Taylor Swift has once again claimed the title of the global top artist on Spotify, earning more than 26.6 billion streams in 2024. This marks her second consecutive year at the top of the music streaming platform’s rankings. On December 4, 2024, Spotify shared a post celebrating her achievement, which was accompanied by a special Wrapped badge on her profile.
Major Achievement for Swift
With her impressive 26.6 billion streams, Taylor Swift surpassed other popular artists like The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Billie Eilish, further solidifying her dominance in the music industry. Spotify acknowledged this success by featuring a celebratory post with a caption that read:
“In her Global Top Artist era. Congratulations Taylor Swift on over 26+ billion streams in 2024.”
A special video clip was also shared, which included graphics of the famous friendship bracelets—symbols of Swift’s connection with fans during her Eras Tour concerts. This clip, along with an announcement from the platform, teased fans with the promise of “easter eggs” and surprises within the app, encouraging them to explore unique animations related to each of Taylor Swift’s musical “eras.”
Top Streamed Album: TTPD
Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poet’s Department (TTPD), also earned recognition as the most-streamed album on Spotify for 2024. This accomplishment added to her list of music milestones, which included previous successes like 1989 (Taylor’s Version) and Lover. Her music continues to resonate deeply with listeners worldwide.
Top 5 Artists on Spotify in 2024
Spotify also shared the list of top artists, with the Global Top Artist rankings showing a mix of familiar names:
- Taylor Swift – 26.6 billion streams
- The Weeknd
- Bad Bunny
- Drake
- Billie Eilish
Other popular figures in the music world, including Travis Scott, Peso Pluma, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, and Feid, also made significant contributions to Spotify’s top streaming lists. Albums by Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Ariana Grande also ranked highly, further enhancing the diversity of the platform’s most-played tracks.
Swift’s Success Across Platforms
This achievement comes on the heels of Apple Music naming TTPD as its Album of the Year for 2024. Swift also secured the title of Top Streamed Artist on the platform, underscoring her versatility and continued popularity across major music streaming services.
On her Instagram story, Swift expressed gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support, writing:
“Ahhhhhh thank you for listening to my music and TTPD so much!!!!! You, the fans, made The Tortured Poets Department the TOP STREAMED ALBUM of The Year on @applemusic!!!”
Taylor Swift‘s continued success is a testament to her massive influence in the music world, with both her music and her engagement with fans contributing to her dominant presence on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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