluxe reissue of her blockbuster ‘The Life of a Showgirl‘ album, but the record-setting news attached to the project doesn’t stop there.
‘Patient Zero,’ the ‘Encore’ lead single, maintained its grip on the Hot 100’s top spot for a second week. Here are the numbers that powered its placement.
- Streaming: 17.4 million U.S.-based streams
- Radio airplay: 26.1 million audience impressions
- Sales: 8,000 downloads
The song’s two-frame tenancy at the top was further bolstered by a whopping 134,000 copies sold via CD its first week of availability that were added to its second-week sum.
Her 16th Hot 100 #1 hit, the addition of her time at the chart’s summit with ‘Zero’ brings Taylor’s career-long total to 51 weeks – making her only the sixth artist in the tally’s 68-year history to have spent as long in its championship spot.
She joins Drake (57), The Beatles (59), Rihanna (60), Elvis Presley (79), and Mariah Carey (101) in the exclusive club.
Tay isn’t the only one having a great week on the Hot 100, however.
Look below to see who joins her on the updated edition of TGJ Chart Check.
The Beatles are a group. If youre including groups then Beyonce would be the 2nd highest female with 63 weeks.
But solo she has accumulated 46 weeks