Grammy-winning pop sensation Taylor Swift is riding high on the wave of success as her latest album, `The Tortured Poets Department,` debuted with a staggering 2.61 million units sold, marking a historic milestone in her career.

The album`s unprecedented success surpasses the record set by Adele`s `25` in 2015, solidifying Swift`s position as one of the most influential artists in the music industry, reported by The Hollywood Reporter.