13 years ago today, Lorde released her debut single ‘Royals.’ The single attained international chart success, reaching number one in Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, where it spent nine weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, the track won Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance and was nominated for Record of the Year. She then became the youngest New Zealander to win a Grammy and the third-youngest performer overall. #lorde #popculture #2013