- Taylor Swift wins IFPI’s Global Recording Artist of the Year for a record-breaking fifth time.
- The Tortured Poets Department tops multiple IFPI global album charts.
- The Eras Tour drives a surge in her entire music catalog’s popularity.
Taylor Swift has once again cemented her place in music history by being named IFPI’s Global Recording Artist of the Year for the fifth time, an unprecedented achievement.
Beyond the award, Swift’s music dominated the IFPI’s year-end charts, with The Tortured Poets Department leading in global album sales, streaming, and vinyl. Her re-recordings and past albums also saw a resurgence, proving her lasting influence on the industry.
Taylor Swift Extends Her Global Dominance with IFPI Record
Taylor Swift’s latest accolade from the IFPI underscores her unmatched influence in the music industry. By securing the Global Recording Artist of the Year award for the third consecutive year and fifth overall, she surpasses every other artist in the ranking’s history. Her commercial impact, spanning physical sales, downloads, and streaming, remains unparalleled.
Her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, shattered records across various platforms, leading IFPI’s Global Album, Global Vinyl Album, Global Streaming Album, and Global Album Sales Charts. The album’s success, combined with The Eras Tour, reinforced her grip on both pop culture and the music business.
Swift’s ability to maintain relevance across multiple generations of listeners is a testament to her adaptability and artistic evolution. From Midnights to 1989 (Taylor’s Version), her past albums continued to thrive in global charts, thanks to fan-driven streaming and renewed interest sparked by her live performances.
Beyond her own achievements, 2024 was also a breakthrough year for emerging talent. Artists like Zach Bryan and Sabrina Carpenter secured their first-ever spots in IFPI’s Global Recording Artist Chart Top 10, signaling a shift in global music trends.
Taylor Swift’s historic fifth IFPI Global Recording Artist win proves her dominance in the industry is far from over. With record-breaking sales, unparalleled streaming numbers, and a cultural impact that spans the globe, she continues to set the standard for success in modern music.
“We are immensely proud to award the IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year Award to Taylor Swift for the fifth time, as she continues to redefine the limits of global success.” – Victoria Oakley, CEO, IFPI
