Taylor Swift Crowned Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2023
As a significant acknowledgement of her influence on pop culture and music, Time magazine has selected Taylor Swift as its Person of the Year for 2023. The music superstar from around the world, whose Eras tour broke box office records and prompted an investigation into Ticketmaster's sales practises, is the latest honoree to join the distinguished group that includes Volodymyr Zelensky, Greta Thunberg, and Barack Obama.
Swift, who appeared on Time magazine's cover and said she was "the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," also revealed details about the physical toll her 180-minute Eras performances had. She acknowledged the intense pleasure she had from performing despite the physical constraints, admitting that she frequently turned to her bed for comfort after a run of concerts since she was so tired from the demands of singing and dancing.
Sam Jacobs, the editor-in-chief of Time, praised Swift, calling her "the rare person who is both the writer and hero of her own story," emphasising her capacity to cross boundaries and be a beacon of hope for the globe.
Following Time's selection of nine finalists for Person of the Year, which featured well-known individuals including Barbie, Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and well-known Hollywood actresses and authors, the announcement was made.
Swift's remarkable year continued after her tour, as she released the 2023 record with the quickest sales, a re-recording of her beloved album "1989." Swift's resolve to reclaim ownership over her songs was strengthened by the 2019 decision to sell her master recordings to music entrepreneur Scooter Braun.
Her unprecedented accomplishment of being the first composer to garner seven Grammy nominations for Song of the Year, surpassing musical icons like Sir Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie, further cemented the artist's fame. Furthermore, Taylor Swift was just named a billionaire by Bloomberg, which distinguishes her as the first singer to reach this milestone only via her music, independent of any financial endeavours.
Taylor Swift's impact goes well beyond music, as she was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year, cementing her reputation as a cultural icon and a pioneer in the entertainment sector.
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