Time Magazine officially declared Taylor Swift as its Person of the Year on December 6.

Swift's recognition follows Spotify's announcement that she was the most-played artist on the streaming platform.

She emerged as the person of the year after being selected from a pool of nine finalists, including Barbie, King Charles III, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Time emphasized Swift's exceptional year, citing her ability to blend art and commerce to generate a historic impact.

Swift had a thriving year with her Eras Tour and concert movie, the release of her reimagined '1989' album...

...and her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Notably, Taylor Swift has even become the subject of college courses, underscoring her cultural significance.

The previous year's Time Person of the Year was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2022.

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