Taylor Swift Joins Rihanna in Historic Pop Airplay Chart Milestone

Taylor Swift has reached another career-defining achievement, joining Rihanna in a rare Billboard chart feat. Swift’s new single Elizabeth Taylor, from her album The Life of a Showgirl, debuted at No. 30 on the Pop Airplay chart, marking her 50th entry on the competitive radio ranking.

Swift’s 50th Pop Airplay Hit

With Elizabeth Taylor’s arrival, Swift ties Rihanna as the only artists to score 50 placements on the Pop Airplay chart. Rihanna currently leads with 52 entries, while Nicki Minaj follows with 47. Swift’s accomplishment underscores her dominance across genres, from country beginnings to pop superstardom.

Half of Her Hits Reached the Top 10

Out of Swift’s 50 Pop Airplay entries, 27 have reached the top 10 — an impressive 50% success rate. Fifteen of those songs climbed all the way to No. 1, including recent singles The Fate of Ophelia and Opalite. Swift continues to hold the record for the most No. 1s on the chart, ahead of Bruno Mars, who has 12.

From “Teardrops” to “Elizabeth Taylor”

Swift first appeared on the Pop Airplay chart in 2007 with Teardrops on My Guitar, which peaked at No. 7. Nearly two decades later, she remains one of radio’s most reliable hitmakers. Her ability to cross genres has helped her maintain relevance and expand her audience.

Multiple Chart Entries

Beyond Pop Airplay, Elizabeth Taylor debuted at No. 27 on the Adult Contemporary chart, bringing Swift’s total there to 52 hits. It also climbed to No. 23 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart and reentered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 74, after initially debuting at No. 3 when The Life of a Showgirl was released.

A Historic Moment

By tying Rihanna’s record, Swift cements her place among the most influential artists in pop history. With her latest single gaining momentum, fans and industry watchers expect Elizabeth Taylor to climb higher in the weeks ahead, potentially adding another top 10 or even No. 1 to her already remarkable career.