In a significant recognition of her influence and contributions to music, Beyoncé has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard on December 3, 2024. This accolade places her ahead of Taylor Swift, who ranks second, and Rihanna, who comes in third. Billboard highlighted Beyoncé's impressive 25-year career, which includes 99 career nominations and her remarkable ability to create memorable pop culture moments. Notably, she has achieved nine No. 1 hits and 24 top 10 songs on the Hot 100. Her recent album, 'Cowboy Carter', received 11 Grammy nominations, further solidifying her status as the most nominated artist in Grammy history with a total of 32 wins.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's album '1989 (Taylor's Version)' continues to dominate the charts, having returned to the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 for the fourth non-consecutive week. This achievement ties her with Elvis Presley for 67 weeks at No. 1. The album debuted with 1.65 million units, marking Swift's best album debut ever. The success of '1989 (Taylor's Version)' is complemented by the film 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour', which is performing exceptionally well in theaters. The album features previously unheard 'Vault' tracks, with some expected to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Swift's re-recordings have sparked renewed interest in her older albums, and she has also claimed eight out of the top 10 slots on the Hot 100 chart this week.
In the realm of country music, Willie Nelson, at 91 years old, has announced his 75th solo studio album titled 'The Border', which will feature ten songs, four of which he co-wrote. Fans are amazed by his prolific output and compare his career longevity to that of Taylor Swift. Nelson's influence on the music industry spans decades, and he remains an active and beloved figure.
Additionally, ABBA has announced the 50th-anniversary reissue of their album 'Waterloo', a celebration of their legacy and contributions to music. This reissue will be available on April 5th as a half-speed mastered 45RPM 2LP Vinyl, along with a limited edition box set featuring original vinyl singles.
Katy Perry's 2017 album 'Witness' has experienced a resurgence on iTunes, fueled by the #JUSTICEFORKATYPERRY campaign. This campaign has propelled the album to the top of the charts in several countries, including Mexico, Brazil, and Turkey. Originally debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, 'Witness' received mixed reviews but is now seeing renewed interest from Perry's dedicated fanbase, known as 'KatyCats'.
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