On Wednesday, Taylor Swift, the renowned pop superstar, secured another accolade by winning the Global Recording Artist of the Year award from the IFPI for the fourth time. IFPI represents the recorded music industry, and the “Anti-Hero” singer clinched the award based on global sales encompassing streaming, downloads, and physical music formats. Swift triumphed over formidable competitors such as K-Pop powerhouses SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids, as well as Drake, The Weeknd, and Ed Sheeran.

IFPI’s Director of Charts and Certifications Lewis Morrison said it was a “truly remarkable achievement” for the 34-year-old singer, who has won the prize more than any other artist in its 11-year history. He said: “Taylor is a truly magnificent international star who continues to evolve her artistry and connects with fans across cultures and generations.”

The IFPI Global Recording Artist Chart is based on the world’s biggest-selling artists ranked by their total worldwide sales for 2023, including streaming, downloads, physical albums, ringtones, and music video views. This Year’s IFPI top 10 also includes US country singer Morgan Wallen (No. 6), who debuted on the chart thanks to his 2023 album ‘One Thing at a Time,’ and K-Pop acts TOMORROW X TOGETHER (No. 7), NewJeans (No. 8) and iKON (No. 15).

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In the second tier, Drake was up at number three with his ‘Scorpion’ album, while The Weeknd rounded out the top five with his latest offering.’

With its global hit single ‘Blank Space’ and her massively successful ‘The Eraser Tour,’ Swift has proved she is still one of the world’s most powerful and influential artists. She’s the only performer to have claimed UK number-one albums in four different decades, with her ‘Midnights’ and ‘Taylor’s Version’ releases in 2022 and 2023, respectively, securing her return to the top of the charts.

The Grammy and BRIT Award winner’s continued success was also reflected by her position as the highest-selling artist in the United States for the third Year, demonstrating that she is an unstoppable force on the music scene. Other IFPI top 10 entries included Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny (No. 4), the first Latin artist to make it into the top five and the only non-English language speaker to do so, and US singer Lana Del Rey in tenth place.