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Taylor Swift<\/strong> fans have proudly dubbed her the music industry ever since the late Barbara Walters<\/strong> famously coined the phrase in 2014.<\/p>\n The 35-year-old megastar’s latest accomplishment with the Recording Industry Association of America<\/a> (RIAA) further adds to the validity of their praise.<\/p>\n Swift has become the first and only female artist in history to sell more than 100 million RIAA-certified album units.<\/p>\n On September 30, the RIAA Awards Instagram account shared the record-breaking news, captioning the post<\/a>, “Congrats to @taylorswift on becoming the first and only female artist in history to surpass 100 million RIAA Certified Album Units!”<\/p>\n Fans have not taken the RIAA’s news lightly, taking to the comments to celebrate Swift’s recent accomplishment (of many).<\/p>\n “First and ONLY i know that’s right,” one wrote.<\/p>\n “THAT IS OUR SHOWGIRL,” another said, referencing the music legend’s upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl.<\/p>\n “OUR SHOWGIRL IS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY,” a third commented.<\/p>\n “Aaahhh congratulations Taylor! Your work ethic is next level and your artistry is exemplary! Crying happy tears!” a fourth emotional fan expressed.<\/p>\n “She built a legacy they can’t undo,” a fifth wrote, quoting a lyric from Swift’s 2024 hit song “thanK you aIMee.”<\/p>\n “YES TAY TAY,” a sixth excited fan said.<\/p>\n “@taylornation WOW! We are witnessing history and we are so lucky to live at the same time as @taylorswift!” another expressed.<\/p>\n The popular Taylor Nation Instagram account\u2014run by Swift’s team\u2014commented, “WOW.”<\/p>\n Swift is releasing her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Friday, October 3.<\/p>\n The superstar\u00a0announced the project<\/a>\u2014which notably includes a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter<\/strong><\/a>\u2014on August 12, the day before her\u00a0viral<\/a>\u00a0August 13 guest appearance on\u00a0Travis Kelce<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Jason Kelce’s<\/strong>New Heights\u00a0podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n The track list<\/a>\u00a0includes:<\/p>\n \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \u201cRuin The Friendship\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n \u201cThe Life of a Showgirl\u201d (Feat.\u00a0Sabrina Carpenter)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFans React to Swift’s Newest History-Making Title<\/h3>\n
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