Taylor Swift continues to make waves in the music industry with her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.' The album has been dominating the Billboard 200 chart since its release, with several tracks making a significant impact on the Hot 100.
Despite the focus on her new music, one of Swift's older songs, 'Cruel Summer,' has managed to maintain its presence on the Hot 100. The electro-pop hit has now spent an impressive 53 weeks on the chart, matching one of Swift's previous records.
'Cruel Summer' has now tied as Swift's longest-running Hot 100 hit, alongside 'Anti-Hero.' This week, the song has even climbed on the chart, moving from No. 28 to No. 24, ensuring its continued presence.
Billboard's recurrent rule dictates that a song must remain above No. 25 on the Hot 100 after spending a full year on the chart. 'Cruel Summer' is on the verge of becoming Swift's longest-charting hit single, with its current position just above the threshold.
The track first debuted on the Hot 100 in September 2019 with the release of Swift's album 'Lover.' It gained renewed popularity after being included in her tour setlist and was later released as a single. In mid-2023, 'Cruel Summer' reached No. 1, almost four years after its initial release.
As fans eagerly await the song's potential milestone next week, its future on the Hot 100 remains uncertain. Whether 'Cruel Summer' can maintain its position above No. 25 will determine its longevity on the chart.
Swift's enduring success with 'Cruel Summer' showcases the lasting impact of her music on listeners and the music industry as a whole.
