Grammy-winning pop sensation Taylor Swift is riding the wave of success with his latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” debuting with a staggering 2.61 million units sold, marking a historic milestone in his career.
The album’s unprecedented success surpasses the record set by Adele’s “25” in 2015, solidifying Swift’s position as one of the most influential artists in the music industry, The Hollywood Reporter reported.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Swift expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m blown away. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown on this album.”
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Billboard confirmed that ‘The Department of Tortured Poets` jumped to the top spot, becoming Swift’s 14th album to chart, a feat that ties her with Jay-Z for the most number one hits among solo artists in history.
Released on April 19, “The Tortured Poets Department” quickly became the best-selling album of 2024, with vinyl sales accounting for a significant portion of its success, totaling 859,000 units, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
FastThe album outperformed the competition by a wide margin, with traditional album sales reaching 1.9 million units, leaving Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” behind with 228,000 units.
Acknowledging her fans’ unwavering support, Swift expressed her overwhelming emotions, saying, “Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life.”
The singer-songwriter, known for her electrifying performances, will begin her Eras tour next month, with anticipation palpable as she eagerly awaits her return to the stage in Paris on May 9.
“The Tortured Poets Department” continues to break records across streaming platforms, with Spotify declaring it the most streamed album in a single week, reaching the notable milestone of one billion streams just five days after its release.
On its debut day, the album made Spotify history by surpassing 300 million streams, a testament to Swift’s enduring popularity as the artist with the most streams in a single day, a record previously held by her album ‘1989 (Taylor `s Version). ).`
As Swift basks in the glow of her latest triumph, fans eagerly anticipate her upcoming performances, as “The Tortured Poets Department” continues to captivate audiences around the world.
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