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Taylor Swift's 10 Billboard Awards: A Birthday Bonanza
2024-12-13
Taylor Swift has once again etched her name in history. At the highly anticipated 2024 Billboard Music Awards, which took place on December 12, this pop sensation achieved an astonishing feat by winning a grand total of 10 awards. These accolades include the prestigious top artist, top Hot 100 artist, top female artist, and top Billboard 200 album. With this remarkable win, Swift has officially amassed a staggering 49 Billboard Music Awards, solidifying her position as the most decorated artist in the history of the BBMA.
Swift's Gratitude and Impact
In a pre-recorded message during the show, Swift expressed her heartfelt gratitude. "Thank you to the Billboard Awards. Thank you to the fans because Billboard is counting your stuff. They’re counting what you listen to, the albums that you’re passionate about," she said. "And so I count these as, like, fan-voted awards because you guys are the ones who care about our albums and come see us in concert." Adding to her sentiment, she continued, "Everything that’s happened with the ‘Eras Tour’ and ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ I just have to say thank you. It means the world to me that you guys have embraced the things I’ve made and the fact that you’ve cared so much about my music."Early Birthday Present and Accolades
Swift, whose 35th birthday is on December 13, was overjoyed with her early present. "This is like the nicest early birthday present you could have given to me. So thank you very much. I love it, it’s exactly what I wanted," she concluded. Among her additional Billboard accolades, she holds the remarkable distinction of becoming the first artist to occupy the entire Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after the release of “Midnights.” She also broke Elvis Presley’s record of the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart among all solo artists. This year, following the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” she broke her own record by claiming the top 14 spots on the Billboard Hot 100. Moreover, Swift is the only living artist to have five albums simultaneously in the Billboard Top 10.End of an Era with the 'Eras Tour'
The “Cruel Summer” singer’s latest feat comes after she officially brought her “Eras Tour” to a close in Vancouver on December 8. After nearly two years of traversing the globe, Swift performed her final concert, marking the true end of an era. This tour was a monumental journey that touched the hearts of fans worldwide. It showcased Swift's evolution as an artist and her ability to connect with her audience on a deep level. The memories created during this tour will forever be etched in the hearts of her fans.