Taylor Swift Tops Billboard 200 With ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ | Billboard News
Taylor Swift has once again proven her dominance in the music industry with the release of her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking her 14th chart-topping album, and tying her with Jay-Z for the most number one albums for a solo artist. Only The Beatles are ahead with 19 number one albums.
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ launched with an impressive 2.61 million equivalent album sales and over 891 million official streams, with 1.9 million traditional album sales. This makes it the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing even Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’. Taylor took to Twitter to express her gratitude, stating, “My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album.”
Fans and critics alike have praised the album, with many citing its raw and emotional lyrics as a standout feature. Taylor once again proves that she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, consistently delivering chart-topping albums that resonate with audiences worldwide.
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