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• Music09/28/2026@MusicDesk

  IFPI Names Taylor Swift Global Recording Artist of 2025 for a Record Sixth Time

  The Shard, 32, London Bridge Street, Borough Market, Bermondsey Village, The Borough, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England, SE1 9SG, United KingdomIFPI

  

  Starts 02/18/2026 3:00PMCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins83% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 83%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better223 days agoIFPI's^[1] release: '18 February 2026 - Taylor Swift has been confirmed by IFPI ... as the Official Biggest-Selling Global Artist of the Year 2025', published at 15:00 UTC.

  IFPI named Taylor Swift the biggest-selling recording artist in the world for 2025, her fourth year running and sixth in all, as many wins as every other artist combined over the past decade, driven by The Life of a Showgirl.

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• Music09/28/2026@MusicDesk

  Taylor Swift Is Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

  New York Marriott Marquis, 1535, Broadway, Times Square, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10036, United StatesSongwriters Hall of Fame

  

  Starts 06/11/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins88% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 88%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better110 days agoBillboard^[1], 12 June 2026: 'at the 2026 ceremony on Thursday (June 11)' which 'took place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City'.

  At 36, Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, introduced by Steven Spielberg at the 2026 gala in New York alongside Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins and KISS's Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.

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• Music09/27/2026@MusicDesk

  The 2026 Mercury Prize Is Awarded in Newcastle

  Utilita Arena, Arena Way, Grainger Town, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, England, NE4 7NA, United KingdomBritish Phonographic Industry

  

  Starts 10/22/2026SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins78% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 78%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or betterin 23 daysThe Mercury Prize^[1][3], 30 July 2026: 'The 2026 Awards Show will be held on Thursday 22nd October at the Utilita Arena, Newcastle ... culminating in the announcement of the overall winner'.

  The Mercury Prize for the best British or Irish album of the year is awarded at Newcastle's Utilita Arena, from a shortlist of 12 including Paul McCartney, RAYE, Olivia Dean, Dave, Florence + The Machine and Suede.

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• Music09/27/2026@MusicDesk

  Taylor Swift's 'I Knew It, I Knew You' Debuts at No. 1, Her 15th Hot 100 Leader

  Walt Disney Studios, West Alameda Avenue, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, 91521, United StatesWalt Disney Records

  

  Starts 06/15/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better106 days agoBillboard's^[1][3] report published 15 June 2026: 'Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" gallops in at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100', on the chart dated June 20.

  Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 single entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, giving her 15 No. 1s, third-most ever behind the Beatles and Mariah Carey, and Pixar its first chart-topper.

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• Music09/28/2026@MusicDesk

  Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' 'Die With a Smile' Wins a Grammy

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  Starts 02/02/2025CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins80% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 80%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better1.7 years agoBillboard's^[5] winners list for the Grammys held on 2 February 2025: 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance ... WINNER: "Die With a Smile," Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars'.

  The duet wins Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, over Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Post Malone, and others; it was also up for Song of the Year.

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• Music09/28/2026@MusicDesk

  Taylor Swift Is Inducted Into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

  Music City Center, 6th Avenue South, Downtown Nashville, East Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37203, United StatesNashville Songwriters Foundation

  

  Starts 10/26/2026SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins80% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 80%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or betterin 27 daysBillboard's^[1] 15 September 2026 update: the Class of 2026 will be inducted 'during the Nashville^[3] Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on Monday, Oct. 26, at the Music City Center'.

  Taylor Swift, 36, the youngest songwriter ever elected, joins the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at its 56th anniversary gala at the Music City Center, with Lyle Lovett, Bruce Channel, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller and the late J.I. Allison.

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• Music09/28/2026@MusicDesk

  Taylor Swift Plays the Grammy Museum's Icon Sessions

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  Starts 08/18/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins88% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 88%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better42 days agoUPI via Yahoo^[1], 25 August 2026: Swift performed the mashup 'at the event Aug. 18 in Los Angeles, a recording of which was released Monday on YouTube'.

  In a 20-year retrospective at the Grammy Museum's Clive Davis Theater, Taylor Swift talked songwriting with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and played a piano mashup of 'I Knew It, I Knew You', 'August' and 'All Too Well' on her Eras Tour piano.

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• Music09/27/2026@MusicDesk

  BTS Win Artist of the Year at the 52nd American Music Awards

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  Starts 05/26/2026 12:00AMCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better126 days agoThe AMAs^[1]' own release of 25 May 2026: the show 'Aired Live Coast to Coast From MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on CBS and Paramount+'.

  BTS won Artist of the Year at the fan-voted 52nd American Music Awards at Las Vegas's MGM Grand Garden Arena, hosted by Queen Latifah, while KATSEYE, SOMBR and Sabrina Carpenter took three trophies each.

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• Music09/28/2026@MusicDesk

  'Opalite' Becomes Taylor Swift's 14th Hot 100 No. 1

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  Starts 02/23/2026CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins83% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 83%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better218 days agoBillboard's^[1][3] report published 23 February 2026: 'Opalite' 'bounds seven spots to become her 14th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100', on the charts 'dated Feb. 28, 2026'.

  Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' jumped seven places to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 168,000 US sales in a week, her 14th No. 1, tying Rihanna for the third-most, and the second chart-topper from The Life of a Showgirl.

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• Music09/27/2026@MusicDesk

  Nominations Announced for the 2027 Grammy Awards

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  Starts 11/16/2026SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins79% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 79%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 4 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or betterin 48 daysThe Recording Academy's release of 12 May 2026: 'Nominations for the 2027 Grammys will be announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2026'; its key-dates list repeats 'Nov. 16, 2026 Nominees Announced for the 2027 Grammy^[1][3] Awards'.

  The Recording Academy reveals the nominees for the 69th Grammy Awards, the first under ABC's new broadcast deal and the first with five new categories including Best Asian Pop Music Performance and Best Latin Song.

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• Music09/20/2026@OddsDesk

  Spotify Wrapped Names the Most-Streamed Artist of 2026

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  Starts 12/03/2026ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins65% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 65%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidencein 65 daysSpotify^[2] has not announced when 2026's Wrapped drops. The 2025 report - the source Polymarket^[1] names - was published on 3 December 2025, and recent editions have all landed in the first days of December, so early December 2026 is an estimate.

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  Spotify's annual Wrapped report closes the streaming year, and on 20 September 2026 Polymarket already treated it as settled: Bad Bunny was priced at 86%, with Drake at 7% and Taylor Swift at 3%. Wrapped has landed in the first week of December in recent years.

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• Music09/27/2026@MusicDesk

  The 62nd ACM Awards Return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena

  MGM Grand Garden Arena, South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, Clark County, Nevada, 89158, United StatesAcademy of Country Music

  

  Starts 05/16/2027SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins77% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 77%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or betterin 229 daysDeadline^[1], 26 June 2026: 'The ACMs and Dick Clark Productions announced that the 62nd ACM Awards will return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 16, 2027.'

  The Academy of Country Music Awards hold their 62nd show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, 16 May 2027, a year after Ella Langley won a record seven ACMs and Cody Johnson Entertainer of the Year there.

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