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Swift Ties Rihanna's Chart Record
27 Oct
Summary
- Taylor Swift matched Rihanna with 30 top 10s on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart.
- Both artists also hold the record for most overall appearances with 52 each.
- Swift leads with 16 No. 1 hits on the Pop Airplay chart, a record she holds alone.
Taylor Swift has equaled Rihanna's record for the most top 10 entries on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, with "Patient Zero" reaching the No. 10 position. This achievement brings Swift's total to 30 top 10s, matching Rihanna's historic count.
Both artists also share the distinction of having the most overall appearances on the 40-position survey, with 52 each. Swift additionally holds the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Pop Airplay chart, boasting 16, a figure that places her ahead of other prominent artists.
The Pop Airplay chart, which commenced in October 1992, measures songs' weekly airplay across nearly 150 U.S. mainstream top 40 radio stations. Swift's chart journey began with "Teardrops on My Guitar" in February 2008, while Rihanna's first top 10 was "Pon de Replay" in September 2005.
Recently, Swift's "Patient Zero," released on the deluxe version of her album "The Life of a Showgirl," has garnered significant attention. This track became her 16th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its debut, marking a historic achievement in the chart's history.
