Taylor Swift has achieved another unprecedented milestone, claiming both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the 2024 Billboard 200 Albums year-end recap with The Tortured Poets Department and 1989 (Taylor’s Version). This marks the first time since 1967 that the year’s top two albums belong to the same artist, cementing Swift’s unmatched reign in music history.
A Historic Achievement
Swift is now the only artist to secure the top album of the year four times. Her previous year-end chart-toppers were reputation (2018), 1989 (2015), and Fearless (2009). This latest accolade underscores her ongoing dominance in the music industry.
During the 2024 chart year (October 28, 2023 – October 19, 2024), The Tortured Poets Department spent 15 nonconsecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200. When it claimed its 15th week at No. 1, it tied Carole King’s Tapestry for the third-most weeks at No. 1 among women. Only Adele’s 21 (24 weeks) and Whitney Houston’s The Bodyguard soundtrack (20 weeks) have spent more weeks at the top.
More Milestones for Swift
1989 (Taylor’s Version), Swift’s fourth re-recorded album, also made waves, debuting at No. 1 on the weekly Billboard 200 and spending six weeks at the top during the eligibility period. This reimagined classic reinforced Swift’s ability to make her past as resonant as her present.
For the first time in history, an artist had four albums in the Billboard 200 year-end top 10. Swift’s Lover and Midnights joined The Tortured Poets Department and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in the top 10, demonstrating her enduring popularity across multiple eras of her career.
Notable Rankings and Albums
Other highlights from the Billboard 200 year-end chart include Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, which made its fourth consecutive appearance in the top 10 at No. 8—a feat last achieved by the My Fair Lady original cast recording in the late 1950s. New entries included Noah Kahan’s Stick Season at No. 4 and Zach Bryan’s self-titled album at No. 7.
Hit Songs from The Tortured Poets Department
Swift’s 2024 dominance wasn’t confined to albums. Three tracks from The Tortured Poets Department secured spots on the year-end Billboard Hot 100:
“Fortnight” featuring Post Malone landed at No. 22 after debuting at No. 1 and spending two weeks on top.
“I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” charted at No. 35.
“Down Bad” rounded out the year at No. 99.
A Year for the History Books
As Swift continues to break records and redefine industry standards, 2024 stands out as one of her most remarkable years yet. From reclaiming her masters with 1989 (Taylor’s Version) to delivering new music with The Tortured Poets Department, her dual dominance on the year-end Billboard 200 solidifies her status as an unparalleled force in music.
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