Time magazine has bestowed its prestigious Person of the Year title upon Taylor Swift for 2023, marking a recognition of her unparalleled achievements and cultural impact. In a powerful photoshoot featured in the magazine, the 33-year-old singer, also named People magazine’s Most Intriguing Person and Forbes’ Most Powerful Woman in Media and Entertainment for 2023, expressed being “the proudest and happiest I’ve ever felt.”
Swift’s feature in Time, written by Sam Lansky, delves into her life and career, offering fans a more in-depth perspective. The interview covers various topics, from her Eras tour to her historic Grammy records and the infamous incident at the 2009 VMAs with Kanye West, which Swift describes as shaping her into the artist she is today.
The singer reflects on 2023 as a breakthrough moment in her career, reaching new heights with her highly praised The Eras Tour, projected to generate an impressive $4.1 billion. Swift also shattered records on Spotify, surpassing Bad Bunny as the platform’s most streamed artist globally, with fans listening to her music over 26.1 billion times.
The Time magazine issue celebrates Swift’s resilience and cultural influence, featuring praises from icons like Stevie Nicks and Greta Gerwig. Swift, who recently attended an NFL game to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce, shares personal insights into her life, revealing that she is gearing up for the release of “Reputation (Taylor’s Version),” which will feature unreleased tracks from the vault.
As Taylor Swift reflects on her journey, the Time Person of the Year title solidifies her status not only as a musical powerhouse but also as a symbol of resilience and artistic evolution.