Today, August 19th, Billie Eilish has achieved an impressive milestone by becoming the artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify. Surpassing The Weeknd, who has held the title for the longest stretch, Billie now boasts over 100 million monthly listeners. This remarkable feat comes just three months after the release of her critically acclaimed third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. In recent weeks, her streams have surged, especially following her electrifying performance at the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony. Notably, this achievement also makes Billie the youngest artist ever to claim the top spot on Spotify.
Before Billie, only a select few female artists have reached this pinnacle, with Taylor Swift being the most recent to do so. Below is a look at the women who have held the title of most monthly listeners on Spotify, along with how long they held the crown.
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Billie Eilish (1 day)
As of now, Billie Eilish is the latest artist to join this elite group of female performers. With her incredible momentum, the Grammy-winning star may just extend her reign in the days to come.
Selena Gomez (20 days)
Selena Gomez, one of the most enduring pop icons of the last decade, has had her share of hits, from “Hands to Myself” to “Wolves.” Her popularity led her to claim the top spot for 20 days.
Rihanna (40 days)
Even without releasing her long-awaited R9 album, Rihanna has maintained her status as a powerhouse in the music industry. Between 2015 and 2017, hits like “FourFiveSeconds” and “Needed Me” helped her dominate Spotify’s monthly listeners chart for 40 days. As of 2024, Rihanna still remains near the top, with around 80 million monthly listeners.
Taylor Swift (113 days)
Taylor Swift is undeniably a force to be reckoned with in the music world. Over her illustrious career, she has consistently released music that resonates deeply with fans around the globe. In the 2020s, she has solidified her position as the most influential artist of the decade, becoming the only woman to top this list multiple times. Her record-breaking Eras Tour and albums like The Tortured Poets Department and Midnights have made her the top female artist in recent years.
Ariana Grande (166 days)
Despite Taylor Swift’s recent dominance, Ariana Grande holds the record for the most days spent as Spotify’s top artist in terms of monthly listeners. Ariana is also one of the few female artists to surpass 100 million monthly listeners, joining the ranks of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.
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