Taylor Swift's album '1989 (Taylor's Version)' has returned to the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart for the fourth non-consecutive week, tying Elvis Presley's record of 67 weeks at No. 1. This achievement comes after the album debuted at No. 1 with 1.65 million units, making it Swift's best album debut ever. The success of the album is accompanied by the film 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour', which continues to perform well in theaters. The album includes previously unheard 'Vault' tracks, some of which are expected to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Swift's re-recordings have generated increased interest in her older albums before the release of the 'Taylor's Version' albums. The original '1989' album released in 2014 has been certified nine-times-platinum. Swift also dominates the Billboard Hot 100 with her third No. 1 hit this year, 'Is It Over Now?'. The song, released four years ago, sits at No. 6 this week. Swift claims eight out of the top 10 slots on the Hot 100 chart, with other songs from the '1989' vault also making it to the top. Doja Cat and SZA are the only other artists to hold their stake amid Swift's takeover. In addition to her chart success, Swift was crowned Spotify's Global Top Artist of the Year in 2023 and her 'The Eras Tour' became the highest-grossing tour of all time, grossing $1.039 billion. The tour also helped raise the United States economy with tourism. Bloomberg named Swift a billionaire due to her tour and album re-recordings. Time magazine named Swift their 2023 Person of the Year.
Meanwhile, Willie Nelson, a 91-year-old iconic figure in country music, has announced his 75th solo studio album titled 'The Border'. The album will consist of ten songs, four of which will be co-written by Nelson. Fans are shocked at the number of albums he has released and compare him to Taylor Swift. Nelson's career began in the 1950s and 70s, and he is still actively making music. His impact on the music industry is immeasurable. Many people admire Nelson's passion for creating music consistently throughout his life.
ABBA, the legendary Swedish pop group, has announced the 50th-anniversary reissue of their album 'Waterloo'. The reissue is a tribute to ABBA's enduring legacy and contributions to music. The album, which celebrates their Eurovision breakthrough 50 years ago, will be released on April 5th. It will be presented as a half-speed mastered 45RPM 2LP Vinyl. A limited edition box set featuring the three vinyl singles originally launched in 1974 will also be available. 'Waterloo' includes songs such as 'Honey, Honey', 'Dance (While The Music Still Goes On)', and 'Hasta Mañana'.
Katy Perry's 2017 album Witness has seen a resurgence on iTunes thanks to the #JUSTICEFORKATYPERRY campaign. The album, which was released nearly seven years ago, has topped the charts in multiple countries including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Turkey, Vietnam, Peru, Guatemala, Philippines, and Jordan. Originally debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Witness received mixed reviews from critics and dropped to the No. 13 slot in the following week. The campaign by Perry's devoted fanbase, called 'KatyCats,' aims to support her comeback following the underperformance of her last two albums.
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