Taylor Swift has made history at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), becoming the event’s All-Time Top Winner with a career total of 49 awards. This breaks the previous record held by Drake, who has 39 wins.
A Record-Breaking Night
At this year’s ceremony, Swift earned 10 new awards, including:
- Top Artist
- Top Female Artist
- Top Billboard 200 Artist
This marks the second consecutive year she has won 10 BBMAs, cementing her status as a dominant force in music.
“Eras Tour” Success
Swift recently concluded her globally successful Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada. The tour, which began on March 17, 2023, in Arizona, spanned 149 cities worldwide, including Singapore and Japan, the only Asian stops.
During the tour, Swift reportedly distributed $197 million (around ₱11.4 billion) in bonuses to her team, showcasing her commitment to those behind her success.
A Year of Milestones
In October, Forbes named Swift the world’s richest female musician, a testament to the massive success of the Eras Tour. Earlier in April, she officially achieved billionaire status, coinciding with the release of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Swift’s remarkable achievements continue to redefine industry standards, solidifying her legacy as one of music’s greatest icons.