Taylor Swift continues to break huge music records around the world. This week, the global pop star earned her twenty-fifth top ten hit on the famous Billboard Radio Songs chart with her smash single "Patient Zero". This big milestone proves once again that radio listeners cannot get enough of her music.
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Before this week, Taylor Swift was stuck in a three-way tie for second place on the all-time list. She shared that spot with two other giant music icons, Mariah Carey and Drake, who both have twenty-four top ten hits to their names. By reaching twenty-five, Swift has broken free from the tie and now stands alone in second place.
The Billboard Radio Songs chart tracks the most popular tracks played across all kinds of radio stations in the United States. The chart first started back in December 1990. Since that time, thousands of artists have tried to get their songs played on the airwaves, making a spot inside the top ten very hard to get.
Right now, only one artist in music history sits ahead of Taylor Swift on this specific list. Pop star Rihanna still holds the all-time crown with thirty top ten radio hits. With Swift now at twenty-five, she is closing the gap and moving closer to the top spot every year.
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The song pushing her forward, "Patient Zero," comes from her deluxe album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. The track was released in September 2026 and quickly became a massive favorite for both streaming fans and radio stations. For the song, Swift teamed up once again with hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, who helped write and produce the catchy pop tune.
"Patient Zero" has already enjoyed massive success across the entire music industry. When the song first came out, it debuted right at number one on the main Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed there for three straight weeks. It also topped charts in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Radio success is very special because it shows that a song reaches everyday people everywhere. While streaming numbers often come from dedicated fans playing an album on repeat, radio airplay means millions of casual listeners are hearing the song in their cars, at work, and in stores.
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This achievement adds to an already incredible year for the singer. Alongside "Patient Zero," several other tracks from her expanded album have dominated the charts, showing her unmatched staying power in modern pop music. Few artists have ever managed to keep such strong radio support across two decades of making music.
As "Patient Zero" continues to climb higher on the airwaves, music fans are watching closely to see what records she will break next. With her loyal fan base and steady stream of new hits, it seems only a matter of time before she chases down Rihanna's record of thirty.
What is your favorite Taylor Swift song to hear on the radio, and do you think she will eventually beat Rihanna's all-time record? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and be sure to pass this news along to your friends and fellow music fans!
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