Taylor Swift sets new UK charts record with latest album ‘Evermore’

nme.com:

Taylor Swift‘s latest album ‘Evermore’ has charted at number one in the UK in its first week, setting a new record for the UK charts in the process.The record, which was surprise-released on December 11, follows on from July’s ‘Folklore’, and Swift accompanied its release by sharing some thoughts on the album in a statement.According to the Official Charts Company, ‘Evermore’ – which is Swift’s sixth UK number one album – has helped Swift set a new record among female artists, with the singer achieving her six UK number one albums in a record eight years.Swift has beaten the previous record-holder Madonna, who racked up six UK number one albums over 11 years (between 1997 and 2008).Swift’s achievement is also the fastest accumulation of six.