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“Love Story” Becomes Taylor Swift’s 16th Song to Hit 1 Billion Streams

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Taylor Swift’s iconic song “Love Story” has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, making it the 16th song in her catalog to reach this milestone.

Released on September 15, 2008, as the lead single from her second album Fearless, “Love Story” became a defining hit of Swift’s early career. Inspired by a real-life relationship and influenced by Romeo and Juliet, the song delivers a hopeful twist on the classic tragedy—ending not in sorrow but in a marriage proposal.

Musically, it blends country and pop with acoustic instruments like banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. The song was praised for its storytelling and emotional build, marked by a key change after the bridge.

“Love Story” peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, topped charts around the world, and was the first country song to hit No. 1 on the US Pop Songs chart. It has sold over 18 million copies worldwide and is certified 8× Platinum in the US.

The song’s Renaissance-inspired music video, starring Swift and Justin Gaston, won Video of the Year at both the CMA and CMT Awards in 2009.

In 2021, following a dispute over the ownership of her early recordings, Swift released “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)”, which also topped the Hot Country Songs chart.

Now with over 1 billion Spotify streams, “Love Story” remains a timeless favorite—bridging genres, generations, and eras in Swift’s remarkable career.

Written by
Sazid Kabir

I've loved music and writing all my life. That's why I started this blog. In my spare time, I make music and run this blog for fellow music fans.

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