Taylor Swift Makes History, Again.

Taylor Swift breaks records in the music industry.

Photo by Amanda Dibre '23

One of this generation's most outstanding performers is singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, and her credentials are proof of her achievement. The singing superstar recently produced some of the biggest singles and rocked the world with her tracks.

Taylor Swift has once again shattered expectations in her record-breaking style.

On Oct. 31, Billboard announced that for the first time in history, all top 10 spots on their Hot 100 list were held by women —and they were all Taylor Swift.

According to Billboard, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter surpassed Drake, who had nine of his songs rank in the top 10 of the Hot 100 in September 2021, a momentous achievement in the 64-year history of the chart. For the first time in Billboard history, a woman is in charge of all 10 places.

Swift earlier stated that the much-anticipated "Midnights" album is "a collection of music written in the middle of the night, a journey through terrors and sweet dreams," and it was released at midnight on Oct. 21. According to an Instagram video uploaded ahead of the album, Swift's number-one gives insight into her vulnerabilities.

“I struggle a lot with the idea that my life has become unmanageably sized and not to sound too dark, but I struggle with the idea of not feeling like a person. This song is a real guided tour throughout all the things I tend to hate about myself,” Swift said.

As "Midnights" sold over a million copies and topped the charts in 2022, fans praised Swift. Considering all the criticism from the public and the drama she has had in her life, this is certainly a monumental moment in her career. Despite her struggles with her celebrity status and personal identity, Swift continued to create the music she desired, eventually making famous hits. Her most recent album, which received several nominations for major award shows, is still generating a lot of buzz among her fans.

Many of her supporters are ecstatic about her achievements and are extremely proud of her. Having waited for Swift to release an album for almost a year, many major fans also significantly influenced the record. Jolie Dottinger ‘26 expressed her thoughts on “Midnights” and how significant it was for Swift’s discography.

“There is no other artist I can think of that has a diverse palette with their albums or that shows them growing up as much as her music does,” said Dottinger. “It impacts me because I can relate to her music and I appreciate how she writes her own music. It forms a more personal connection with an artist. You have an insight into how they perceive the world and how they process their thoughts and emotions.”

Dottinger resonates with many other fans on a personal level. The new record has received tremendously heartwarming and enthusiastic responses from fans so far. The new music and previous lyrics are already being linked by many listeners. Swift is infamous for making references to earlier songs and burying Easter eggs for her fans.

On the morning of Nov. 1, Taylor Swift announced her "Eras Tour," which will mark her comeback to the stage. She intends to take the world on a "journey through the musical eras of [her] career (past and present!)" from March to August 2023, as stated in her Instagram post.

Fans may anticipate more of what they heard in “Midnights”: a thorough exploration of Swift's professional and personal life. It will undoubtedly be gratifying, as with everything “Swift.”