History of Taylor Swift in Timeline
Taylor Swift is a highly successful American singer-songwriter, celebrated for her narrative songwriting, constant artistic evolution, and significant influence on popular culture. She has a large and devoted fanbase known as "Swifties". Swift is a prominent figure in the music industry and a frequent subject of media attention.
December 13, 1989: Taylor Swift's Birth
On December 13, 1989, Taylor Alison Swift was born. She later became an American singer-songwriter known for her songwriting, artistic reinventions, and cultural impact.
1989: Synth-pop Influence and Album '1989'
In 1989, Taylor Swift embraced 1980s synth-pop, influenced by artists like Phil Collins and Madonna, as a defining sound for her artistry. Her album '1989' incorporated electronic arrangements with synthesizers and drum machines, marking a shift in her musical style.
1989: Embracing Nostalgia and Post-Romance Positivity on 1989
In 1989, Taylor Swift embraced nostalgia and post-romance positivity as key themes on her album of the same name.
1989: Year of release of Taylor Swift's "1989" album
In 1989, Taylor Swift was born. It is also the title and style for the album released in 2014, "1989", which marked her full transition into pop music.
1989: Electronic Processing of Vocals on '1989'
On the 1989 album, Taylor Swift's vocals were electronically processed to accompany the pop production, enhancing the album's overall sound.
2003: Working with Talent Manager Dan Dymtrow
In 2003, Taylor Swift and her parents began working with talent manager Dan Dymtrow, leading to modeling and song inclusion on a Maybelline compilation CD.
2004: First Meeting with Scott Borchetta
In 2004, Taylor Swift first met Scott Borchetta, who was preparing to form Big Machine Records, setting the stage for their future collaboration.
2005: Catching Scott Borchetta's Attention
In 2005, Taylor Swift caught the attention of Scott Borchetta at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, leading to her signing with Big Machine Records.
2005: Signing with Big Machine Records
In 2005, Taylor Swift signed with Big Machine Records, marking the beginning of her professional music career.
June 2006: Release of Lead Single "Tim McGraw"
In June 2006, Big Machine Records released Taylor Swift's lead single, "Tim McGraw", marking the start of her promotional efforts with her mother.
October 2006: Release of Debut Album "Taylor Swift"
In October 2006, Taylor Swift's debut album, "Taylor Swift", was released, marking her entry into the country music scene. The album's success established her as a rising star.
2006: Debut Album Release
In 2006, Taylor Swift debuted as a country singer with her self-titled album, "Taylor Swift."
2006: Promoting Taylor Swift with Radio Tour
In 2006, Taylor Swift spent much of her time promoting her debut album "Taylor Swift" through radio tours and television appearances, including opening for Rascal Flatts.
2006: Release of Taylor Swift's Debut Album
In October 2006, Taylor Swift released her eponymous debut album, which spent 157 weeks on the US Billboard 200.
October 2007: Release of "The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection"
In October 2007, Taylor Swift released "The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection", one of her first EPs.
2007: Nashville Songwriters Association Award
In 2007, Taylor Swift became the youngest person to receive the Nashville Songwriters Association's Songwriter/Artist of the Year award.
2007: Launched Campaign to Protect Children from Online Predators
In 2007, Taylor Swift partnered with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to launch a campaign to protect children from online predators.
2007: Touring with a Live Band since 2007
Since 2007, Taylor Swift's performances frequently incorporate a live band, with whom she has played and toured, enhancing the theatricality and musicality of her concerts.
July 2008: Release of "Beautiful Eyes" EP
In July 2008, Taylor Swift released the EP "Beautiful Eyes", further promoting her debut album.
November 2008: Release of Fearless
In November 2008, Taylor Swift's second studio album, Fearless, was released in North America, marking a significant milestone in her career.
2008: Opening for Rascal Flatts and Dating Joe Jonas
In 2008, Taylor Swift opened for Rascal Flatts again and briefly dated the singer Joe Jonas.
2008: Release of "Fearless"
In 2008, Taylor Swift released her second album, "Fearless", achieving success with singles like "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me."
2008: Iowa flood of 2008
In 2008, she donated $100,000 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Iowa flood.
2008: Early Performances and Stage Presence in 2008
In a 2008 review, Sasha Frere-Jones of The New Yorker called Taylor Swift a "preternaturally skilled" entertainer with a vibrant stage presence, highlighting her professionalism since the age of fourteen.
March 2009: Release of Fearless in Other Markets
In March 2009, Taylor Swift released "Fearless" in markets outside of North America, expanding her reach.
October 2009: Dating Taylor Lautner
In October 2009, while shooting Valentine's Day, Taylor Swift dated co-star Taylor Lautner, marking a brief romantic relationship.
2009: Awards and Recognition for Taylor Swift
In 2009, Taylor Swift experienced significant recognition, including winning five American Music Awards, being named Billboard's Artist of the Year, and winning multiple CMT Music Awards. Kanye West interrupted her speech at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2009: Sound Relief concert
In 2009, she performed at Sydney's Sound Relief concert, which raised money for those impacted by bushfires and flooding.
May 2010: Tennessee Flood Donation
In May 2010, in response to the Tennessee floods, Taylor Swift donated $500,000.
October 2010: Release of Speak Now
In October 2010, Taylor Swift released her third studio album, Speak Now, which she wrote solely and debuted with over one million US copies sold in the first week.
2010: Acting Debut and Valentine's Day Soundtrack
In 2010, Taylor Swift had her acting debut in Valentine's Day, for which she wrote and recorded "Today Was a Fairytale" for the soundtrack.
2010: Release of "Speak Now"
In 2010, Taylor Swift incorporated rock elements into her album "Speak Now".
2010: Relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal
In 2010, Taylor Swift was romantically involved with the actor Jake Gyllenhaal, adding to her list of high-profile relationships.
2010: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2010, Time included Taylor Swift on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
2010: Continued Success of Fearless
In 2010, singles from Taylor Swift's "Fearless" album continued to be released, solidifying her position in the country music scene.
February 2011: Speak Now World Tour Start
In February 2011, Taylor Swift began her Speak Now World Tour, promoting her album across various locations.
2011: Donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
As recipient of the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year in 2011, Swift donated $25,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tennessee.
2011: Concept and Treatment for "Mean" in 2011
In 2011, Taylor Swift developed the concept and treatment for the music video "Mean", demonstrating her increasing involvement in visual media and directing.
2011: Identification as a Songwriter
In 2011, Taylor Swift stated in The New Yorker that she identifies primarily as a songwriter, viewing her voice as a means to convey her lyrics. Her personal experiences inspired her early songs, helping her navigate life and explore themes of love, heartbreak, and insecurities.
2011: Benefit Concert for Tornado Victims
In 2011, Taylor Swift used a dress rehearsal of her Speak Now tour as a benefit concert for victims of recent tornadoes in the US, raising more than $750,000.
March 2012: Speak Now World Tour End
In March 2012, Taylor Swift concluded her Speak Now World Tour, which was followed by the release of the live album Speak Now World Tour – Live.
October 2012: Release of Red Album
In October 2012, Taylor Swift released her fourth studio album, Red, which incorporated various styles of pop and rock.
2012: "Ronan" Performance at Stand Up to Cancer Telethon
In 2012, Swift participated in the Stand Up to Cancer telethon, performing the charity single "Ronan", which she wrote in memory of a four-year-old boy who died of neuroblastoma.
2012: Contributions to "The Hunger Games" Soundtrack
In 2012, Taylor Swift contributed to the soundtrack of "The Hunger Games" by writing and recording "Eyes Open" and co-writing "Safe & Sound."
2012: Release of "Red"
In 2012, Taylor Swift introduced electronic elements in her album "Red", which included the hit single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".
2012: Donation to Music Departments of US Colleges
In 2012, Taylor Swift partnered with Chegg for Good to donate $10,000 to the music departments of six US colleges.
2012: American Music Award for Best Female Country Artist
In 2012, Taylor Swift received the American Music Award for Best Female Country Artist, recognizing her contributions to the country music genre.
March 2013: Start of The Red Tour
In March 2013, Taylor Swift started The Red Tour, promoting her album Red and connecting with fans worldwide.
2013: "World's Biggest Pop Star"
In 2013, Jody Rosen of New York magazine dubbed Swift the "world's biggest pop star," noting her stardom defied established patterns.
2013: Release of "Sweeter than Fiction"
In 2013, Taylor Swift wrote and produced "Sweeter than Fiction" with Jack Antonoff for the soundtrack to One Chance.
March 2014: Moved to New York City
In March 2014, Taylor Swift moved to New York City, citing it as a creative influence on her upcoming fifth studio album.
June 2014: Completion of The Red Tour
In June 2014, Taylor Swift completed The Red Tour, which became the highest-grossing country tour at that time.
October 2014: Released album 1989
In October 2014, Taylor Swift released "1989", which opened at the top of the Billboard 200, selling 1.28 million copies.
November 2014: Removed catalog from streaming platforms
In November 2014, Taylor Swift removed her music catalog from ad-supported streaming platforms like Spotify.
2014: Collaboration with Joseph Kahn Begins in 2014
From 2014 to 2018, Taylor Swift collaborated with director Joseph Kahn on eight music videos, enhancing her visual media presence.
2014: Global Ambassador for New York City
In 2014, Taylor Swift became the global ambassador for New York City.
2014: Supporting Role in "The Giver"
In 2014, Taylor Swift had a supporting role in the dystopian film "The Giver", expanding her acting career.
2014: Release of "1989"
In 2014, Taylor Swift transitioned from country to pop with her synth-pop album "1989", featuring the hit singles "Shake It Off" and "Blank Space."
2014: Won Billboard's Woman of the Year and Dick Clark Award
In 2014, Taylor Swift was named Billboard's Woman of the Year for the second time and received the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence at the American Music Awards.
2014: Global Recording Artist of the Year
In 2014, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry ranked her as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
March 2015: Started dating Calvin Harris
In March 2015, Taylor Swift began dating DJ Calvin Harris.
June 2015: Criticized Apple Music
In June 2015, Taylor Swift criticized Apple Music for not paying royalties to artists during its free trial period, prompting Apple to change its policy.
October 4, 2015: Grammy Museum exhibit closed
On October 4, 2015, the Grammy Museum exhibit honoring Taylor Swift in Los Angeles closed.
2015: Ranked First on DoSomething's "Gone Good" List
In 2015, Taylor Swift ranked first on DoSomething's "Gone Good" list, receiving accolades for her dedication to helping others.
2015: Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time in 2015
In 2015, Taylor Swift was the youngest person on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time, recognizing her significant contributions to songwriting.
2015: Primetime Emmy Award in 2015
In 2015, Taylor Swift won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program for the interactive app AMEX Unstaged: Taylor Swift Experience.
2015: 1989 World Tour
In 2015, The 1989 World Tour became the highest-grossing tour of the year, generating $250 million in revenue.
2015: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Time included Taylor Swift on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
April 2016: Kanye West released "Famous"
In April 2016, Kanye West released the single "Famous", which included a controversial reference to Taylor Swift, sparking public backlash.
June 2016: Ended relationship with Calvin Harris
In June 2016, Taylor Swift ended her relationship with Calvin Harris.
2016: BMI Awards in 2016
At the 64th BMI Awards in 2016, Taylor Swift was the first woman to be honored with an award named after its recipient, highlighting her impact and influence in the music industry.
2016: Top-Earning Female Musician
Forbes named Taylor Swift the top-earning female musician of 2016 with $170 million.
2016: Dispute with West
In 2016, Swift had a dispute with West, which bolstered a narrative of her being "calculated" and manipulative of her image.
2016: Louisiana Flood Relief Donation
In 2016, Taylor Swift donated $1 million to Louisiana flood relief efforts and $100,000 to the Dolly Parton Fire Fund.
2016: Won Grammy Award for Album of the Year for 1989
In 2016, Taylor Swift's album "1989" won Album of the Year at the 58th Grammy Awards, making her the first woman to win the award twice.
June 2017: Catalog returned to Spotify
In June 2017, Big Machine Records returned Taylor Swift's catalog to Spotify and other free streaming platforms.
August 2017: Countersued David Mueller
In August 2017, Taylor Swift successfully countersued David Mueller, a former radio jockey, who had sued her for loss of employment after she reported he had sexually assaulted her.
November 2017: Released "Reputation"
In November 2017, Taylor Swift released her sixth studio album, "Reputation", which topped the Billboard 200 with 1.21 million US sales.
2017: Donation to Houston Food Banks
In 2017, Swift donated to food banks after Hurricane Harvey struck Houston.
2017: Time's Person of the Year "Silence Breakers"
In 2017, Swift was one of the "Silence Breakers" that Time magazine spotlighted as Person of the Year for speaking up about sexual assault.
2017: Released "I Don't Wanna Live Forever"
In 2017, Taylor Swift released "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" with Zayn Malik for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack and won a Country Music Association Award for "Better Man."
2017: Release of "Reputation"
In 2017, Taylor Swift released the hip-hop-influenced album "Reputation", inspired by media scrutiny and containing the number-one single "Look What You Made Me Do."
November 2018: Signed with Universal Music Group
In November 2018, Taylor Swift signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, ensuring ownership of her masters.
2018: Collaboration with Joseph Kahn Ends in 2018
From 2014 to 2018, Taylor Swift collaborated with director Joseph Kahn on eight music videos, enhancing her visual media presence.
2018: Donated to RAINN
In 2018, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
2018: Switch to Republic Records
In 2018, Taylor Swift shifted to Republic Records, marking a new phase in her recording career.
2018: Featured on Sugarland's Babe
In 2018, Taylor Swift was featured on the country duo Sugarland's "Babe".
2018: Won four American Music Awards and embarked on Reputation Stadium Tour
In 2018, Taylor Swift won four awards at the American Music Awards, becoming the most awarded female musician, and embarked on her Reputation Stadium Tour, which became the highest-grossing North American concert tour in history.
2018: Start of Taylor Swift Productions in 2018
In 2018, Taylor Swift's production company, Taylor Swift Productions, began producing all of her visual media, starting with the concert documentary 'Reputation Stadium Tour', marking a significant step in her creative control.
August 2019: Released Lover
In August 2019, Taylor Swift released "Lover", which topped charts in multiple countries.
2019: 50 million album sales
As of 2019, Swift had amassed over 50 million album sales and 150 million single sales.
2019: Greatest of All Time Artists Chart
In 2019, Swift had sold over 37.3 million albums in the US, leading Billboard to place her eighth on its Greatest of All Time Artists Chart.
2019: Performed at Stonewall Inn for WorldPride NYC
In 2019, Swift performed during WorldPride NYC at the Stonewall Inn, a gay rights monument.
2019: Highest-Paid Celebrity
In 2019, Swift surpassed her 2016 earnings with $185 million, remaining the highest-paid celebrity.
2019: Dispute with Scooter Braun
In 2019, Taylor Swift became involved in a public dispute with Scooter Braun after he purchased Big Machine Records, including the masters of her albums released by the label.
2019: Starred in Cats and released "Beautiful Ghosts"
In 2019, Taylor Swift played Bombalurina in the film adaptation of Cats and co-wrote and recorded the Golden Globe-nominated original song "Beautiful Ghosts".
2019: Release of "Lover"
In 2019, Taylor Swift released the electropop album "Lover".
2019: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, Time included Taylor Swift on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
February 2020: Signed publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group
In February 2020, Taylor Swift signed a global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.
November 2020: Began re-recording her back catalog
In November 2020, Taylor Swift began re-recording her back catalog to own the new masters and licensing of her songs.
2020: Nominated at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards
In 2020, "Lover" and its singles earned three nominations at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards and at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, Swift won three awards including Video of the Year for "You Need to Calm Down."
2020: Tennessee Tornado Relief
In 2020, Swift donated $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief.
2020: Urged Fans to Register to Vote
In 2020, Swift urged her fans to check their voter registration ahead of elections, resulting in 65,000 people registering to vote within one day of her post, and she endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 US presidential election.
2020: Exploration of Fictional Narratives in 2020
In 2020, Taylor Swift explored fictional narratives on her albums 'Folklore' and 'Evermore', inspired by escapism and romanticism. She imposed emotions onto imagined characters, marking a new direction in her songwriting and artistry.
2020: Releases of "Folklore" and "Evermore"
In 2020, Taylor Swift explored indie folk styles with the albums "Folklore" and "Evermore".
2020: Highest-paid musician and released albums Folklore and Evermore
In 2020, Taylor Swift was the highest-paid musician in the US and released the albums "Folklore" and "Evermore", which made her the first artist to debut a US number-one album and a number-one song in the same week.
November 2021: Released Red (Taylor's Version)
In November 2021, Taylor Swift released "Red (Taylor's Version)" which peaked atop the Billboard 200.
2021: Top-earning solo artist
According to Billboard, in 2021 Taylor Swift was the top-earning solo artist in the US and the top-earning musician worldwide.
2021: 114 million units globally
As of 2021, Swift had amassed 114 million units globally, including 78 billion streams, and earned the highest income for an artist on Chinese digital music platforms (CN¥ 159,000,000).
2021: Donated to RAINN
In 2021, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
2021: Songwriter Icon Award in 2021
In 2021, Taylor Swift received the Songwriter Icon Award from the National Music Publishers' Association, recognizing her significant influence in music writing.
2021: Release of "All Too Well: The Short Film"
In 2021, Taylor Swift released "All Too Well: The Short Film", adding to her filmography.
2021: Featured on songs by Big Red Machine and Haim
In 2021, Taylor Swift was featured on Big Red Machine's "Renegade" and "Birch", and Haim's "Gasoline".
2021: Won Grammy Award for Album of the Year three times and American Music Awards
In 2021, Taylor Swift won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for the third time with Folklore and won Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock Album at the American Music Awards.
May 18, 2022: Honorary Doctorate from NYU
On May 18, 2022, Taylor Swift received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from New York University and served as its commencement speaker.
October 2022: Released Midnights
In October 2022, Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album, "Midnights", which opened atop the Billboard 200.
2022: Top-Earning Female Musician
Forbes named Taylor Swift the top-earning female musician of 2022.
2022: Criticized US Supreme Court Abortion Decision
In 2022, Swift specifically criticized the US Supreme Court's decision to end federal abortion rights.
2022: Global Ambassador for Record Store Day
In 2022, Taylor Swift became the global ambassador for Record Store Day.
2022: Release of "Midnights"
In 2022, Taylor Swift experimented with subdued pop genres on her album "Midnights".
2022: Featured on "The Joker and the Queen", wrote and recorded "Carolina" and starred in Amsterdam.
In 2022, Taylor Swift featured on Ed Sheeran's "The Joker and the Queen", wrote and recorded "Carolina" for the soundtrack of Where the Crawdads Sing, and had a supporting role in the film Amsterdam.
2022: Songwriter-Artist of the Decade in 2022
In 2022, Taylor Swift was named Songwriter-Artist of the Decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, solidifying her status as a leading figure in songwriting.
2022: Won six American Music Awards
In 2022, Taylor Swift won six American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year.
2022: Global Recording Artist of the Year
In 2022, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry ranked her as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
March 2023: Began The Eras Tour
In March 2023, Taylor Swift embarked on the Eras Tour, which had a significant cultural and economic impact.
October 13, 2023: Released The Eras Tour concert film
On October 13, 2023, Taylor Swift released The Eras Tour concert film to theaters worldwide, which became the highest-grossing concert film.
October 2023: Became a Billionaire
In October 2023, Swift became a billionaire, recognized as the first musician to achieve the status "solely based on her songs and performances".
October 2023: Released 1989 (Taylor's Version)
In October 2023, Taylor Swift released 1989 (Taylor's Version) which claimed her career's largest album sales week.
October 27, 2023: 260 Million Streams in One Day
On October 27, 2023, Taylor Swift received 260 million streams in one day on Spotify.
December 2023: Cease and Desist Letter
In December 2023, Swift's lawyers sent a cease and desist letter to Jack Sweeney over tracking her private jet, citing stalking and safety risks.
2023: "Cruel Summer" became a resurgent success
In 2023, "Cruel Summer", a song from Taylor Swift's album "Lover", experienced a resurgent success, reaching number one on the charts.
2023: Endless Stamina on the Eras Tour in 2023
In 2023, Adrian Horton of The Guardian noted Taylor Swift's "seemingly endless stamina" on the Eras Tour, and i critic Ilana Kaplan called her showmanship "unparalleled".
2023: Tennessee Tornado Relief
In 2023, Swift donated $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief.
2023: The Eras Tour
In 2023, Taylor Swift began the Eras Tour, which became the highest-grossing tour of all time.
2023: Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Taylor Swift ranked 102nd on Rolling Stone's list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, solidifying her reputation as a skilled vocalist after the release of albums like 'Folklore', 'Evermore', and 'Midnights'.
2023: Named Time Person of the Year
In 2023, Taylor Swift was named Time Person of the Year, marking her significant cultural impact.
2023: Won multiple Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards
In 2023, Taylor Swift won awards for Best Music Video and Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards and Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards. She became the first artist to win Album of the Year four times.
January 2024: AI-generated Fake Pornographic Images
In January 2024, AI-generated fake pornographic images portraying Taylor Swift were posted to Twitter and spread to other social media platforms, spurring criticism and demands for legal reform.
February 2024: Donation to Shooting Victim's Family
In February 2024, Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of a woman who died in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, providing financial support during a difficult time.
February 2024: Private Jet Sold
In February 2024, it was reported that Swift had sold one of her two private jets.
April 19, 2024: Release of 'The Tortured Poets Department'
On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift released her eleventh studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'. The album topped charts globally, broke streaming records, and sold millions of units in its first week. The lead single, "Fortnight", featuring Post Malone, became Swift's 12th number one song on the Hot 100.
October 2024: Net Worth Estimated at $1.6 Billion
As of October 2024, Forbes estimates her net worth at $1.6 billion, making her the richest female musician in the world.
November 29, 2024: Released "The Official Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Book"
On November 29, 2024, the photobook, The Official Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Book, was released, selling over a million copies in its first week in the US alone.
December 2024: Highest-Grossing Touring Act Ever
As of December 2024, Swift remains the world's highest-grossing touring act ever, with cumulative ticket sales at $3.12 billion.
December 2024: Donation to Operation Breakthrough
In December 2024, Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to Operation Breakthrough, a week before Christmas, with the funds designated for workforce development, childcare, and early learning programs.
2024: Endorsed Harris and Walz
For the 2024 election, Swift endorsed Harris and Tim Walz.
2024: Hurricane Relief Efforts
In 2024, Swift donated $5 million toward the relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
2024: Topped Billboard's Power 100
In 2024, Swift topped Billboard's annual Power 100 ranking of the top music industry executives.
2024: Release of "The Tortured Poets Department"
In 2024, Taylor Swift released "The Tortured Poets Department", continuing her exploration of different pop genres.
2024: Continued Success and Recognition in 2024
In 2024, Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and was once again Spotify's most streamed artist. Her career experienced a "new stratosphere of global career success" due to the success of her re-recordings, the Eras Tour, its concert film, and the release of 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
2024: Characterized as "Profoundly Old-Fashioned Artist" in 2024
In 2024, critic Kitty Empire characterized Taylor Swift as "a profoundly old-fashioned artist", noting her songs tell stories in succinct, emotive ways, distinguishing her from contemporary pop music.
