Swift's 'Patient Zero' Sets Spotify Single-Day Record
Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' becomes Spotify's most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2026 so far, with its video set to premiere at the VMAs.
Taylor Swift has another streaming milestone to her name. "Patient Zero," a track from her release The Life of a Showgirl: Encore, has become Spotify's most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2026 so far, according to Deadline.
The same day also made Swift the most-streamed female artist in a single day this year on the platform.
The Life of a Showgirl: Encore also includes the songs "Babylon," "Pink Clouding" and "Cleveland!"
The full music video for "Patient Zero" will premiere during Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards. A teaser clip, released Thursday, features Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson.
The VMAs air on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+ Premium in the U.S.
Swift recently appeared in a Law & Order: SVU-themed Emmy telecast skit alongside Mariska Hargitay.
Quick answers
What record did Taylor Swift's 'Patient Zero' set on Spotify?
It became Spotify's most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2026 so far.
When does the 'Patient Zero' music video premiere?
The full video premieres during Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards, after a teaser clip was released Thursday.
Where can I watch the MTV Video Music Awards?
The VMAs air on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+ Premium in the U.S.