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[77] "Back to December" and "Mean" peaked in the top ten in Canada. [346] Other themes in Swift's music include family dynamics, friendship,[347][348] alienation, self-awareness, and tackling vitriol, especially sexism. [365] Swift's bridges are often underscored as one of the best aspects of her songs,[366][363] earning her the title "Queen of Bridges" from Time. [60] She also won the Country Music Association's Horizon Award for Best New Artist,[61] the Academy of Country Music Awards' Top New Female Vocalist,[62] and the American Music Awards' Favorite Country Female Artist honor. [184] The single was Swift's first U.K. number-one single. [305] She abandoned her country-music identity in 2014 with the release of her synth-pop fifth studio album, 1989. [158] In a June 2015 open letter, Swift criticized Apple Music for not offering royalties to artists during the streaming service's free three-month trial period and stated that she would pull 1989 from the catalog. But this isn't the case . Taylor Alison Swift was born on December 13, 1989,[1] in West Reading, Pennsylvania. [69] She contributed two songs to the Valentine's Day soundtrack, including the single "Today Was a Fairytale", which was her first number-one on the Canadian Hot 100, and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. [622] She was the highest-paid celebrity of 2016 with $170milliona feat recognized by the Guinness World Records as the highest annual earnings ever for a female musician,[623] which she herself surpassed with $185million in 2019. august. [364] Critics note the fifth track of every Swift album as the most "emotionally vulnerable" song of the album. "not caring when people make fun of pumpkin-flavored stuff cause you LOVE IT and are happy it's all the rage", she shared. But with her new documentary, Miss Americanacoming to Netflix, and the trying times of the past. "Johnny usually smells because he rarely . She released her debut album that was self-titled. [18] She also traveled regularly to New York City for vocal and acting lessons. [135] Its single "I Knew You Were Trouble" won Best Female Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. t.co/oE7P1BVnNJ", "Taylor Swift's cash gift helps student take up degree", "Taylor Swift on Going Pop, Ignoring the Gossip and the Best (Worst) Nickname She's Ever Had", "Taylor Swift: 'I was literally about to break', "Taylor Swift: 'Pop music can feel like it's The Hunger Games, and like we're gladiators', "The Original 300+ Time's Up Signatories", "Taylor Swift Says She's 'Absolutely Terrified' After Roe v. Wade Decision", "Taylor Swift sends 'love' and 'respect' to LGBT fans", "Taylor Swift Urges Senate to Pass Equality Act in Letter to Tennessee Senator", "Taylor Swift Calls Out U.S. Census for Transgender Erasure", "Taylor Swift Wishes NYC's Stonewall Inn 'Happy Pride' at Surprise Set", "Taylor Swift Donates $113,000 to Tennessee Equality Project to Fight Anti-LGBTQ Bills", "Taylor Swift Makes a Generous Donation to GLAAD in Support of the LGBTQ Community", "Voter Registrations Spike as Deadlines Loom. Now she's set for world domination", "Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz Tie Records on Billboard Hot 100", "Taylor Swift Climbs Hot 100, Black Eyed Peas Still No. [386][387] Music critics Sam Sanders and Ann Powers regard Swift as a "surprisingly successful composite of megawatt pop star and bedroom singer-songwriter. [327] Music theory professor Alyssa Barna said Swift's timbre is "breathy and bright" in the upper register and "full and dark" in the lower. [66][67], Swift's second studio album, Fearless, was released on November 11, 2008, in North America,[70] and in March 2009, in other markets. [272] Swift was drawn to the storytelling aspect of country music,[273] and was introduced to the genre listening to "the great female country artists" of the 1990sShania Twain, Faith Hill, and the Dixie Chicks. "[280], Swift has also been influenced by various pop and rock artists. "[375], From 2014 to 2018, Swift collaborated with director Joseph Kahn on eight music videosfour each from her albums 1989 and Reputation. [324][325][326] Pitchfork noted her as a "versatile, expressive vocalist". [241] The film received highly positive reviews of Swift's direction. [472] Publications describe her discography as a music "universe" subject to analyses by fans, critics and journalists,[473][474][384] referred to as "Swiftology" in the media. [52] Borchetta said that although record industry peers initially disapproved of his signing a 15-year-old singer-songwriter, Swift tapped into a previously unknown marketteenage girls who listen to country music. Why did she look like that when FLOTUS walked out?" A number jumped to Taylor Swift's defense against the baseless suggestions . [137][138] She received the Nashville Songwriters Association's Songwriter/Artist Award for the fifth and sixth consecutive years in 2012 and 2013. [428], Swift is a supporter of the arts. [118] She contributed two original songs to The Hunger Games soundtrack album: "Safe & Sound", co-written and recorded with the Civil Wars and T-Bone Burnett, and "Eyes Open". [467], Media outlets describe Swift as a savvy businesswoman. [11] She attended preschool and kindergarten at the Alvernia Montessori School, run by the Bernadine Franciscan sisters,[12] before transferring to The Wyndcroft School. [95][96] While shooting her film debut Valentine's Day in October 2009, Swift dated co-star Taylor Lautner. [234], Following the masters dispute, Swift released two re-recorded albums in 2021, to critical appraisal centering on Swift's vocals. [231] It won Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, making Swift the first woman to win the award thrice. Video", "Watch Taylor Swift's colourful new video for 'Lover', "Watch Taylor Swift Reunite With Katy Perry in 'You Need to Calm Down' Video", "Every incredible Easter Egg in Taylor Swift's 'The Man' video", "Taylor Swift Blends Fantastical With Personal in 'Cardigan' Video", "Justin Bieber & Megan Thee Stallion Lead 2021 MTV VMA Nominations", "Taylor Swift Makes GRAMMY History (Again) With Best Music Video Win For "All Too Well: The Short Film" | 2023 GRAMMYs", "Taylor Swift: 'My Confidence Is Easy To Shake', "Taylor Swift: Teen idol to 'biggest pop artist in the world', "Taylor Swift's first song came out 10 years ago. She signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2004 and a recording contract . [217] The documentary Miss Americana, which chronicled parts of Swift's life and career, premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was released on Netflix that January. [215][216] Critics panned the film but praised Swift's performance. ", "Taylor Swift tells Scotland: 'I am one of you', "Taylor Swift on Politicians Co-opting Faith: 'I'm a Christian. [450] Swift performed during WorldPride NYC 2019 at the Stonewall Inn, frequently deemed the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement. [290], "If there's one thing that Swift has proven throughout her career, it's that she refuses to be put in a box. [361] According to Spin, she explored complex emotions with "precision and devastation" on Evermore. [19] Swift later shifted her focus toward country music, inspired by Shania Twain's songs, which made her "want to just run around the block four times and daydream about everything. [63] She was also nominated for Best New Artist at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. [187] It incorporated a heavy electropop sound, along with hip hop, R&B, and EDM influences. [46] Country Weekly critic Chris Neal deemed Swift better than previous aspiring teenage country singers because of her "honesty, intelligence and idealism". [50] As there was not enough furniture at the label yet, they would sit on the floor to do so. [445] Swift performed "Soon You'll Get Better" during the One World: Together At Home television special, a benefit concert curated by Lady Gaga for Global Citizen to raise funds for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The Guardian and Vox opined that Folklore and Evermore emphasized Swift's work ethic and increased her artistic credibility. The former's "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me" were the first country songs to top the U.S. pop and all-genre airplay charts, respectively. What a prolific career Taylor Swift has had. [515], Swift has influenced numerous mainstream and indie music artists,[note 5] authors, screenwriters and filmmakers. [230] Folklore was 2020's best-selling album in the U.S. with 1.2million copies. [396] Critics have highlighted the misogyny and slut-shaming to which Swift's life and career have been subject. [293][294] She self-identified as a country musician until 2012, when she released her fourth studio album, Red. "[107] The songs "Mine", "Back to December", "Mean", "The Story of Us", "Sparks Fly", and "Ours" were released as singles, with the latter two reaching number one. US singer Taylor Swift has confirmed a report that music mogul Scooter Braun has sold the rights to her first six albums. [417] She was ranked at number one on DoSomething's "Gone Good" list,[418] and has received the "Star of Compassion" accolade from the Tennessee Disaster Services,[419] The Big Help Award from the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for her "dedication to helping others" as well as "inspiring others through action". [114] At the American Music Awards of 2011, Swift won Artist of the Year and Favorite Country Album. The order is from her latest album (Evermore) to her oldest album (Taylor Swift). ", peaked at number two on the Hot 100. [212] Swift said she had been trying to buy the masters, but Big Machine only allowed her to do so if she exchanged one new album for each older one under another contract, which she refused to do. The most daring outfits Taylor Swift has worn over the years, from a see-through catsuit to gowns with bold cutouts. [371], Swift emphasizes visuals as a key creative component of her music making process. 407 subscribers Taylor Swift makes a guest appearance on fourth episode of "Selena + Chef". She is a benefactor of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Kevin Winter/ACM2015/Getty Images. TMZ's . [115] Rolling Stone placed Speak Now at number 45 in its 2012 list of the "50 Best Female Albums of All Time", writing: "She might get played on the country station, but she's one of the few genuine rock stars we've got these days, with a flawless ear for what makes a song click. "[40], At an industry showcase at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe in 2005, Swift caught the attention of Scott Borchetta, a DreamWorks Records executive who was preparing to form an independent record label, Big Machine Records. [618] She was the most googled female musician in 2019 and most googled musician overall in 2022. [312][313] Clash said her career "has always been one of transcendence and covert boundary-pushing", reaching a point at which "Taylor Swift is just Taylor Swift", not defined by any genre. [314], Swift possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range,[315] and a generally soft but versatile timbre. [246] In May 2021, she was awarded the Brit Global Icon Award,[247] and the National Music Publishers' Association's Songwriter Icon Award. Her real full name is Taylor Alison Swift. [605] Nine of her songs have topped the Billboard Hot 100. [333] Midnights received acclaim for her nuanced vocals. [357][358][359] Aside from clues in album liner notes, Swift avoided talking about the subjects of her songs. [340][341] On her first three studio albums, love, heartbreak, and insecurities, from an adolescent perspective, were dominant themes. [389] Swift was labeled by the media in her early career as "America's Sweetheart" for her likability and girl-next-door image. [173] After briefly dating English actor Tom Hiddleston,[174] Swift began dating English actor Joe Alwyn in September 2016. [72] Five singles were released in 2008 through 2009: "Love Story", "White Horse", "You Belong with Me", "Fifteen", and "Fearless". with Dave Meyers, and "You Need to Calm Down" (also serving as a co-executive producer) and "Lover" with Drew Kirsch,[380] but also ventured into sole direction with the videos for "The Man" (which won her the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction), "Cardigan", "Willow", "Anti-Hero" and "Bejeweled". 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She experimented with rock and electronic styles on Red (2012), which featured her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one song, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", and eschewed her country image in her synth-pop album, 1989 (2014), supported by chart-topping songs "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", and "Bad Blood". [168] The video for "Bad Blood" won Video of the Year and Best Collaboration at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. [170] At the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016, 1989 won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, and "Bad Blood" won Best Music Video. The song "Tim McGraw . [374] In an interview, White said that Swift "was keenly involved in writing the treatment, casting and wardrobe. [87] She won Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for "Love Story" at the 2009 CMT Music Awards, where she made a parody video of the song with rapper T-Pain called "Thug Story". [461] She endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. "This absolutely contributes to the success of her re-releases because fans are emotionally invested in Taylor in a personal and emotional way." Swift is famously secretive about her love life, except when it comes to her music. [321] Los Angeles Times remarked in 2010 that Swift's defining vocal feature is her attention to detail to convey an exact feeling"the line that slides down like a contented sigh or up like a raised eyebrow". [508] The Atlantic notes that Swift's "reign" defies the convention that the successful phase of an artist's career rarely lasts more than a few years. [142] She provided guest vocals for Tim McGraw's song "Highway Don't Care", which featured guitar work by Keith Urban. Swift began re-recording her first six albums after a dispute over their masters, re-releasing two in 2021Fearless (Taylor's Version) and Red (Taylor's Version). 3.7K. won Best Visual Effects, and "You Need to Calm Down" won Video of the Year and Video for Good. Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter; who made her debut in the music industry in 2006 and is still going strong with her long list of popular and chart-buster songs. [13] The family moved to a rented house in the suburban town of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania,[14] where Swift attended Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School. [109] Swift won other awards for Speak Now, including Songwriter/Artist of the Year by the Nashville Songwriters Association (2010 and 2011),[110][111] Woman of the Year by Billboard (2011),[112] and Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Country Music (2011 and 2012)[113] and the Country Music Association in 2011. [338][339] Her "diaristic" technique began with identifying an emotion, followed by a corresponding melody. "[9] Swift's personal experiences were a common inspiration for her early songs, which helped her navigate life. [379] She continued to co-direct music videos for the Lover singles "Me!" [127] On Red, Swift worked with longtime collaborators Nathan Chapman and Liz Rose, as well as new producers such as Max Martin and Shellback. By Doha Madani. [411] She has reinvented her image and style throughout her career, with each of her album cycles characterized by its own aesthetic and fashion. [335][336][337] She told The New Yorker in 2011 that she identifies as a songwriter first: "I write songs, and my voice is just a way to get those lyrics across. One asked: "Does Taylor Swift have a personal issue with Jill Biden? [476][477] Industry commentators note the rising popularity of Swift-themed dance parties in nightclubs worldwide. Here's a look inside the $81 million worth of mansions and penthouses the pop superstar owns", "Are You Ready for It? ",[193] and two U.S. top-20 singles"End Game" (featuring Ed Sheeran and rapper Future) and "Delicate". [295] Her albums were promoted to country radio, but music critics noted wide-ranging styles of pop and rock. "We are so excited to have Selena Gomez in our first wave of programming on HBO Max and watch her adventures in the kitchen as she, like many of us, tries to. [436] She has donated items to several charities for auction, including the UNICEF Tap Project and MusiCares. Her 2006 self-titled debut album made her the first female country singer to write a U.S. platinum-certified album. [164] At the 2014 American Music Awards, Swift received the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence. Taylor Swift It's far from Swift's first metamorphosis. She was also concerned that development deals may shelve artists,[31][22] and recalled: "I genuinely felt that I was running out of time. 13. She was one of the recipients of the Nashville Songwriters Association's Songwriter/Artist of the Year in 2007, becoming the youngest person to be honored with the title. [498] Rolling Stone listed Swift's country music as one of the biggest influences on 2010s pop music,[499] and ranked her 80th in their 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time list. no body, no crime (feat. [619][620] Swift received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from New York University and served as its commencement speaker on May 18, 2022. [399] The Daily Telegraph said her antennae for sexism are crucial for the industry. Her genre-spanning discography, artistic reinventions and songwriting have received critical praise and wide media coverage. Taylor Swift on the Vogue Magazine's Cover. "[20] She spent weekends performing at local festivals and events. [206][207] The lead single, "Me! [74] "You Belong with Me" was the album's highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two,[75] and was the first country song to top Billboard's all-genre Radio Songs chart. [414] Swift further popularized Polaroid motifs with 1989,[415] and cottagecore with Folklore and Evermore. [141], In 2013, Swift recorded "Sweeter than Fiction", a song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the One Chance film soundtrack. In a Colorado courtroom, Swift described the incident: "He stayed latched onto my bare ass cheek" as photos were being snapped. [162] She then returned her entire catalog plus 1989 to Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play and other digital streaming platforms in June 2017. Swift countersued for a symbolic $1 and won. It grossed $345.7million worldwide.
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