Taylor Swift Breaks Record with “The Tortured Poets Department” Album

Taylor Swift continues to make history in the music industry with her latest album “The Tortured Poets Department.” The pop sensation has broken yet another record by claiming the top 14 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a feat that no other artist has achieved before.

Her duet with Post Malone, “Fortnight,” leads the pack at No. 1 and marks her 12th chart-topper. This accomplishment ties her for the sixth-most No. 1s and elevates her career top 10 count to 59, the most among female artists. With 76.2 million streams, “Fortnight” also secures her ninth No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart, another record for women in the industry.

Following “Fortnight,” Swift’s other tracks such as “Down Bad,” “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” and “Florida!!!” featuring Florence + the Machine, round out the top 10 on the Hot 100 chart. With this achievement, she surpasses legendary artists like Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and Stevie Wonder for the most chart-toppers.

“The Tortured Poets Department” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 2.61 million album-equivalent units, making it the second-biggest debut of all time. Additionally, Swift set a new record for the highest streaming numbers in a week with 891.37 million on-demand streams.

Reacting to the overwhelming success of her album, Swift took to social media to express her gratitude to her fans. She wrote, “My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album. 2.6 million ARE YOU ACTUALLY SERIOUS?? Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life. Feeling completely overwhelmed.”

With her latest achievements, Taylor Swift solidifies her status as one of the most successful and influential artists in the music industry, breaking records and setting new standards with each release.