Taylor Swift gets Apple Music’s Artist of the Year Award. Know in detail

Taylor Swift has been chosen as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2023. She has become the No. 1 most-streamed female artist in Apple Music history and the female artist with the most songs to reach Apple Music’s Global Daily Top 100. She has received this award for the first time. Billie Eilish received the inaugural Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2019, she was followed by Lil Baby (2020), The Weeknd (2021) and Bad Bunny (2022).

Taylor Swift: Honored

Accepting the award, the American singer-songwriter said in a statement, "I am so honored to be Apple Music’s Artist of the Year. Thank you to every single one of you for making this year the most incredible, joyful, celebratory year ever. From streaming the music nonstop to screaming it together in real life at the shows, and dancing chaotically in movie theaters, none of this would have been possible without you. Thank you so much.”

'Generation-defining artist'

Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats, said in a statement that Taylor Swift is a generation-defining artist and a true change agent in the music industry, and there is no doubt that her impact and influence will be felt for years to come. He also said that Apple is thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate her achievements.

Taylor Swift's 65 songs in Apple Music’s Top 100

Taylor Swift's 65 songs reached Apple Music’s Global Daily Top 100 this year, more than any other artist ever. Her Eras Tour has received grand success. Swift’s streams grew 61% globally. She continued to see double-digit growth in monthly streams throughout the summer. Her Eras Tour became the No. 1 most-streamed Set List of the year and among the top 40 editorial playlists of the year.

FAQs:

Which artists have earlier won Apple Music’s Artist of the Year Award?
Billie Eilish received the inaugural Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2019, she was followed by Lil Baby (2020), The Weeknd (2021) and Bad Bunny (2022).

How many of Taylor Swift's songs have reached Apple Music’s Global Daily Top 100?
Taylor Swift's 65 songs reached Apple Music’s Global Daily Top 100 this year, more than any other artist ever. Her Eras Tour has received grand success. Swift’s streams grew 61% globally.