Taylor Swift Became the TIME's Person of the Year 2023

How Taylor Swift Became the TIME's Person of the Year 2023

She is the first musician to win the award twice, after being named the Person of the Year in 2019.

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She is also the first billionaire based on just her music.

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She also gave her first magazine interview in four years, talking about her success, her struggles, and what it’s like dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

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She won multiple awards, such as the Grammy for Album of the Year, the Billboard Music Award for Top Artist, and the American Music Award for Artist of the Year.

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She donated $10 million to the COVID-19 relief fund, $5 million to the Black Lives Matter movement, $3 million to the LGBTQ+ community,

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The Rise and Shine of Taylor Swift: The Most Influential Person of 2023

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