Billboard Names Taylor Swift as the No. 1 Artist of the Century

Taylor Swift has topped Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century chart, cementing her place as the leading artist of the past 25 years.

Despite debuting in 2006, Swift has achieved remarkable success, including 14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and 12 No. 1 songs on the Hot 100.

Notably, she became the first artist to claim all top 10 positions on the Hot 100 in 2022 and repeated this feat in 2024.

Swift’s dominance is further highlighted by her record four-year-end Top Artist titles in 2009, 2015, 2023, and 2024.

Other Top 10 Artists:

• 2. Drake: With 13 No. 1 albums and 13 No. 1 songs, Drake has had a monumental impact since 2009.
• 3. Rihanna: Known for her 14 No. 1 Hot 100 hits, Rihanna continues to be a chart powerhouse.
• 4. Post Malone: A blend of genres, Post Malone secured three No. 1 albums and six No. 1 songs.
• 5. Eminem: With 11 No. 1 albums and five No. 1 songs, Eminem’s influence is undeniable.
• 6. The Weeknd: Known for his chart-topping hits, including “Blinding Lights,” The Weeknd remains a major figure in pop and R&B.
• 7. Beyoncé: Despite only eight No. 1 albums, Beyoncé’s impact on pop culture and music is vast.
• 8. Justin Bieber: The pop sensation earned eight No. 1 albums and songs, marking his place in the top 10.
• 9. Bruno Mars: A consistent hitmaker, Bruno Mars has eight No. 1 songs and a No. 1 album to his name.
• 10. Usher: A trailblazer in R&B, Usher made his debut in 1993 and has earned four No. 1 albums and eight No. 1 songs.