On the first day of the tracking period from July 16-22, 1,786 times were given to the perennial favourite from Swift’s “Lover” album. The total places “Cruel Summer” at #4 on Mediabase’s building/real-time ranking, up an astounding 49% over last Sunday’s count.Swift’s success and unrivalled status as a popular music artist can be attributed in large part to her ability to adapt quickly to feedback from her audience.
Alan Light, a music journalist, author, and former Rolling Stone reviewer who has followed Swift’s career from its infancy, told CNN, “(I’m) impressed with the fact that she’s able to sustain that sense of herself.” And yet, the music is consistently excellent, and so is the feeling of her connection to her fans even as they and she evolve. Swift’s record-breaking “Eras Tour” coincides with the re-release of “Speak Now,” marking the capstone of a musically fruitful five years for the artist, who has not toured since 2018 despite releasing six albums in that time. The tour has provided an ideal setting for sharing positive experiences on social media, and the singer has achieved several career highlights while on the road.
Truth be told, this CNN journalist is a dedicated Swift fan. Although I have not yet witnessed the “Eras Tour,” I have secured tickets to a forthcoming August performance in Los Angeles. To pass the time, I’ve become an avid “SwiftTok” user and Swift fan, and I’ve written extensively about her for CNN’s entertainment section.
