Taylor Swift’s new surprise album Fortnite is the biggest album of 2024, and it’s not even close. Billboard just released the hottest tracks in the United States, and Taylor has every top ten song.

 

NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 13: Taylor Swift (R) speaks after Beyonce (L) allowed her to finish her speech, that was cut short by Kanye West, after Beyonce won “Best Video of the Year” during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Taylor released her new album just two weeks after Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, which up until now – was seen as a frontrunner in the “Album Of The Year” race.

But after seeing these numbers, it looks like Beyonce will lose to Taylor Swift again.

Taylor Swift is undeniably one of the world’s most successful artists, boasting a remarkable record of achievements. With an impressive 200 million records sold worldwide as of 2019, she has solidified her position as a top-selling artist. Swift holds several significant titles, including being the most-streamed artist on Spotify, the highest-grossing female touring act, and notably, the first billionaire whose primary source of income is music.

Her albums consistently shatter records, with six of them debuting with over one million sales in a single week. Swift’s impact extends beyond album sales; she has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and honors. In 2023, she was named Time Person of the Year, a testament to her influence and cultural significance.

Swift’s accolades span across various industries, earning her a place on esteemed lists such as Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time, Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists, and Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Her trophy cabinet includes an impressive collection of 14 Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, 40 American Music Awards, 39 Billboard Music Awards, and 23 MTV Video Music Awards.

Among her many achievements, Swift has notably won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, and the IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year a record four times each. These accolades underscore Swift’s unparalleled talent, dedication, and enduring impact on the music industry.
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Singers Taylor Swift (L) and Beyonce attend The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/WireImage)
Beyonce has never won an Album Of The Year award in her more than 20 year career.

 

 

Beyonce New Album Tea: Features From Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash!

Beyonce will be releasing her new album Cowboy Carter at midnight tonight – and Media Take Out spoke with a well placed entertainment insider who gave us a bit of tea, on who is going to be on Beyonce’s new album.
LOS ANGELES – FEBRUARY 4: Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter behind the scenes at The 66th Annual Grammy Awards, airing live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Sunday, Feb. 4 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Photo by Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images)
We’re told that Bey’s album will have features by some o the biggest country music stars and some “country music legends.”

The insider – who admitted that she hadn’t heard the exact tracks – told us that Beyonce recently cleared samples from Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and the late great Johnny Cash.
American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash (1932 – 2003) plays acoustic guitar in a still from his television variety series, ‘The Johnny Cash Show,’ circa 1968. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
It’s exciting news to hear that Beyoncé has some unexpected features lined up for her new album, including the legendary Johnny Cash. Clearing unreleased tracks from such an iconic artist suggests that Beyoncé is exploring new creative avenues and pushing boundaries with her music.

Beyoncé’s versatility as an artist is well-known, and her ability to seamlessly blend different genres and collaborate with diverse artists is one of her many strengths. From her early days as a performer in singing and dancing competitions to her current status as a cultural icon and powerhouse in the music industry, Beyoncé has continually impressed audiences with her talent and innovation.

With each new project, Beyoncé continues to captivate listeners and push the envelope, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store for us with this upcoming album.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: Beyonce leaves the Luar fashion show at 154 Scott in Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
Beyoncé’s journey to superstardom began in the late 1990s as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny’s Child, which quickly rose to fame as one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. After the group’s hiatus, Beyoncé launched her solo career with the release of her debut album, “Dangerously in Love,” in 2003, which became a huge success.

Following her debut, Beyoncé continued to dominate the music scene with a string of US number-one solo albums, including “B’Day” in 2006, “I Am… Sasha Fierce” in 2008, and “4” in 2011. Alongside her music career, Beyoncé ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing her own management company, Parkwood Entertainment.

Beyoncé’s artistic evolution reached new heights with the release of her experimental visual albums, “Beyoncé” in 2013 and “Lemonade” in 2016. These albums explored themes such as feminism and womanism and received widespread critical acclaim for their innovation and creativity.

With her groundbreaking Black queer-inspired dance album, “Renaissance,” released in 2022, Beyoncé made history by becoming the first female artist to have her first seven studio albums debut at number one in the US. This accomplishment solidified her status as a trailblazer in the music industry and a cultural icon celebrated for her artistic vision and influence.