Taylor Swift Reigns Supreme as Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist in 2023

Taylor Swift’s Streaming Triumph

Spotify unwrapped its 2023 highlights, spotlighting the year’s most streamed artists, songs, albums, and podcasts. Taylor Swift emerged as the streaming giant’s top artist, dethroning Bad Bunny, who held the crown for three consecutive years. Let’s delve into the streaming extravaganza that defined 2023.

Swift’s Streaming Dominance

Taylor Swift, a 12-time Grammy winner, claimed the throne with a staggering 26.1 billion streams since January 1. This achievement adds another jewel to her illustrious career, which includes ten Billboard Music Awards earned on November 19. Swift’s 2022 album, “Midnights,” secured the second spot globally in the most-streamed albums category, while the resurgent “Lover” from 2019 secured the seventh position. On the song front, “Cruel Summer” and “Anti-Hero” claimed the sixth and tenth spots respectively in the global streaming charts.

Global Celebration

To celebrate Swift’s dominance, Spotify orchestrated a global treasure hunt with clues scattered worldwide. 48 hours of anticipation, billboard puzzle pieces, and Easter egg revelations culminated in a video unveiling, adding an element of surprise to the grand announcement.

Bad Bunny’s Noteworthy Feat

Bad Bunny, the previous streaming monarch, gracefully slid into the second most-streamed global artist spot. His 2022 hit album, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” earned the distinction of being Spotify’s most-streamed album globally, amassing a remarkable 4.5 billion listens. This feat, confirmed by Spotify to Billboard in July, marked Bad Bunny’s set as the platform’s most streamed album in history, surpassing Ed Sheeran’s “Divide.”

Miley Cyrus’ Streaming Triumph

The most streamed song globally belonged to Miley Cyrus, whose eight-week Billboard Hot 100 No.1 hit, “Flowers,” garnered a colossal 1.6 billion streams.

Podcast Powerhouses

Shifting the spotlight to podcasts, The Joe Rogan Experience maintained its dominance for the fourth consecutive year. Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” claimed the second spot, solidifying its presence in the podcast realm. 2024 will be interesting to see how the Travis and Jason Kelce’s podcast, New Heights, shapes up in the race to the top of podcasts.

Spotify Wrapped Tradition

As part of the annual Spotify Wrapped tradition, the platform unveiled a feature allowing users to review and share their listening habits of 2023, adding a personalized touch to the streaming experience.

Global Charts Unveiled

Let’s take a glance at how artists, songs, albums, and podcasts fared on Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped global charts.

Most Streamed Artists Globally:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Bad Bunny
3. The Weeknd
4. Drake
5. Peso Pluma
6. Feid
7. Travis Scott
8. SZA
9. Karol G
10. Lana Del Rey

Bonus Treats for Swifties

Adding to the excitement, Taylor Swift gifted fans with a Video on Demand (VOD) release for her acclaimed The Eras Tour concert film. Set to release on December 13th, aligning with Swift’s birthday, the at-home version promises three exclusive performances: “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer,” and “Long Live.”

“Cruel Summer” Achieves Billion-Stream Milestone

Continuing her streak of successes, Taylor Swift’s pop hit, “Cruel Summer,” from the “Lover” album, achieved an impressive milestone by amassing over 1 billion streams on Spotify. This places Swift in an exclusive group of artists whose songs have reached this remarkable milestone.

Taylor Swift’s streaming dominance, coupled with exciting announcements and achievements, cements her status as a global music icon. As fans eagerly await more surprises, Swift’s influence on the streaming landscape remains unmatched.

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Swift’s Eras Tour Dates

• 02/07 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
• 02/08 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
• 02/09 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
• 02/10 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
• 02/16 – Melbourne, AU @ Melbourne Cricket Grounds
• 02/17 – Melbourne, AU @ Melbourne Cricket Grounds
• 02/23 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
• 02/24 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
• 02/25 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
• 03/02 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
• 03/03 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
• 03/04 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
• 05/09 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
• 05/10 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
• 05/11 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
• 05/17 – Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena
• 05/18 – Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena
• 05/24 – Lisbon, PT @ Estádio da Luz
• 05/30 – Madrid, ES @ Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
• 06/02 – Lyon, FR @ Groupama Stadium
• 06/07 – Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium
• 06/08 – Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium
• 06/14 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
• 06/15 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
• 06/18 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium
• 06/21 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
• 06/22 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
• 06/28 – Dublin, IE @ Aviva Stadium
• 06/29 – Dublin, IE @ Aviva Stadium
• 07/05 – Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruyff Arena
• 07/06 – Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruyff Arena
• 07/09 – Zürich, CH @ Stadion Letzigrund Zürich
• 07/10 – Zürich, CH @ Stadion Letzigrund Zürich
• 07/13 – Milan, IT @ San Siro Stadium
• 07/18 – Gelsenkirchen, DE @ Veltins-Arena
• 07/23 – Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion
• 07/24 – Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion
• 07/27 – Munich, DE @ Olympiastadion
• 07/28 – Munich, DE @ Olympiastadion
• 08/02 – Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy
• 08/03 – Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy
• 08/09 – Vienna, AT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion
• 08/10 – Vienna, AT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion
• 08/15 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
• 08/16 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
• 08/17 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
• 10/18 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
• 10/19 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
• 10/20 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
• 10/25 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
• 10/26 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
• 10/27 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
• 11/01 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
• 11/02 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
• 11/03 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
• 11/14 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
• 11/15 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
• 11/16 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
• 11/21 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
• 11/22 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
• 11/23 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre

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& = w/ GAYLE

$ = w/ Sabrina Carpenter

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