Taylor Swift’s musical legacy continues its celestial ascent as she clinches the title of Spotify’s most listened to artist in 2023, boasting a staggering 26.1 billion global streams. This triumph follows her 2022 UK victory, reaffirming her indisputable status as a global music icon.

With an impressive 108 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Swift’s resonance transcends borders. The US leg of her Eras Tour has not only enraptured fans but also contributed to an estimated $5 billion in consumer spending, a testament to her enduring popularity.

In the UK, Swift finds herself in elite company, with only Drake and The Weeknd securing spots in the top five most-streamed artists. The international stage witnesses a paradigm shift as Swift dethrones Bad Bunny, who had held the global crown for the past three years. Bad Bunny, claiming the second spot, achieves this with his 2023 album, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” amassing a whopping 4.5 billion streams since January 1.

The global rankings further unfold with The Weeknd, Drake, Peso Pluma, Feild, and Travis Scott, the latter releasing his highly-anticipated album, “Utopia,” in July, securing positions in the top eight. SZA, an R&B force, claims the eighth spot, with her critically acclaimed album, “SOS,” featuring hits like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days.”

Speaking of hits, Swift’s sonic prowess extends to Spotify’s top ten most streamed songs globally. Her 2016 single “Cruel Summer” and the 2022 hit “Anti-Hero” claim the sixth and tenth positions, respectively. However, the crown for the most listened to song in the world for 2023 goes to Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers,” amassing over 1.6 billion listens since the beginning of the year.

Swift’s albums, “Midnights” and “Lover,” mirror her singles’ success, securing the second and seventh spots on the global charts. This dual triumph emphasizes the enduring appeal of Swift’s discography, transcending time and connecting with listeners on a global scale.

As Spotify Wrapped 2023 unveils its musical tapestry, Taylor Swift stands tall, not merely as a chart-topper but as a cultural phenomenon. The Swifties’ celebration echoes worldwide, affirming Taylor Swift’s unwavering reign in the realm of global music.

source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12804191/Taylor-Swift-Spotify-Wrapped-artist-listened-2023.html

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