Taylor Swift has once again left her mark on the music industry, achieving a historic milestone and setting new records. The talented singer-songwriter has become the first female artist to have four albums simultaneously chart in the Billboard Top 10 list. Billboard officially announced this incredible feat following the release of her latest album, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), on July 7. Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is part of her series of re-recorded albums, which also includes Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version). The album debuted at the top position on the Billboard 200 chart, adding another remarkable achievement to her already illustrious music career.
At the time of this accomplishment, Taylor Swift had three other albums in the top 10 positions of the Billboard chart. Her album Midnights, released in October 2022, secured the number 5 spot, while Lover from 2019 held the number 7 position, and Folklore from 2020 took the number 10 spot. This remarkable achievement is even more significant considering that only three artists, including Taylor Swift, have accomplished this in the history of the Billboard charts. Back in 1966, musician Herb Alpert achieved a similar milestone with four albums in the top 10.
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) has received tremendous success and is currently the best-selling album of 2023. With an impressive 716,000 album-equivalent units, including digital, physical sales, and streaming figures, the album solidified Taylor Swift’s position as a chart-topping force. Notably, this album marked her 12th time reaching the number 1 position on the Billboard chart, setting a new record for the most number 1 albums held by a female artist, surpassing musician Barbra Streisand.
In addition to her chart success, Taylor Swift made headlines recently for a heartwarming on-stage reunion with her ex-boyfriend Taylor Lautner during one of her Eras Tour concerts in Kansas City, Missouri. The crowd witnessed the touching moment as Taylor Lautner performed a backflip and cartwheel on stage, reminiscent of a scene they shared in the 2010 film Valentine’s Day. The reunion showcased their friendship and added another memorable moment to Taylor Swift’s already remarkable career.
Taylor Swift’s chart-topping achievements and notable on-stage moments continue to solidify her status as one of the most iconic and influential artists in the music industry. Her talent, dedication, and ability to connect with fans have undoubtedly made her a force to be reckoned with, and she continues to leave an indelible mark on the music landscape.
