The dawn of 2023 had something different in its womb – a boon for Taylor Swift. However, unlike many others who have relied on someone or something to make it big, the 34-year-old singer has come across as the only billionaire to chart up based solely on her music alone. Standing tall as one of the most influential women in America, the Pennsylvania-born now has even more stars aligned with her fame. Amid such a mercurial rise, only one mantra seemed to carve her way out – sheer, determined hard work.

Along with her incumbent The Eras Tour, here are the five other concert tours that gave Taylor Swift the top seats in music.

1. Fearless Tour (2009-2010)

Landing her second studio album, ‘Fearless’ in 2008, Taylor Swift embarked on her first world tour for the same in 2009. At the infancy of her superstardom, the 90-minute concert began in Evansville, Indiana on April 23, 2009. Soon after, in October 2010, the tour received an extension of 37 shows, making the Fearless Tour stand tall with 118 concerts across six countries and spanning 15 months and 118 shows.

Featuring her wavy natural curls, the singer played some of her biggest hits at the time, including ‘You Belong With Me’ and ‘Love Story’. Featuring performances from Kellie Pickler, Gloriana, and Justin Bieber, the tour counted itself as one big pop culture attraction. At the end of its run, the show had witnessed over 1.2 million people and amassed a revenue of $66.5 million. Featuring gigantic set pieces, and Swift playing five different guitars, the tour made way for her further inroad.

2. Speak Now World Tour (2011-2012)

Featuring the likes of Jason Mraz, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber, the Speak Now World Tour had Taylor Swift play hits from her ‘Speak Now’ album. Stretching from February 9, 2011, to March 18, 2012, the tour went through four continents and 18 cities. Playing hits like ‘Back to December’ and ‘Mine’, the tour saw an attendance bump with 1.6 million fans thronging to the affair. The highlight of the tour was the singer playing an acoustic cover of a local artist in their honor.

Headlined by an array of custom dresses for each of the two-hour legs of the show, the tour stood out as one of the most attractive and energetic displays by Swift. Earning $123.7 million from 110 shows, the Speak Now World Tour landed Taylor Swift the honor of the highest-grossing female and solo tour of 2011. Additionally, the spectacle also found a place in Pollstar’s Top 50 Worldwide Tour (Mid-Year) list, adding feathers to her cap.

3. Red Tour (2013-2014)

In October 2012, Taylor Swift painted the era red with the launch of her fourth studio album, ‘Red’. Marking a clear transition from her country music to ushering in the era of Romance, the album commanded a massive reception. Launched on March 13, 2013, in Omaha, Nebraska, and ending on June 12, 2014, in Singapore, the Red Tour had 86 shows in its basket. Moreover, with songs like ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’, headlining the album and its tour, over 1.7 million people attended the tour.

Performing iconic hits in front of 40,900 fans at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, the Red Tour landed Taylor Swift the distinction of becoming the first female artist to sell out the stadium. Overall, after its entire duration, the tour grossed over $150.2 million. Soon after, it went into record books and also received nominations and awards from Billboard and the 2013 Teen Choice Awards. Featuring performances from Jennifer Lopez, the tour remains one of the most memorable ones.

4. 1989 World Tour (2015)

Taylor Swift showcased her sheer musical prowess with ‘1989’ and its album tour. Featuring a star-studded list, the singer swayed over the audience. The likes of Nick Jonas, Justin Timberlake, Lorde, and Selena Gomez graced the occasion. Starting on May 5, 2015, in Tokyo, Japan, and ending on December 12, 2015, in Melbourne, Australia, the tour spanned 4 continents and had 85 shows under its belt. The mere lure of the catalog of still popular songs remained enough to draw over 2.2 million fans.

By the end of the concert, Taylor Swift had amassed over $250.7 million from the 1989 world tour. An additional  $61.7 million came in from royalties and streaming of the tour. The rapid pace, gigantic light show pieces, and swooning of iconic outfits alongside her ever-changing hairstyle stood out in the legs of the tours. Finally, an assembly of the singer’s ‘squad’ sent fans into a meltdown with memorable memories.

5. Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)

The Reputation Stadium Tour holds reverence for marking the first all-stadium tour by Taylor Swift. Associated with her 2017 released fifth studio album ‘Reputation’, the tour became the highest-grossing tour in North America as well as the third highest-grossing female concert tour of all time before The Eras Tour came along and clinched that record. The X-shaped stage, live instrumentals, vocals, and massive LED screens attracted sheer crowds towards itself. Boasting a footfall of over 2.8 million people, the tour ran from May 8, 2018, to November 21, 2018, with 53 shows in tow.

The tour held 40 shows in North America alone, drawing a whopping $345.7 million in revenue. Alongside a plethora of merchandise, the crowd could hardly contain itself as Taylor Swift played surprise songs from her previous albums. By all means, a show of dominance, the tour paved the way for the current The Eras Tour, which already landed the singer the honor of having the highest-grossing music tour ever.

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