TIME’s Person of the Year 2023: Taylor Swift

Explore Taylor Swift's rise from a young country artist to a global sensation, culminating in her being named TIME's Person of the Year.

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From Grammy nominations to record-breaking albums, discover the reasons behind TIME's selection and the exclusive revelations in the interview.

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Taylor Swift's career milestones in 2023, from her Eras tour to the release of record-breaking albums.

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TIME deemed her the most influential person of 2023, capturing hearts and minds on a global scale.

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