Taylor Swift Leads 2024 UK Album Sales as Female Artists Dominate Charts

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' tops the UK album chart, highlighting a record-breaking year for women in music.

Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' was the UK's best-selling album of 2024, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Female artists claimed half of the year's top 20 albums, with Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n’ Sweet' and Billie Eilish's 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' ranking third and fifth, respectively.
The Weeknd's 2021 compilation album, 'The Highlights,' maintained its popularity, securing the second spot on the UK album chart.
Streaming played a significant role in driving album sales, with Jo Twist, BPI's chief executive, calling 2024 a year defined by 'era-defining women.'
Concerns were raised about AI's impact on music, with industry leaders warning about copyright risks and the need for stronger protections for artists.