Taylor Swift ends Ella Langley's record-breaking Hot 100 streak
Key Points:
- Taylor Swift’s single “Patient Zero” has taken over the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, ending Ella Langley’s 24-week reign with “Choosin’ Texas,” which dropped to No. 2.
- “Patient Zero” is Swift’s 16th No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, placing her third in history behind The Beatles (20) and Mariah Carey (19).
- Swift’s other songs “Cleveland!”, “Babylon,” and “Pink Clouding” from her album “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” also secured spots in the top five.
- Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” made history by surpassing Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” with 24 weeks at No. 1, and Langley has faced public scrutiny and criticism despite her breakthrough success.
- Langley responded to her critics during a concert, expressing pride in herself and resilience despite the challenges of public opinion.