Five Albums Surpass 9 Billion Streams On Spotify

Taylor Swift continues to leave the music industry in her glittery, high-heeled dust. The singer-songwriter has officially become the first artist in Spotify history to have five albums with over 9 billion streams each—an achievement that underscores not just her chart-topping prowess, but her rare ability to create albums that the public devours front to back.

Taylor Swift Becomes First Artist with Five Albums Over 9 Billion Streams on Spotify

Taylor Swift is the Queen of Spotify

The latest addition to this exclusive club? 1989 (Taylor’s Version), which recently crossed the 9 billion stream mark. The re-recording of her 2014 pop pivot album was released in October 2023 under Republic Records and is part of Swift’s larger mission to reclaim control over her masters—a saga that’s now practically legend among Swifties and the industry alike. Announced during a stop on her Eras Tour in Los Angeles, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) instantly shot to the top of the streaming charts, fueled by both nostalgia and newfound sparkle.

Joining 1989 on this billion-streams board of honor are Lover (12.5 billion), Midnights (10.6 billion), Folklore (9.8 billion), and Reputation (9.4 billion), according to Chart Masters. The numbers are staggering, yes—but what’s more impressive is that these albums span multiple eras of Swift’s sonic evolution, from the dreamy synth-pop of Lover to the moody storytelling of Folklore.

Naturally, Swifties are in full celebration mode online. “Queen of Spotify,” one fan simply declared. Another gushed, “You know an artist makes good music when the general public consumes a whole album, not just the singles.” Others aimed at critics, defending Swift’s musical merit: “Haters keep reducing Taylor’s artistry to just ‘big numbers,’ when these stats objectively prove how great her whole catalog is.”

In a world of fleeting hits and single-driven success, Taylor Swift’s catalog dominance sends a clear message: longevity, artistry, and full-album excellence still matter. And no one does it quite like her.

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