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It is a good time to be a SwiftieA fan of Taylor Swift. . Their hero Taylor Swift is in the middle of her Eras tour. Experts think it will be the most successful tour ever.¹ Many of her fans see her as the greatest artist of all time.

But tomorrow, another singer will begin her own worldwide tour in London: Madonna, the Queen of Pop.

Fans do not agree who should hold the title. Swift has more big awards. But Madonna has sold more records. She has had 13 number one singles in the US, while Swift has earned just nine.

Then again, Madonna has been active since 1979, Swift since 2004.

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Madonna has had a wider impact on culture, some say. From the late 1980s to the mid 2000s, all eyes were on her.

Madonna has changed her music and style, often ahead of the times. She made music videos into art. And she has spoken out on racismPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity. and homophobiaPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality. .

Swift does not like to talks about politics. Her music is often similar in style, while Madonna has tried everything from jazz to reggaetonA style of popular electronic music that first emerged in Panama in the 1980s. It is popular across the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. .

Others think Swift's focus on her fans is her superpower. Swift tries to show how normal she is - just like her fans.

Yes! Swift is a star for today. Madonna will be a star forever. Her long career has been full of twists and turns.

No! Great art shows feeling. Taylor Swift has always shown her true feelings in her songs - and that is why her fans love her songs. She is a true artist.