Taylor Swift Triumphs as Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist of 2023

In a stunning reversal of fortune, Taylor Swift has taken the crown as Spotify's most-streamed artist for the year 2023, amassing a staggering 26.1 billion global streams since the dawn of January. This milestone signifies the end of Bad Bunny's three-year streak as the reigning champ since 2020. The Puerto Rican sensation now shifts to second place, with The Weeknd, Drake, and regional Mexican artist Peso Pluma clinching third, fourth, and fifth positions respectively.

Global Streaming Success

Swift's skyrocketing streaming figures are a testament to her immense popularity. Despite Bad Bunny's album 'Un Verano Sin Ti' securing its spot as the most-streamed album for a second consecutive year with 4.5 billion streams, Swift's 'Midnights' follows closely behind. SZA's 'SOS' claims the third spot, demonstrating a strong showing from these artists for music released the previous year.

Top Albums and Songs of 2023

While Swift reigned supreme in artist streams, the 2016 album 'Starboy' by The Weeknd continues to resonate with listeners, securing a top five position alongside Karol G's 'Mañana Será Bonito', a new release of 2023. On the tracks front, Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' blossomed at the top as Spotify's most-streamed song, accumulating 1.6 million streams globally.

US Streaming Charts and Global Recognition

Swift's influence was equally prominent in the U.S., where she was the most streamed artist on Spotify. Drake and country music sensation Morgan Wallen followed suit in popularity. Wallen's hit 'Last Night' dominated as the most streamed song, with his album 'One Thing at a Time' leading in its category. Apple Music's global song chart also recognized 'Last Night', and the song made an impressive run on the Billboard Hot 100, tying with 'Despacito' for the second-longest reign in the chart’s history.

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