Taylor Swift should be recognized as a truly iconic and generation-defining artist. Of the many short-lived pop stars of our time, Taylor has proven herself time and time again to truly stand the test of time, with over a decade of chart-topping songs and albums.
Spanning over three genres of music and many shifts she has consistently stayed famous and continued to gain and keep fans despite her dramatic changes. Nearly anybody alive today would recognize the name Taylor Swift. Whether they are diehard fans or have heard a few hits on the radio, she occupies so much of pop culture it’s impossible to not listen to or learn about her and be immersed fully into today’s culture.
Her relatable and her self-written lyrics set her apart and drive the love of her music. The stories she tells through music are relatable and personal to so many it’s impossible to not feel at least some of her lyrics and songs personally
Breaking numerous records such as top-streamed female artist of all time, and first female artist to hit 100 million monthly streams, and the only artist to hit 200 million streams in a singular day, she is certainly cementing her place in music history.