Reintroduced country music to the global mainstream
Has the most awarded country album of all time
Has won the AOTY from the Grammys TWICE
Has won Video of the Year
Has won Entertainer of the Year from the ACMS
Has received the Pinnacle Award for her legendary status in country music
Is the best selling solo artist of this millennium other than Adele
Has two of the most viewed music videos of all time
Has grossed more than half a billion in touring
Etc
I mean everyone knows of Taylor and her "squad" I think it's pretty apparent she has impact on current pop culture even if ATRL tries to deny it. I don't even like her, but you're lying to yourself if you think both have no impact, especially Taylor since Red.
Reintroduced country music to the global mainstream
Has the most awarded country album of all time
Has won the AOTY from the Grammys TWICE
Has won Video of the Year
Has won Entertainer of the Year from the ACMS
Has received the Pinnacle Award for her legendary status in country music
Is the best selling solo artist of this millennium other than Adele
Has two of the most viewed music videos of all time
Has grossed more than half a billion in touring
Etc
Yes, her legacy is impacting the industry and therefore she is receiving recognition from her peers, her fans, and the critics. Success IS impact, there are no artists who were majorly successful and have 0 impact.