Taylor Swift, the pop music sensation renowned for her chart-topping hits, has added another accolade to her illustrious career as her song “Cruel Summer” secures the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
Originally released by the songstress four years ago as part of her “Lover” album, “Cruel Summer” has experienced a resurgence, thanks in part to its inclusion in Taylor’s Eras Tour concerts, which provided a significant promotional push.
The song made its way into the top 10 on July 23 and has now climbed to the pinnacle, marking the 10th Swift track to attain this remarkable feat.
While Taylor Swift is currently in the headlines due to her newfound romance with NFL star Travis Kelce, she took to Instagram to share her excitement over the song’s success.
In an exuberant video posted on Instagram, Taylor expressed her heartfelt appreciation to her devoted fans for propelling “Cruel Summer” to the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100. She playfully pointed out, “It’s not even summer, it’s deep fall,” and concluded the video with her trademark joyful scream.
This achievement reaffirms Taylor Swift’s status as a musical powerhouse and underlines her ability to captivate audiences and achieve chart-topping success, even with songs released several years ago.