Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has taken the music world by storm, debuting at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. This marks Swift’s ninth No. 1 album, putting her in a tie with Jay-Z for the most chart-topping records by a solo artist, with only The Beatles surpassing the pair.
The album has not only received critical acclaim but has also broken records for the largest number of streams in a week for an album since 2014. Additionally, The Tortured Poets Department has seen impressive vinyl sales, totaling a staggering 859,000 units.
Swift took to social media to express her gratitude and shock at the overwhelming support for the album, stating she was “completely overwhelmed” and “blown away” by the love shown. The singer also shared behind-the-scenes photos of the album process, revealing collaborations with the likes of Post Malone and Florence Welch.
After taking a two-month break, Swift expressed excitement about returning to work and potentially hitting the road for a tour in the near future. She thanked her fans for listening, streaming, and welcoming The Tortured Poets Department into their lives, promising more surprises and music to come.
With this latest achievement, Taylor Swift continues to solidify her status as one of the music industry’s biggest stars, and fans eagerly anticipate what she has in store next.
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