Taylor Swift, the famous American singer, has been awarded the Global Artist Award 2024 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). This recognition is due to her impact on musical composition, visual aesthetics, and her direct relationship with fans, making her a global role model.
In the list published by IFPI, Taylor Swift tops the ranking, followed by Canadian rapper Drake in second place and the South Korean boy band Seventeen in third. Billie Eilish and the K-Pop group Stray Kids occupy the fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
Taylor Swift has achieved multiple milestones in her musical career, such as selling over 200 million records worldwide and being the female artist with the most number one albums in the history of the Billboard 200. Additionally, she has won 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year four times, and her Eras Tour became the highest-grossing tour in history.
The singer has also had a strong impact on pop culture and society, standing out as an icon of feminism in the music industry, advocating for artists' rights over their music, and her political activism on issues such as voter registration and marriage equality. Furthermore, she has made significant donations to various charitable causes.
At 35, Taylor Swift has managed to redefine the music industry with her versatility in transitioning from country to pop and then to alternative folk/rock, maintaining her relevance in the music scene. This award adds to the ones previously received by Swift in 2014, 2019, 2022, and 2023, solidifying her position as one of the most influential and successful artists in contemporary music.
