Taylor Swift just hit another big milestone—and this time, it’s all about country music!
The superstar singer, known for hits like Blank Space and Lover, has been named Billboard’s No. 3 Top Country Artist of the 21st Century. That’s right—out of 100 amazing artists, Taylor ranked third! The only two stars ahead of her on the list were country legends Kenny Chesney at No. 1 and Tim McGraw at No. 2.
This big news came earlier this week when Billboard, one of the most famous music magazines in the world, released its list of the Top 100 Country Artists since the year 2000.
Taylor isn’t new to making waves on Billboard’s charts. Over the years, she’s topped many of their rankings, including the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200. But this new honor shows just how big her impact on country music still is—even as she’s explored other styles like pop and indie.
And get this: Taylor Swift is the only artist ever to be named Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year four different times—in 2009, 2015, 2023, and 2024. That’s a record nobody else has reached!
If you somehow haven’t heard of her yet (which would be pretty hard to believe), here’s a quick look at who she is:
Name: Taylor Alison Swift
Born: December 13, 1989
Known for: Writing songs based on her real-life experiences, which fans love
Fun fact: She started as a country singer, but now makes pop, folk, and even rock music
Titles: One of the best-selling artists of all time, the richest female musician, and the first-ever billionaire to earn her fortune mainly through music
Even though Taylor has been making pop music for years now, this new country title proves that her roots in country music are still strong. She first got her start with songs like Teardrops on My Guitar and Our Song—and her fans from those early days have never stopped supporting her.
This honor from Billboard shows just how far she’s come—and how she’s still inspiring fans and musicians all over the world.
Congrats, Taylor! You just gave us one more reason to love you. 💖
