Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter. After getting her start in country music, she has forayed into pop and indie folk music. She is known for her narrative songwriting.

Most of her songs have been critical and commercial successes. She has won over 12 Grammy Awards and counting.

Taylor Swift Got Her Start Writing Songs At Age 12

Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1989. She began writing songs at the age of 12 and signed with Big Machine Records in 2005. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2006. The album was a commercial success, spawning the hit singles "Tim McGraw" and "Our Song." Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008 and was even more successful, winning four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

Swift's third album, Speak Now, was released in 2010 and was also a critical and commercial success. The album's lead single, "Mine," reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Swift's fourth album, Red, was released in 2012 and was her most personal album to date. The album featured the hit singles "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "I Knew You Were Trouble." However, the most popular song on the album is widely considered to be “All Too Well.” The re-release of the album in 2021 featured a ten-minute version of the song, which was also converted into a short film.

Taylor Swift Departed From Her Country Roots In '1989' In 2014

Swift's fifth album, 1989, was released in 2014 and marked a departure from her country roots. The album was a pop-oriented album and one of her most successful albums to date, selling over 10 million copies in the United States. The album's lead single, "Shake It Off," was a global hit and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in nineteen countries.

Swift's sixth album, Reputation, was released in 2017. The tone was darker album than her previous albums. The album was inspired by the media scrutiny and public backlash that Swift had faced in the years leading up to its release, including her drama with rapper Kanye West and his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.

Taylor Swift Released Two Albums During The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

Swift's seventh album, Lover, was released in 2019 and was a return to her more personal songwriting style. The album's lead single, "Me!", was a collaboration with Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco. The album is known for its bright colors and pastel colors.

Swift's eighth album, Folklore, was released in 2020 and was a surprise release during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The album was a departure from her previous albums, as it was a folk-inspired album. The album's lead single, "Cardigan", was a critical and commercial success. Swift's ninth album, Evermore, was released in 2020 and was a companion album to Folklore. The album was also a folk-inspired album and was met with critical acclaim.