Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' Soars to Number 1, Making Her 14th Chart-Topping Hit
After the recent Super Bowl excitement, where Bad Bunny topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "I should have shot more photos," Taylor Swift now takes the spotlight. Her latest single, "Opalite," has surged from number 8 to number 1 on the official US singles chart, marking her 14th number 1 hit. This achievement places her on par with Rihanna and ahead of iconic acts like the Beatles and Mariah Carey. It's worth noting that Taylor's transition to pop music with "Red" paved the way for her string of chart-topping hits.
Taylor Swift's 14 number 1 hits in the US include popular tracks like "Shake It Off," "Blank Space," "Bad Blood," and her latest success, "Opalite." The song's rise to number 1 in the US was driven by strong physical sales, with 168,000 copies of "Opalite" sold in a single week. Despite a slight dip in streaming numbers, the song's physical sales propelled it to the top spot on the charts. The breakdown of sales reveals that 144,000 copies were physical (including various CD singles and a vinyl release) and 24,000 were digital, boosted by new remixes.
Taylor Swift's accomplishment adds her to the list of artists with the most number 1 hits in the US, alongside legends like The Beatles and Mariah Carey. With 14 chart-toppers to her name, Taylor Swift continues to solidify her status as a powerhouse in the music industry.