For this year’s update of our ongoing Greatest Pop Star by Year project, Billboard has been counting down our editorial staff picks for the 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 all the past two weeks. 2 on our list with a three–time champion on the Greatest Pop Stars rankings who hasn’t fallen outside of our yearly top five yet this decade: Taylor Swift. When Taylor Swift opens her mouth — even if it’s just to make silly bread puns — we all listen. Can Swift possibly keep her Greatest Pop Stars streak going with yet another top finish next year? Listen to our Taylor Swift Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 podcast discussion here, and check back for the announcement of our No.