The Drake Showdown
Heading into the night, both Swift and Drake were tied at 39 Billboard Music Awards each. It was the ultimate record-breaking showdown.
But while Drake managed to add just three more trophies to his name — bringing his career total to 42 — Swift pulled off a staggering 10 wins, surging ahead and etching her name deeper into music history.
The message was clear: this is Taylor’s era, and no one else is even close
A Grateful Queen
In a heartfelt pre-recorded speech, Swift thanked Billboard and her fans for carrying her artistry to new heights:
“Thank you for caring about our albums and for coming to see us perform. With everything The Eras Tour and The Tortured Poets Department has received, I just want to say thank you. I’m so happy you care this much about my music.”
The night of triumph came just as Swift celebrated her 35th birthday — making this record-setting haul the ultimate birthday gift.
Breaking Records, Again and Again
Swift’s career has been a relentless series of firsts and broken ceilings:
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In 2022, she became the first artist in history to occupy the entire Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with songs from Midnights.
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In early 2024, she broke her own record by landing 14 tracks simultaneously on the Hot 100 after dropping The Tortured Poets Department.
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The Tortured Poets Department went on to rule the Billboard 200 for 16 consecutive weeks — a personal best for Swift and a feat unmatched by her previous albums.
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In 2023, she became the only contemporary artist to have five albums in the Top 10 at the same time, further proving her unparalleled cultural reach.
A Legacy Secured
With 10 more Billboard trophies in her cabinet and a history of rewriting the rulebook, Taylor Swift isn’t just collecting awards — she’s redefining what success looks like in the modern music industry.
From Eras Tour to record-smashing albums, from Billboard Hot 100 sweeps to BBMA domination, her reign as the world’s most unstoppable artist shows no signs of slowing.
For Swifties, it’s not just another milestone — it’s living proof that their queen is in a league entirely her own.