Taylor Swift has added yet another major accomplishment to her record-breaking career, as her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl achieves a landmark certification that cements its place as one of the most dominant releases of the year. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed that the project has officially surpassed the five-million-unit mark, making it one of the defining commercial successes of 2025.
A historic certification for Swift’s latest Era
In its annual certifications announcement, the RIAA revealed that The Life of a Showgirl now stands alone as the only album of 2025 to earn a quintuple platinum certification. For Swift, who continues to shape and reshape the global music landscape, the recognition marks another defining chapter in a year already filled with milestones.
The album’s commercial triumph follows months of strong chart performance, viral singles, and a cultural momentum that has carried Swift through yet another highly impactful era. With this certification, the pop icon reinforces her standing as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
A year of major achievements across the industry
Taylor Swift’s feat leads a wide array of notable achievements across the music world. According to the RIAA, Alex Warren earned the year’s top single, with his breakout hit “Ordinary” reaching triple platinum status. Meanwhile, Drake dominated the yearly certification totals, securing eight new titles. His momentum was fueled in part by the success of his single “Nokia” and his collaborative project with PartyNextDoor.
Cardi B also notched one of the year’s biggest wins, as her album Am I The Drama? received a triple platinum certification, ranking as the second-most successful album of 2025. Several other major artists joined the platinum club, including Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Tate McRae, along with Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.
Taylor Swift’s unmatched commercial strength
The latest certification arrives during a period where Swift has continued to widen the gap between herself and the industry at large. Earlier in 2025, she became the first female artist in history to surpass 100 million records sold, followed by regaining full control of her music catalog—an achievement that sparked widespread celebration among fans and fellow artists.
With The Life of a Showgirl now crossing the five-million-unit threshold, Taylor Swift strengthens a legacy that already stands unparalleled in modern music.