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Taylor Swift Sets New Record on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay Chart

August 22, 2026Pablo Navarro6 мин

Taylor Swift has achieved a remarkable feat, claiming the top spot on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart with her song "I Knew It, I Knew You." This victory allows her to surpass Maroon 5 and establish a new all-time record for the most No. 1 hits on this chart.

While Swift began her career in country music, she has demonstrated immense success across various pop music rankings published by Billboard. The Adult Pop Airplay chart is one of three pop radio format charts the publication releases weekly, alongside the Pop Airplay and Adult Contemporary charts.

Taylor Swift Overtakes Maroon 5 for Record Number of No. 1s

With this latest achievement, Taylor Swift now boasts 16 No. 1 hits on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. She was previously tied with Maroon 5, who also held 15 No. 1s, marking them as joint record-holders for the most champions on this chart. Swift's new No. 1 single breaks this tie and secures the record solely for her.

Here is a list of Taylor Swift's No. 1 hits on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart:

  • “Anti-Hero”
  • “Bad Blood”
  • “Blank Space”
  • “Cruel Summer”
  • “Delicate”
  • “Fortnight” with Post Malone
  • “I Knew It, I Knew You”
  • “I Knew You Were Trouble.”
  • “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault]”
  • “Karma”
  • “Opalite”
  • “Shake It Off”
  • “Style”
  • “The Fate of Ophelia”
  • “Wildest Dreams”
  • “Willow”

Swift Also Leads in Top 10s on Adult Pop Airplay

Earlier, Taylor Swift had already surpassed Maroon 5 in terms of the most top 10 hits on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. A significant portion of her chart appearances, 36 out of 55, have reached the top 10, another record for the artist. Maroon 5 trails her by eight top 10 hits.

Notably, 20 of Swift's songs have reached the top 10 but did not ascend to the No. 1 position. Among these are "You Belong With Me" and "I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)," a collaboration with Zayn, which both peaked at No. 2.

Recent Pop Radio Success for Taylor Swift

In the past year, Swift has released four singles, three of which are from her album "The Life of a Showgirl." Two of these songs, “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite,” spent multiple weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. Her third single from the album, “Elizabeth Taylor,” reached No. 8.

The song "I Knew It, I Knew You," which is not featured on "The Life of a Showgirl," was written and recorded by Swift for the animated film "Toy Story 5."

"I Knew It, I Knew You" Ranks High on Multiple Charts

The track "I Knew It, I Knew You" has achieved top 10 status on almost all Billboard charts where it is currently charting. While it holds the No. 1 position on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, it also sits at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the Radio Songs chart, and the Hot Country Songs tally.

This single has previously topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts. This week, it has returned to its previous peak of No. 2 on the Radio Songs chart.

The Adult Pop Airplay chart is the first of Billboard's three pop radio lists where "I Knew It, I Knew You" has reached the top. The song has peaked at No. 6 on the Pop Airplay chart and No. 7 on the Adult Contemporary chart.


English Translation:

Taylor Swift Shatters All-Time Record on Billboard Adult Pop Airplay Chart

Taylor Swift has achieved a significant milestone, taking the top position on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart with her song "I Knew It, I Knew You." This accomplishment allows her to overtake Maroon 5 and set a new all-time record for the most No. 1 hits on this particular chart.

While Swift began her musical journey in the country genre, she has proven adept at racking up No. 1 hits on Billboard's pop charts. Billboard publishes three weekly charts that focus on the most successful songs across slightly different pop radio formats: the Pop Airplay, Adult Pop Airplay, and Adult Contemporary charts.

Taylor Swift Breaks Tie with Maroon 5 for Most No. 1s

Swift has now accumulated 16 No. 1 hits on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. Just last week, the singer was tied with Maroon 5, as both acts had achieved a milestone of 15 leaders. They shared the record for the most champions in the chart's history. Now, Swift has pulled ahead and holds the record independently.

Here are all of Taylor Swift’s No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart:

  • “Anti-Hero”
  • “Bad Blood”
  • “Blank Space”
  • “Cruel Summer”
  • “Delicate”
  • “Fortnight” with Post Malone
  • “I Knew It, I Knew You”
  • “I Knew You Were Trouble.”
  • “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault]”
  • “Karma”
  • “Opalite”
  • “Shake It Off”
  • “Style”
  • “The Fate of Ophelia”
  • “Wildest Dreams”
  • “Willow”

Taylor Swift Also Owns the Most Adult Pop Airplay Top 10s

Some time ago, Swift also moved ahead of Maroon 5 regarding the most top 10 hits on the Adult Pop Airplay ranking. Swift has sent 36 of her 55 career appearances on the chart into the highest tier – also a record. Maroon 5 holds the second position among all acts, trailing her by eight top 10s.

Twenty of Swift’s songs that have reached the top 10 have not managed to climb all the way to No. 1. Two of them, “You Belong With Me” and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker),” her collaboration with former One Direction singer Zayn, stalled one rung shy of ruling the roost.

Taylor Swift Has Scored Several Recent Pop Radio Leaders

In the past year, Swift has released four singles, three of which are featured on her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which is approaching its first anniversary. Two of those cuts from "Life of a Showgirl," “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite,” spent several weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. The third, “Elizabeth Taylor,” rose as high as No. 8.

“I Knew It, I Knew You” is not featured on the album. Swift wrote and recorded the track for the animated film "Toy Story 5."

“I Knew It, I Knew You” Sits at No. 2 on Several Lists

“I Knew It, I Knew You” appears inside the top 10 on almost every Billboard chart where it is currently found. The track only sits at No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay ranking, but it lands in second place on several other rosters. “I Knew It, I Knew You” is currently sitting at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the Radio Songs chart, and the Hot Country Songs tally.

The single has previously ruled both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs roster. This week, it returns to its previously-established high of No. 2 on the Radio Songs roster.

The Adult Pop Airplay ranking is the first of Billboard’s three pop radio rosters where “I Knew It, I Knew You” has led the charge. The track has so far peaked at No. 6 on the Pop Airplay chart and No. 7 on the Adult Contemporary tally.