[453] She criticized the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (1973) and end federal abortion rights in 2022. 20 Taylor Dated Joe Jonas In 2008 (Confirmed) In 2008, Taylor Swift dated Joe Jonas! She has proved her worth by securing her place in one of the most successful singers of all time by giving back to back record-breaking albums and solos. [234], Following the masters dispute, Swift released two re-recorded albums in 2021, to critical appraisal centering on Swift's vocals. [338][339] Her "diaristic" technique began with identifying an emotion, followed by a corresponding melody. [194] Reputation was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019. [578] In 2022, entomologists named a new millipede species, Nannaria swiftae, in her honor. [437] As recipient of the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year in 2011, Swift donated $25,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tennessee. [233] She was 2020's highest-paid musician in the U.S., and the world's highest-paid solo musician. In addition, in the event that Universal sold any part of its stake in Spotify, it agreed to distribute a non-recoupable portion of the proceeds among their artists. 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[615] In 2014, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category[616] and again in 2017 in its "All-Star Alumni" category. Basically, I was just her editor. [454] Swift advocates for LGBT rights,[455] and has called for the passing of the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. [306] Her albums Reputation (2017) and Lover (2019) have an upbeat pop production; the former incorporates hip hop and trap elements. [48] It made Swift the first female country-music artist to write or co-write every track on a U.S. platinum-certified album. Musician Taylor Swifthas a long history of staying silent on political and religious subjects. Swift has directed music videos and films, such as All Too Well: The Short Film (2021), and played supporting roles in others. [53] "Teardrops on My Guitar" reached number thirteen on the U.S. He broke Selena's heart too many times and Taylor made her disgust clear when she. [249][250], Outside her albums, Swift featured on five songs in 20212023: "Renegade" and "Birch" by Big Red Machine,[251] a remix of Haim's "Gasoline"[252] and Sheeran's "The Joker and the Queen",[253] and "The Alcott" by the National. [433] Also a promoter of children's literacy, she has donated money and books to various schools around the country to improve education. [394] Clash described Swift as a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. [378], Her production house, Taylor Swift Productions, Inc., is credited with producing all of her visual media starting with her 2018 concert documentary Reputation Stadium Tour. She had such a clear vision of what she was trying to say. [428], Swift is a supporter of the arts. [47] The album peaked at number five on the U.S. [371], Swift emphasizes visuals as a key creative component of her music making process. [224] With her 2021 re-recorded albums, critics began to praise the mature, deeper and "fuller" tone of her voice. [9][10] Swift identifies as a Christian. [148], In March 2014, Swift began living in New York City. [261][262] Commercially, Billboard described the album as a blockbuster,[263] and CNBC called it Swift's biggest success yet. ", "Detwanging country music: how Nashville took the UK", "4 Ways Billboard Woman of the Year Taylor Swift Changed Country Music", "Taylor Swift Left a Blank Space in Country Music. [575] Her songs like "Love Story" are studied by evolutionary psychologists to understand the relationship between popular music and human mating strategies. 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[319] After transitioning to pop music with 1989, reviews of her vocals remained mixed; critics complained that she lacks proper technique but appreciated her usage of her voice to communicate her feelings to the audience, prioritizing "intimacy over power and nuance". I wanted to capture these years of my life on an album while they still represented what I was going through. [128] The album incorporated many pop and rock styles such as heartland rock, dubstep and dance-pop. [564] Various sources deem Swift's music a paradigm representing the millennial generation;[565] Vox called her the "millennial Bruce Springsteen",[566] and The Times named her "the Bob Dylan of our age". [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. [287] Reputation was inspired by the downsides of Swift's fame,[345] and Lover detailed her realization of the "full spectrum of love". Are you ready for it? [155] Swift launched the short-lived The Swift Life mobile app for fans in late 2017. 2008. [442], Swift donated to fellow singer-songwriter Kesha to help with her legal battles against Dr. Luke[417] and to actress Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation organization. The singer was seen on Twitter Monday night in a congratulatory video clip for the NBA's MVP award recipient Russell Westbrook. [98] She hosted and performed as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live; she was the first host to write their own opening monologue. [618] She was the most googled female musician in 2019 and most googled musician overall in 2022. Between the money, fame, multiple Grammy Awards and platinum records, the pop star, 32, has experienced some of the . [156], Prior to 1989's release, Swift stressed the importance of albums to artists and fans. [381] After Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, Swift debuted as a filmmaker with All Too Well: The Short Film,[265] which made her the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Music Video as a sole director. Her father was a stockbroker, while her mother was a homemaker who brought up Taylor and her younger brother, Austin. Brand Ambassador & Remuneration. [570], She is a subject of academic study;[571] her music and fame are popular topics of scholarly media research. [402], Swift's fashion appeal has been picked up by publications such as People,[404] Elle,[405] Vogue,[406] and Maxim. [314] Billboard credited her with influencing artists to take creative ownership of their music, as she "has the power to pull any sound she wants into mainstream orbit". [34], In Nashville, Swift worked with experienced Music Row songwriters such as Troy Verges, Brett Beavers, Brett James, Mac McAnally, and the Warren Brothers[35][36] and formed a lasting working relationship with Liz Rose. [451], She identifies as a pro-choice[452] feminist, and is one of the founding signatories of the Time's Up movement against sexual harassment. Turns out that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to music stars'. [425][426] Swift donated to the Houston Food Bank after Hurricane Harvey struck the city in 2017. [395] The New York Times asserted in 2013 that her "dating history has begun to stir what feels like the beginning of a backlash" and questioned whether she was in the midst of a "quarter-life crisis". Asked why photos of . The singles, in that order, were "Cardigan", "Betty", and "Exile" from Folklore, and "Willow", "No Body, No Crime", and "Coney Island" from Evermore. [127] On Red, Swift worked with longtime collaborators Nathan Chapman and Liz Rose, as well as new producers such as Max Martin and Shellback. [212][213] Swift began re-recording her back catalog in November 2020. 10. [164] At the 2014 American Music Awards, Swift received the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence. [220], Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift released two surprise albums: Folklore on July 24, and Evermore on December 11, 2020. [481][482] Also that year, she became a spokesperson for the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators and Sony Cyber-shot digital cameras. 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Taylor Swift's entire catalogue is back on Spotify. 13. [206][207] The lead single, "Me! [322], Reviews of Swift's later albums were more appreciative of her vocals, finding them less nasal, richer, and more resonant. Thank you for helping us ensure all survivors are believed and supported! She also took the time to surprise a fan at her bridal shower. Moving to Tennessee from Pennsylvania, she was determined to make a mark in the country music industry and decided to pursue it as her career. [91], Swift featured on John Mayer's single "Half of My Heart" and Boys Like Girls' single "Two Is Better Than One", both of which she co-wrote. She gave a girl $90 out of her purse in Central Park to get Chipotle for the fan's birthday. "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer was the first song Swift learned to play on the guitar. [54] Swift also released two EPs, The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection in October 2007 and Beautiful Eyes in July 2008. [81], In 2009, the music video for "You Belong with Me" was named Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. This article is about the singer-songwriter. [142] She provided guest vocals for Tim McGraw's song "Highway Don't Care", which featured guitar work by Keith Urban. "[270] Swift said she owes her confidence to her mother, who helped her prepare for class presentations as a child. [247][570] The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) ranked her as the Global Recording Artist of the Year for a record three times (2014, 2019 and 2022). 1 on Billboard 200 Chart With Year's Biggest Week", "Taylor Swift Releases New 'Fearless' Vault Song 'Mr. 1", "Calvin Harris trumps Michael Jackson feat to join Taylor Swift, Rihanna and One Direction in Guinness World Records 2014 book", "Taylor Swift Leads Record Breaking Digital Sales Week", "Taylor Swift raises the bar with a savvy 'Red' marketing campaign", "Taylor Swift's 'Red': A Canonical Coming-Of-Age Album", "Taylor Swift's 'Red' Sells 1.21 Million; Biggest Sales Week for an Album Since 2002", "Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Justin Bieber Among 2014 Guinness Record-Setters", "Taylor Swift Scores Fourth U.K. No. [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". With a net worth of $360 million, you'd probably expect Taylor Swift to have her own in-house chef. Shine in Evening Wear Taylor Swift Style 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". [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. won Best Visual Effects, and "You Need to Calm Down" won Video of the Year and Video for Good. [135] Its single "I Knew You Were Trouble" won Best Female Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. [38] Rose thought the sessions were "some of the easiest I've ever done. Unlike her previous relationships that were largely played out in the public eye - Taylor and Joe have consciously shunned the showbiz scene. Taylor Swift, in full Taylor Alison Swift, (born December 13, 1989, West Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American pop and country music singer-songwriter whose tales of young heartache achieved widespread success in the early 21st century. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville at age 14 to become a country artist. On June 30, 2022 The Sun exclusively revealed that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn are secretly engaged - five years after they first started dating. [141], In 2013, Swift recorded "Sweeter than Fiction", a song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the One Chance film soundtrack. In January 2020, she booked a gym for her workout session and asked everybody to leave the gym including Justin Bieber, who was already working out in the gym when Taylor arrived there. [604], In the US, Swift has sold over 37.3million albums as of 2019,[593] when Billboard placed her eighth on its Greatest of All Time Artists Chart. [424] In 2016, she donated $1million to Louisiana flood relief efforts and $100,000 to the Dolly Parton Fire Fund. She gushed about her new kitten, she answered Ellen's "Burning Questions," and they discussed some questionable shower habits, too. With his help, Swift modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch as part of their "Rising Stars" campaign, had an original song included on a Maybelline compilation CD, and attended meetings with major record labels. ",[193] and two U.S. top-20 singles"End Game" (featuring Ed Sheeran and rapper Future) and "Delicate". 1 on Hot Country Songs Chart: 'I'm So Grateful to the Fans', "Red (Taylor's Version): Release date, tracklist and why Taylor Swift is rerecording her albums", "Taylor Swift's 10-minute 'All Too Well' is longest song to reach No.1", "Nine of the 10 Highest-Paid Musicians of 2021 Were Men", "Dua Lipa's 'Levitating' Is Most-Streamed Song of 2021 In U.S., Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous: The Double Album' Is MRC Data's Top Album", "Taylor Swift to receive BRITs Global Icon award", "NMPA to honor Taylor Swift with Songwriter Icon Award among other 2021 annual meeting honorees", "Swifties Are Freaking Out About 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version),' But Wonder 'What Era Are We In? In the same month, the singer said she would pay the salary and healthcare of employees in a Nashville vintage record store. She attended Alvernia Montessori School. Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter. [417][447] In addition to charitable causes, she has made donations to her fans several times for their medical or academic expenses. But I was inspired by this lady ever since. [422] In response to the May 2010 Tennessee floods, Swift donated $500,000 during a telethon hosted by WSMV. She ventured into indie folk and alternative rock in her 2020 albums Folklore and Evermore, whose singles "Cardigan" and "Willow" topped the Hot 100. She does, however, have a management team (called 13 Management). In November 2018, she signed a new deal with the Universal Music Group; her subsequent releases were promoted by Republic Records. [488] She signed a multi-year deal with television company AT&T in 2016 and bank corporation Capital One in 2019. [386][387] Music critics Sam Sanders and Ann Powers regard Swift as a "surprisingly successful composite of megawatt pop star and bedroom singer-songwriter. 4. Taylor Swift has hit back at claims that she does not write her own songs as "so damaging." The "All Too Well" singer found herself in a Twitter spat with an unlikely adversary this week. [50] She spent much of 2006 promoting Taylor Swift with a radio tour, television appearances; she opened for Rascal Flatts on select dates during their 2006 tour,[51] as a replacement for Eric Church. [187] It incorporated a heavy electropop sound, along with hip hop, R&B, and EDM influences. [340] Swift explained that she welcomed the new songwriting direction after she stopped worrying about commercial success. [478][479], Swift has endorsed many brands and businesses. [309][310] Musicologist Nate Sloan remarked that Swift's pop music transition was rather motivated by her need to expand her artistry. And with rumors that the two could be engaged (or at least are headed in that. [166][167] In 2015, Swift won the Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist. [185] It topped charts in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the U.S.[186] Reputation was released on November 10, 2017. [235][236] The first, Fearless (Taylor's Version), peaked atop the Billboard 200, becoming the first re-recorded album to do so. [617] Swift became the youngest woman to be included on Forbes' list of the 100 most powerful women in 2015, ranked at number 64. [76] All five singles were Hot Country Songs top-10 entries, with "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me" topping the chart. US entertainment magazine Variety first reported on Monday that. Taylor Swift has been making bold fashion statements for almost a decade. [361] Without referencing her personal life, she imposed emotions onto imagined characters and story arcs, which liberated her from tabloid attention and suggested new paths for her artistry. [328][329][330] An i review said Swift's voice is "leagues better now" with her new-found vocal furniture. No on both counts. [242] It won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the YearSwift's record third win in the categoryand the Grammy Award for Best Music Video. Four years earlier, Swift had informed Mueller's bosses that he had sexually assaulted her by groping her at an event. [390][391] YouGov surveys ranked her as the world's most admired female musician from 2019 to 2021. On the surface. Swift said the contract included a provision for her to maintain ownership of her masters. [414] Swift further popularized Polaroid motifs with 1989,[415] and cottagecore with Folklore and Evermore. [438] In 2012, Swift participated in the Stand Up to Cancer telethon, performing the charity single "Ronan", which she wrote in memory of a four-year-old boy who died of neuroblastoma. With "Our Song", Swift became the youngest person to single-handedly write and sing a number-one song on the chart. She is the longest-reigning act of Billboard Artist 100 (64 weeks),[606] the soloist with the most cumulative weeks (56) atop the Billboard 200,[598] the woman with the most Hot 100 entries (188),[607] top-ten songs (40),[608] and weeks atop the Top Country Albums (98),[609] and the act with the most Digital Songs number-ones (23). 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[276] Hill was Swift's childhood role model, and she would often imitate her. "Miss Americana," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday, features a moment where the singer opens up about having her appearance picked apart and the . She is the most streamed woman on Spotify, and the only act to have five albums open with over one million copies sold in the US. She definitely does! 11. [9][283] She likes Springsteen and the Stones for remaining musically relevant for a long time[284] and credits the Stones with being "a huge influence on my entire outlook on my career. [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". "[116], The Speak Now World Tour ran from February 2011 to March 2012 and grossed over $123million,[117] followed up with its live album, Speak Now World Tour: Live. 1 on Hot 100", "Live Music's $20 Billion Year: The Grateful Dead's Fare Thee Well Reunion, Taylor Swift, One Direction Top Boxscore's Year-End", "Taylor Swift Has Written an Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal", "Taylor Swift's Label Head Explains Spotify Removal", "Taylor Swift Pens Open Letter Explaining Why '1989' Won't Be on Apple Music", "Apple Changes Course After Taylor Swift Open Letter: Will Pay Labels During Free Trial", "Taylor Swift is putting 1989 on Apple Music", "Taylor Swift returns to Spotify on the day Katy Perry's album comes out", "Taylor Swift: 2014 Billboard Woman of the Year", "Taylor Swift Wins Dick Clark Award of Excellence at 2014, Presented by Diana Ross", "Watch Taylor Swift's Stunning Acoustic Performance of 'Blank Space' at the Grammy Museum", "Taylor Swift wins international female solo artist at Brit awards 2015", "2015 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Revealed: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran & More", "2015 ACM Award Milestone Winners Include Swift, Lambert", "Taylor Swift Joins Elite Club to Win Grammy Album of the Year More Than Once: See the Rest", "Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris Split After 15 Months Together", "Taylor Swift Co-Wrote Calvin Harris' Smash Hit 'This Is What You Came For', "Tom Hiddleston finally tells us the truth about his relationship with Taylor Swift", "Taylor Swift Finally Reveals When She Started Dating Joe Alwyn in Lover Album", "Taylor Swift Talks Newfound 'Freedom,' 'Lover' Tour Plans and So Much More", "Taylor Swift, pop princess, wins song of the year at the CMA Awards", "Ed Sheeran Tops Hot 100, Katy Perry Debuts at No. [168] As a songwriter, she has been honored by the Nashville Songwriters Association,[60][586] the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the National Music Publishers' Association and was the youngest person on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time in 2015. In 2013, she left a $500 tip for waiters at a Philadelphia restaurant and gave the head chef two tickets to her concert. [55][56] She promoted her debut album extensively as the opening act for other country musicians' tours throughout 20062007, including George Strait,[57] Brad Paisley,[58] and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. [225] Alwyn co-wrote and co-produced select songs under the pseudonym William Bowery. [4] As a child, she enjoyed Disney film soundtracks: "My parents noticed that, once I had run out of words, I would just make up my own. She seems to support politicians that reflect her personal values and has supported both Republican and Democratic causes but right now leans democratic. Although Swift has taken public stances in support of racial tolerance and diversity and provided a rather oblique statement of support when she spoke about the 2008 election of former President Barack Obama, her music videos and her albums are somewhat devoid of non-White artists. [257], Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights, was released on October 21, 2022. [576][577] Economist Alan Krueger devised his concept "rockonomics"a microeconomic analysis of the music industryusing Swift, whom he considered an "economic genius". Media scrutiny inspired the urban-flavored Reputation (2017) and its number-one single "Look What You Made Me Do". Billboard 200 with sales of 1.28million copies in its first week. [360], On her 2020 albums Folklore and Evermore, Swift was inspired by escapism and romanticism to explore fictional narratives. [85] Billboard named her 2009's Artist of the Year. 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