Taylor Swift 65th on Forbes list of powerful women - 05/27/15 03:37 PM
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The 25-year-old singer made number 65 on the Forbes annual list of the most powerful women in the world, a list dominated by politicians, activists and businesswomen - and topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Forbes, which has put together the list since 2004, defended the choice explaining Swift has "not only broken record sales and captivated the world with her fantastically honest lyrics, but she has proved herself as an impressive businesswoman."
Swift, a seven-time Grammy winner, has sold more than 40 million albums and 100 million single downloads worldwide - making her one of the best-selling artist of all time and now the youngest entry on the list by six years.
The 25-year-old singer made number 65 on the Forbes annual list of the most powerful women in the world, a list dominated by politicians, activists and businesswomen - and topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Forbes, which has put together the list since 2004, defended the choice explaining Swift has "not only broken record sales and captivated the world with her fantastically honest lyrics, but she has proved herself as an impressive businesswoman."
Swift, a seven-time Grammy winner, has sold more than 40 million albums and 100 million single downloads worldwide - making her one of the best-selling artist of all time and now the youngest entry on the list by six years.