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Taylor Swift wins major accolade after record-breaking album

Taylor Swift lends voice to special Winter Olympics video ahead of major competition for Team USA
  • Taylor Swift has been named the world's biggest-selling artist for a record sixth time by the IFPI, the global body representing the recorded music industry.
  • This marks her fourth consecutive year topping the global artist chart, having previously secured the accolade in 2019 and 2014.
  • Her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl, released in October, broke records for its opening week and offered insights into her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce.
  • Swift also expanded her reach with a cinematic event, The Official Release Of A Showgirl, and The End Of An Era tour docuseries on Disney+.
  • She started the new year by achieving her sixth UK number one single with 'Opalite', accompanied by a star-studded music video featuring Cillian Murphy and Lewis Capaldi.
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