Taylor Swift secures her 14th No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a historic milestone 12 years later

The American superstar celebrates a new achievement with “Opalite”, cementing her legacy on the Billboard Hot 100 and tying with Rihanna in the all-time ranking.

Taylor Swift has once again written her name into music history. The artist has earned her 14th No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to “Opalite”, the second single from her album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’. With this achievement, she draws level with Rihanna as the third artist with the most No.1 singles in the chart’s history, behind only The Beatles (20) and Mariah Carey (19).

Beyond the numbers, the moment carries special significance. Swift noted that this marks the first time in nearly twelve years that two songs from the same album have reached the top of the Hot 100. The last occasion was with ‘1989’ in 2014, when tracks such as “Shake It Off”, “Blank Space” and “Bad Blood” dominated the charts.

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The rise of “Opalite” confirms the commercial strength of her current artistic era. The single, accompanied by a visually striking music video, has amassed millions of streams across digital platforms and sparked widespread conversation on social media. Swift shared behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot to thank her fans, emphasising that the achievement belongs to her global community as much as to her.

With this latest No.1, Taylor Swift adds to an extraordinary catalogue of chart-topping hits including “Anti-Hero”, “Cruel Summer”, “Willow”, “Cardigan”, “Look What You Made Me Do” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”, among others. Several of these singles remained at the summit for multiple weeks, reinforcing her sustained impact on the industry.

The record not only strengthens her commercial standing but also underlines her cultural relevance. In an era shaped by streaming and digital immediacy, maintaining the ability to debut at — and return to — No.1 demonstrates a consistent connection with multiple generations of listeners.

At 36, Taylor Swift continues to expand a legacy defined by critical acclaim, historic figures and an ever-evolving artistic narrative. Twelve years after her previous double No.1 era from a single album, she proves that her reign was never accidental — it was the foundation of a career that still shapes the rhythm of contemporary pop.