Swift's 'Opalite' Poised for Chart Domination

Taylor Swift's latest single, "Opalite," is on track to potentially claim the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has already climbed to #8 on the chart following the February 6 debut of its star-studded music video, which features notable cameos.

Anticipation for "Opalite" to top the chart is high, especially as Bad Bunny's Super Bowl-related gains begin to recede. Swift is actively supporting the single's push with several new releases. This includes the shipment of fan-preordered "Opalite" vinyl 7-inches, which experienced a slight delay and shipped by February 16, and newly announced CD singles featuring remixes by prominent dance producers.

These sales initiatives, including a discounted acoustic version released to iTunes, are expected to significantly boost "Opalite's" numbers. Projections suggest sales could reach six figures in the upcoming tracking week, a substantial increase compared to recent top song sales. Combined with millions of daily streams and growing radio airplay, "Opalite" is a strong contender for the top spot.

Should "Opalite" achieve No. 1, it would represent Swift's 14th career chart-topping single. This would break her tie with Drake and Michael Jackson for fourth place and place her in a tie with Rihanna for third most all-time. It would also mark the first time since her 2014 album *1989* that an album from Swift has produced multiple No. 1 hits.