Taylor Swift is gearing up to make a significant impact on the Billboard charts with her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.' The album has already made history with a strong start, and it is expected to dominate the music rankings in the United States in the coming days.
One of Swift's hit singles, 'Cruel Summer,' has maintained its position at No. 13 on the Hot 100 chart this week. This particular ranking holds special significance for Swift, as 13 is considered her lucky number.
'Cruel Summer' has now spent an impressive 50 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, making it one of Swift's second-longest-charting hits alongside 'You Belong With Me' and 'Shake It Off,' both of which also achieved the same feat.
Swift's longest-running hit on the Hot 100 remains 'Anti-Hero,' which stayed on the chart for 53 weeks before exiting. This track stands as the only song by Swift to have charted for a full year, at least for now.
Previously, 'Cruel Summer' was tied with another popular Swift single, 'Love Story,' which spent 49 weeks on the Hot 100 over a decade ago. However, 'Cruel Summer' has now surpassed 'Love Story' in terms of chart longevity.
Despite its current strong position on the Hot 100, the future of 'Cruel Summer' on the chart remains uncertain. With the impending release of songs from 'The Tortured Poets Department,' there is a possibility that 'Cruel Summer' may be displaced from the chart due to Billboard's regulations regarding a song's duration on the ranking.
As Swift's new album makes its mark on the music scene, 'Cruel Summer' may soon conclude its impressive chart run, but its enduring popularity and chart success are undeniable.
