Farther down the Artist 100, Taylor Swift makes a noteworthy re-entry at No. 69 (her highest rank so far). Radio airplay, mostly for her new single "Shake It Off," contributes 40 percent of her chart points, after the song drew 29 million in all-format audience in its first two days of availability (Aug. 18-19). Unsurprisingly, given her prominent place in pop culture, social activity is her next-best Artist 100 metric (32 percent).
Swift should soar to the Artist 100's upper ranks next week once a full week of sales, streaming and airplay factor in. According to industry sources, "Shake" could sell a hefty 425,000-450,000 downloads in its first week.
Reading some articles and I remember that with her country departue, she might never ever be able to return to country. Like ever. Country wont use her now. Will this mean that she wont make any all to well, red, our songs, love storys in the future? Will this mean now that shell be pop forever that the max martin tracks and beats will be the future of Taylor Swift? Don't think I can handle it.
All Too Well isn't country.
Red and Love Story are pop songs with a little country instrumentation. But they are still pop.
I'm really confused. If AATB is expected to do 300K on iTunes and SIO has been doing 2x it on iTunes or MORE all week, why isn't the prediction 600K? Dx
Taylor will serve us her rendition of IWGB and Shadow. No one is ready, really.