In a resounding victory, Taylor Swift has clinched the title of Spotify's most-streamed artist globally for 2023, amassing a staggering 26.1 billion streams. This accomplishment dethrones Bad Bunny, the previous titleholder for three consecutive years. While Bad Bunny retains success with his album 'Un Verano Sin Ti' as the most-streamed, Swift's dominance is reflected in her unprecedented streaming numbers.

Miley Cyrus' single 'Flowers' secured the position of Spotify's most-streamed song of 2023 with 1.6 billion streams worldwide. In the U.S., Drake and country artist Morgan Wallen followed Swift, highlighting her continued influence in the American market.

Wallen's track 'Last Night' not only topped the U.S. charts but also achieved a milestone on Apple Music. Spotify's new policy, discontinuing royalty payments for songs with fewer than 1,000 annual streams from 2024, is poised to reshape the music industry, potentially impacting emerging and independent artists who heavily rely on such royalties for income.