Taylor Swift Takes the Crown as Billboard's Top Pop Star of 2023 in Los Angeles. SZA Secures Second Place, Followed by Beyoncé in the Third Spot. The October release of 'Midnights' marks the pinnacle of Swift's remarkable 2020s journey, commencing with the lauded alt-folk revival of 'Folklore' and 'Evermore' in 2020.
Her momentum peaks with the re-recordings of the first two Taylor's Versions, including the Billboard Hot 100-topping 10-minute reimagining of 'All Too Well' from the 2021 album 'Red,' according to Billboard. The list also highlights Ice S and other notable talents.