Taylor Swift Claims Spotify Throne: Crowned Top Artist of the Year with 26.1 Billion Streams
Swifties worldwide are waking up to a double triumph as Taylor Swift not only clinches the number one spot on their Spotify Wrapped lists but also secures the coveted title of Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year. The pop sensation, known for her chart-topping hits and recent allegiance to the Kansas City Chiefs, surpasses formidable contenders like Bad Bunny, reigning as the top-streamed artist for the year.
Since the start of the year, Swift has amassed an astonishing 26.1 billion streams globally, a testament to her unwavering popularity. Beyond this monumental achievement, she also commands multiple spots on Spotify’s superlative lists. The singles “Cruel Summer” from the 2019 album “Lover” and “Anti-Hero” from the 2022 release “Midnights” claim the sixth and tenth positions among the most-streamed songs, respectively. Additionally, “Midnights” secures the second spot, while “Lover” takes the seventh spot on the most-streamed albums list.
The surge in streaming numbers can be attributed to Swift’s record-breaking worldwide Eras Tour and the strategic release of re-recorded albums, including “Speak Now” and “1989” (labeled as “(Taylor’s Version)”), both debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Reflecting on her prolific output, Swift remarked in a Variety interview last year, “I definitely feel more free to create now. And Iām making more albums at a more rapid pace than I ever did before… The more art you create, hopefully the less pressure you put on yourself.”
This marks another historic moment for Swift in the streaming realm, following Spotify’s announcement in August that she became the first female artist to achieve 100 million monthly listeners. With a continuous stream of success, Taylor Swift solidifies her status as a musical powerhouse, captivating audiences around the world.
Queen behavior š On August 29th, Taylor Swift became the first female artist in Spotify history to reach 100 million monthly listeners. pic.twitter.com/p7smvexszE
ā Spotify (@Spotify) August 29, 2023