

Taylor Swift has once again made history, surpassing Madonna‘s iconic album Music on the Billboard 200 chart with her latest release, The Tortured Poets Department. The major milestone was announced on Thursday, sending Swifties into a frenzy across social media. Swift’s 2024 album has now spent 12 weeks at No. 1, outpacing Music’s 11-week run in 2000, solidifying her dominance in the music industry.
The announcement, shared via Billboard’s official X account, highlighted Swift’s achievement as a testament to her enduring popularity. The Tortured Poets Department, featuring hits like “Fortnight” with Post Malone, has shifted 3.2 million equivalent album units in the U.S. alone, per Billboard data.
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“Taylor’s consistency is unreal-she’s rewriting the record books,” one fan tweeted, reflecting the excitement. Swift herself celebrated the moment on Instagram, posting, “This album means the world to me, and seeing it connect with you all is everything.”
Swift’s latest triumph adds to her impressive tally of 13 No. 1 albums in the U.K., as reported by Billboard in February, tying her with Elvis Presley. In the U.S., she now holds 12 No. 1s on the Billboard 200, edging past Madonna’s 11, though still trailing Barbra Streisand’s 14 among female artists. The Beatles remain the all-time leaders with 19. Music, Madonna’s Grammy-winning album with tracks like “Don’t Tell Me,” was a cultural juggernaut, but Swift’s modern streaming power-boosted by 1.8 billion global streams for The Tortured Poets Department-has given her the edge.
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Taylor breaks Madonna’s chart record
Fans on X couldn’t contain their joy, with one writing, “Taylor surpassing Madonna feels so poetic-she’s the queen of this era!” The milestone comes after a relatively quiet period for Swift following the end of her Eras Tour in December 2024, though she’s remained in the spotlight with appearances like the Grammys in February. Her relationship with Travis Kelce also continues to captivate, with Yahoo noting fanfiction inspired by the couple surging online.
Swift’s ability to break records while connecting emotionally with fans keeps her at the forefront of pop culture. The Tortured Poets Department, with its raw lyricism and diverse tracklist, has resonated deeply, as seen in its chart longevity. As Swifties celebrate this latest win over Madonna’s legacy, the music world watches in awe of Swift’s unstoppable reign.
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