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Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Bumps ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Out of No. 1 on Hot 100; ‘Encore’ Tracks Fill Four Out of Five Top Slots

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Bumps ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Out of No. 1 on Hot 100; ‘Encore’ Tracks Fill Four Out of Five Top SlotsWorldPing
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What happened

At least for one week, America finally chose differently when it came to the nation’s most consumed song.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:34:58 UTC.

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  1. Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ Bumps ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Out of No. 1 on Hot 100; ‘Encore’ Tracks Fill Four Out of Five Top Slots

  2. Taylor Swift Nabs Yet Another Number One Song With ‘Patient Zero’

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