With the turn of each era comes a new musical genius. And right now, Taylor Swift is owning the scene, pushing her artistic boundaries to new heights every now and then. Throughout 2023, Swift achieved watershed moments that firmly established her as one of the most influential figures in the music industry. Additionally, her record-breaking Eras Tour added more feathers to her crown by exceeding $1 billion in revenue. And now she has landed comparisons with the musical prodigy, Elvis Presley.

This was not the only time Taylor Swift and Elvis Presley’s names have crossed paths. As Swift took her place alongside Elvis Presley once again, here is the breakdown of the number of times Swift has exceeded Presley’s records.

The number of times Taylor Swift tied Elvis Presley’s records

Back in 2021, Taylor Swift matched Elvis Presley’s record for the 10th-most Top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100 chart when her song ‘Lover’ climbed to No. 10 in its second week. Adding to that, in the same year, Swift equaled Elvis Presley for the third-most placements inside the top 40 among all acts, both notching an impressive 81 top 40 hits each. As of the latest update, the global pop sensation has reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

She achieved this feat with her latest re-release, ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’, spending four non-consecutive weeks at No. 1, as per Billboard. With this milestone, Swift is now on par with Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. But what are the chances of her outshining Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll?

As Swift shined at the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart for the 67th week in a row, here is an answer to whether her impact in the upcoming years could be bigger than Elvis Presley’s.

Can Taylor Swift outshine Elvis Presley? 

Taylor Swift boasts an impressive ten No. 1 albums, making her one of the highest-certified music artists in the U.S. and a global best-seller. Beyond dominating charts, she has been flexing her musical prowess across diverse genres, seamlessly transitioning from country and pop to indie and rock. On top of that, Swift’s Eras Tour is more than just a collection of concerts, it has been a financial powerhouse that has significantly contributed to the country’s economy. 

Both Swift and Presley have hugely shaped the music industry, but their impacts vary. While Presley broke boundaries in the Rock ‘n’ Roll genre, challenging norms for white artists, Swift showcased versatility and lyrical genius, and her influence might seem more significant to contemporary audiences. Therefore, comparing these two legends is impractical given their greatness in their respective eras!

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