When Taylor Swift rose to fame in 2006 after releasing her self-titled debut studio album, no one could have predicted that the musician would have such an incredible career. Today, Taylor Swift is one of the most influential and successful musicians of her generation — and over the years she has released nine very successful studio albums.
Today, we're taking a look at some of the official Guinness World Records that Taylor Swift holds, and no one can deny that these are extremely impressive. From winning most Album of the Year Awards at the Grammys to having the most viewed VEVO video in 24 hours — keep on scrolling to see just what made the list!
Updated on January 20, 2022: In November 2021, when Taylor Swift released her re-recorded album Red (Taylor's Version), the song "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" set a new world record by becoming the longest song to ever reach the number one spot on the Billboard charts. Red (Taylor's Version) also earned her the record for most new entries on a Hot 100 chart, when 26 songs from the album charted in November 2021. In addition, her ninth studio album, evermore, is nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards, and if she wins, she would become to only vocalist to ever win the award four times.
10 Taylor Swift Had The Most No.1s On The US Digital Song Sales Chart
Kicking the list off is the fact that Taylor Swift holds the current record for most No.1s on the US Digital Song Sales chart. As of January 2022, the musician has 23 number one singles including her hit recent hits "Love Story (Taylor’s Version)" and "All Too Well (Ten Minute Version)". Some other songs that have made it to spot number one include "Back to December", "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "Bad Blood", and "Willow". When it comes to this record, Taylor Swift is followed by Rihanna (who has 14), Justin Bieber (who has 13), and Drake (who has 12).
9 Taylor Swift Had The Most Viewed VEVO Video In 24 Hours
Next on the list is the fact that Taylor Swift holds the record for most-viewed VEVO video in 24 hours. Taylor earned this record with the music video for the song "ME!" featuring Brendon Urie from Panic! At The Disco. Taylor has been holding this record since April 26, 2019, when the music video officially had 65.2 million views on YouTube.
8 Taylor Swift Had The Fastest-Selling Digital Album In The USA By A Female Artist
Let's move on to the record for the fastest-selling digital album in the USA by a female artist.
Swift earned this record on November 13, 2010, when her third studio album Speak Now sold a record 278,000 digital downloads. As fans already know, Speak Now includes hits like "Mine" and "Back to December".
7 Taylor Swift Has Won The Most American Music Awards
When it comes to awards, it's also no surprise that Taylor holds some records. In particular, the pop star holds the record for most American Music Awards won with a whopping 34 awards. Taylor — who has been holding this record since November 24, 2019 — won six trophies at the 2019 AMAs which took her ahead of Michael Jackson who had won 26 American Music Awards. She won four more awards at the 2020 ceremony, and another three in 2021.
6 Taylor Swift Was The First Artist To Have Singles Enter The Top 10 Of The US Hot 100 In Successive Weeks
Next on the list is the record for the first artist to have singles enter the top 10 of the US hot 100 in successive weeks — which Taylor Swift also holds. Taylor earned this record since October 30, 2010, when she managed to have two singles debut in the Top 10 in successive weeks with "Speak Now" on October 23 and "Back To December" on October 30, 2010.
5 Taylor Swift Is Tied For The Most Album Of The Year Awards Won At The Grammys By A Vocalist
Let's move on to a record that Taylor Swift shares with Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, and Paul Simon — most Album of the Year Awards won at the Grammys by a vocalist. Taylor joined the record-holders in this category at the 2021 Grammys when her album folklore was named Album of the Year. Previously, the musician had won the award in 2010 for Fearless and in 2016 for 1989. Taylor is also the only female artist that holds this record.
4 Taylor Swift Had The Fastest-Selling Album In The US By A Female Country Artist
Next on the list is the record for the fastest-selling album in the US by a female country artist.
Taylor earned this record in November 13, 2010, when her third studio album Speak Now sold 1,047,000 copies — accounting for a record 18 percent of all album sales in the United States that week.
3 Taylor Swift Held The Most Weeks At No.1 On Billboard's Artist 100 Chart
Another impressive record that Taylor Swift earned was most weeks at No.1 on Billboard's Artist 100 chart. She earned this honor on June 22, 2019, when she had officially been atop the Billboard’s Artist 100 chart for a total of 36 weeks. Artists who could be found behind Taylor Swift at the time are Drake (31 weeks at No.1), The Weeknd (15 weeks at No.1), Ariana Grande (13 weeks at No.1), and Justin Bieber (11 weeks at No.1).
2 Taylor Swift Is The First Artist In US Chart History To Have Seven Singles Debut In The Top 10 Of The Hot 100
Taylor Swift also holds the record of being the first artist in US chart history to have seven singles debut in the top 10 of the hot 100. Prior to Taylor, the record was been held by Mariah Carey who managed to have five singles debut in the top 10 of the hot 100. Taylor broke this record in 2010 with the songs "Jump" (2008), "Fearless" (2008), "Jump Then Fall" (2009), "Today Was A Fairytale" (2010), "Mine" (2010), "Speak Now" (2010) and "Back To December" (2010).
1 Taylor Swift Had The Most Simultaneous US Hot 100 Entries By A Female
Wrapping the list up is the fact that Taylor Swift earned the record for most simultaneous US Hot 100 entries by a female. Taylor broke this record on September 7, 2019, when all 18 songs from her seventh studio album Lover charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Needless to say that the album was a great success!