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Taylor Swift Breaks Spotify Record With “Patient Zero” Surprise Release

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The previously unreleased song released by Taylor Swift yesterday as part of The Life of a Showgirl: Encore record has already scored some records of its own. Spotify says that one of the four Swift songs released yesterday – “Patient Zero” – immediately became Spotify’s most-streamed song by a fema…

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  1. Charisma Magazine Online

    Taylor Swift Sings of Devils, Curses and Prayers in Haunting New Song ‘Patient Zero’ (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Taylor Swift has released another song packed with spiritual imagery. Swift released “Patient Zero” Friday as the lead single from the expanded edition of her album, “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.

  2. Variety

    Taylor Swift Breaks Two Spotify Records for 2026, Including Most-Streamed Female Artist in a Day (opens Variety)

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    Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026, including most-streamed female artist in a day. Swift broke the records following the midnight release of “The Life of a Showgirl: Encore,” which featured four new songs, including lead single “Patient Zero.

  3. Deadline

    Taylor Swift Breaks Spotify Record With “Patient Zero” Surprise Release (opens Deadline)

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    The previously unreleased song released by Taylor Swift yesterday as part of The Life of a Showgirl: Encore record has already scored some records of its own. Spotify says that one of the four Swift songs released yesterday – “Patient Zero” – immediately became Spotify’s most-streamed song by a fema…

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