Taylor Swift Has Been Blocked From A Milestone No. 1 By The Same Song A Dozen Times
Taylor Swift's single 'The Fate of Ophelia' has been unable to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, remaining at No. 2 for twelve weeks. The song has been blocked by Alex Warren's 'Ordinary,' which has dominated the chart. Swift is seeking her milestone tenth No. 1, which would tie her with other legendary artists.
- ▪Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' has been stuck at No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart for 12 weeks.
- ▪Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' has prevented Swift from reaching the top position.
- ▪If Swift's song reaches No. 1, it will mark her tenth leader on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentTaylor Swift Has Been Blocked From A Milestone No. 1 By The Same Song A Dozen TimesByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 08:30am EDTAlex Warren's "Ordinary" has blocked Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" from finally reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart for a dozen weeks now. GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JULY 17: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE)) Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Veltins Arena on July 17, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
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