Vevo, the world's largest music video platform, has unveiled its top charts for the year, showcasing the most popular music videos and artists of 2023. Taylor Swift has been named the Most-Watched Artist on Vevo this year, with her impressive following leading to a staggering 649.5 million views. Toosii's music video for "Favorite Song" is the Most-Watched Music Video of the year. Additionally, Miley Cyrus made a splash with her song "Flowers," which became the biggest debut in the U.S., racking up 22.5 million views within just two weeks.
Another big hit is "TQG" by KAROL G and Shakira, which is the most-watched music video globally. This year has been monumental for Taylor Swift, filled with new releases, a record-breaking world tour, and a movie. Fans have been streaming her music videos more than ever, including the short film version of "All Too Well," which saw a massive increase in views. Following Taylor, Lil Baby is the second most-watched artist in the U.S. for 2023, with nearly 612.7 million views. Other popular artists this year include KAROL G, Morgan Wallen, and Drake.
On a global scale, KAROL G continues to shine, being the Most Watched Artist on Vevo for the third consecutive year, with 4.7 billion views worldwide. Shakira follows closely with 3.2 billion views, while Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Feid also feature prominently on the global charts. The music video "TQG" by KAROL G and Shakira leads as the 'Most Watched Music Video' of 2023, reaching 880 million views around the world. Remarkably, it gathered 181.9 million views within just two weeks of its release, setting a record for Vevo's most-watched global premiere this year.