Morgan Wallen Dominates Apple Music Chart, While SZA Claims Multiple Top-5 Hits in 2023

In the landscape of digital music streaming in 2023, country artist Morgan Wallen made a prominent mark with his song Last Night, which reached the pinnacle of Apple Music's global song chart. Apple Music shared their year-end lists this Tuesday, shedding light on the tunes that resonated the most with listeners throughout the year. Wallen's track not only captured the global audience but also set a record for the country genre by securing the number one spot on the Global Daily Top 100 chart for an impressive 52 days.

Nigerian and Latin Music Make Waves

It isn't just American artists making headlines. Nigerian rapper Rema's remix of Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, achieved the twelfth position on the global songs chart, becoming the highest-charting African song. Additionally, Calm Down claimed the number one spot on the streamer's Shazam chart. Reflecting the diverse reach of Apple Music, Musica Mexicana artists like Peso Pluma and Eslabon Armado found international success, with their song Ella Baila Sola ascending to number eighteen on the Global Daily Top 100.

SZA's Impressive Achievements

SZA, another standout of the year, not only secured the third and fifth places on the global songs list with Kill Bill and Snooze but also led the field in Apple Music's most-read lyrics with Kill Bill. The artist, a frontrunner in the 2024 Grammy nominations, showcased her powerful influence in the music streaming realm this year.

Taylor Swift's Unwavering Popularity

Not to be overshadowed, Taylor Swift's music continued to draw massive attention, with 65 of her songs appearing on the Global Daily Top 100 throughout the first 10 months of the year. Her 'The Eras Tour' played a significant role in this achievement, as it sparked a 61% global increase in streams starting from March. Taylor Swift was declared Apple Music's artist of the year, reflecting her stalwart status and lasting impact on the industry.

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