Taylor Swift Crowned Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2023

In a monumental recognition of her impact on music and culture, Taylor Swift has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2023. The global pop sensation, whose Eras tour shattered box office records and sparked an inquiry into Ticketmaster's sales practices, joins the esteemed ranks of past recipients such as Barack Obama, Greta Thunberg, and Volodymyr Zelensky.

Taylor Swift named TIME’s Person of the Year

Swift, who expressed being "the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," graced the cover of Time magazine and shared insights into the toll her 180-minute Eras concerts took on her. Despite the physical demands, she revealed the profound joy she derived from her performances, confessing that after a series of shows, she often found solace in her bed, physically exhausted from the rigors of singing and dancing.

Time's editor-in-chief, Sam Jacobs, lauded Swift as "the rare person who is both the writer and hero of her own story," highlighting her ability to transcend borders and serve as a source of light in the world.

The announcement came after Time's shortlist of nine candidates for Person of the Year, which included notable figures such as Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Barbie, and prominent Hollywood actors and writers.

Swift's exceptional year extended beyond her tour, with the release of the fastest-selling record of 2023—a re-recording of her classic album "1989." This move was prompted by the sale of her master tapes to music mogul Scooter Braun in 2019, a decision that fueled Swift's determination to regain control over her music.

The artist's success continued with her historic achievement as the first songwriter to receive seven Grammy nominations for Song of the Year, surpassing legends like Sir Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie. Additionally, Taylor Swift was recently declared a billionaire by Bloomberg, a distinction that sets her apart as the first musician to achieve such status solely through her musical endeavors, separate from additional business ventures.

As Time Magazine's Person of the Year, Taylor Swift's influence extends far beyond the realm of music, solidifying her legacy as a cultural icon and a trailblazer in the entertainment industry.