Taylor Swift has solidified her position as the queen of pop, emerging as Spotify’s most streamed artist of 2023. Despite this global dominance, her most popular track, “Cruel Summer,” surprisingly fell short of making the top five most streamed songs of the year.

Swift’s dominance extends beyond Spotify, as she continues to conquer the music industry with sold-out stadiums, numerous award wins, and chart-topping re-releases of her iconic albums. However, despite her immense popularity, “Cruel Summer” was outperformed by other popular tracks.

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In the UK, Swift maintained her dominance, topping the charts as the most streamed artist. Her 2022 album “Midnights” reigned supreme in the UK, while her 2019 album “Lover” secured the fifth spot.

Globally, “Midnights” held the second position, just a hair behind Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti.”

Despite her song’s absence from the top five, Swift’s legacy as one of the most influential artists of our time remains firmly cemented.

Taylor Swift Dominates Spotify in 2023:

• Taylor Swift was the most streamed artist on Spotify globally in 2023, with over 26.1 billion streams.
• Her most popular song, “Cruel Summer,” did not make it into the top five most streamed songs of the year.
• Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” was the most streamed song of 2023 globally, with over 1.6 billion streams.
• Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” was the most streamed album of 2023 globally.

In a year where listeners revisited their musical favorites, Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti reigned supreme, amassing over 4.5 billion streams worldwide. Taylor Swift’s Midnights followed closely, showcasing her enduring appeal. The Weeknd’s Starboy and KAROL G’s MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO rounded out the top five, highlighting the diverse tastes of global listeners. This blend of past and present hits proves that music’s power to connect and inspire knows no bounds.

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