Guess who’s joined the billionaire club? None other than Taylor Swift herself! On Tuesday, April 2, Taylor Swift was officially welcomed to the Forbes billionaires’ list! But what sets her apart from the other pop singers who accumulated massive wealth ? Let’s check out!
Net Worth of Taylor Swift
The queen of pop snagged the impressive spot of No. 2,545 on Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List. Taylor’s billionaire status was first declared by Forbes in October 2023, with net worth at a big $1.1 billion.
Taylor Swift albums have been raking in the cash faster than you can say! “Shake It Off” and her latest Eras tour—it’s been a cash cow, pulling in stacks of dollars!
Let me decode Taylor Swift’s net worth for you. Well, her songs alone are worth a whopping $400 million, with her latest releases and those re-recorded gems leading the charge. And when it comes to wealth from concerts and merchandise? That’s $370 million.
Taylor Swift owns 4 massive colonial properties in New York, 2 Beverly Hills Estates in Los Angeles and 2 penthouses in Nashville, which adds another $110 million to her stash. Plus, she earns her music sales royalties, which bring her an extra $80 million.
Why Taylor Swift is So Famous: All I do is Try, Try, Try
Most of you must be wondering, why Taylor Swift Is So Rich? How Taylor Swift Makes money? Well, she is famous for her very versatile music, her songwriting expertise and her business acumen which has become inspirational for entrepreneurs and artists globally.
Back in 2022, New York University’s Clive Davis Institute dropped a bombshell about Swift Course in Music, under the charge of Rolling Stone’s Brittany Spanos. They even awarded her with an honorary doctorate in fine arts, recognizing her as “one of the most prolific and celebrated artists of her generation.”
Universities worldwide jumped on the bandwagon with their own specialized courses, from “The Psychology of Taylor Swift” to “The Taylor Swift Songbook” and even “Literature: Taylor’s Version.”
How Taylor Swift Got Famous : Her Road to Success
Now let me walk you through the steps of Taylor Swift’s road to success! If you are an aspiring artist, or just a loyal fan, it’s worth knowing when she debuted and what makes her so famous!
Back in 2004, when Swift was just 14 years young, that’s when she signed her first music publishing deal with Sony/ATV. That was when she became the youngest debutant in the music industry to strike a deal with a music production house.
Fast forward to 2006, and Taylor Swift made moves again! This time, she teamed up with Big Machine Records and dropped her first big hit, “Tim McGraw.” And oh goddess, that song kicked off her journey to the top. She followed it up with four more chart-toppers and a self-titled album that flew off the shelves like hotcakes, selling over a million copies in a blink!
By 2007, the accolades were pouring in. The Country Music Association crowned her as the best new artist, which sealed her status as a rising star!
Big News For The Swifties
Across the world, Taylor Swift fans are called Swifties. Are you a Swiftie? Well, since you’re already reading this, of course you are! And that’s what you call a loyal Swift fan!
Here is some big news for all the Swifties! While Swift has a massive fanbase across the world, fans in India keep asking when will Taylor Swift come to India.
Well, as of now there is no concert planned in India, but the good news is, she might come to India soon for the Eras Tour which has just completed its first leg in the USA.
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert
Taylor Swift Eras Tour is an ongoing 6th concert tour, which she herself has produced. And the most exciting news here is, this tour has been made into a first ever kind of film- called the Eras Tour Concert Film. All you swifties, grab some popcorn and watch it here on Disney Hotstar and Amazon Prime.
The pop star started the Eras Tour on 17 March 2023 and it will host 152 shows across 5 continents. So, even if there is no tour planned as of now in India, why don’t you move a leg, buy a ticket to her concert and travel to these exotic locations?
From country darling to pop sensation, Swift’s journey has been epic! With each album, she’s unveiled a new era. With the jaw-dropping success of the latest Eras Tour, it’s no wonder it’s set to become the highest-grossing tour of all time!
By the way, I just booked my ticket to California for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour! Are you coming?
