Taylor Swift crowned Time’s “Person of the Year”
Time magazine declared Taylor Swift its “Person of the Year” after Spotify revealed she was the most-played artist on the platform in 2023. Swift, 33, emerged as the first artist recognized for entertainment success, beating out nine finalists, including Barbie and King Charles III. Time praised Swift for achieving a fusion of art and commerce, generating historic force in her almost two-decade-long career.
Amid her “Eras Tour,” Swift traveled globally, setting records for ticket sales and positively impacting the economies of the cities she visited. The tour, slated to continue in 2024, is expected to become the highest-grossing in history, with about USD 900 million in revenue for 2023. Swift’s influence extended beyond music, as her tour inspired a movie and a dedicated comic book. Forbes Magazine also ranked her as the world’s fifth most powerful woman, highlighting her significant impact across various domains.