She was also concerned that development deals may shelve artists,[31][22] and recalled: "I genuinely felt that I was running out of time. [240] Its final track, "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)"accompanied by the namesake short film directed by Swiftdebuted at number one on the Hot 100, becoming the longest song in history to top the chart. Here's a look inside the $81 million worth of mansions and penthouses the pop superstar owns", "Are You Ready for It? Billboard Hot 100. Between the money, fame, multiple Grammy Awards and platinum records, the pop star, 32, has experienced some of the . [295] Her albums were promoted to country radio, but music critics noted wide-ranging styles of pop and rock. New Female Vocalist of the Year. Taylor Alison Swift was born to Andrea Gardner Swift and Scott Kingsley Swift on 13th December, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania. However, she is in a serious relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn who is about one year younger than her. [31][50] Following her rise to fame, country labels became interested in signing young singers who write their own music. She released her debut album that was self-titled. [276] Hill was Swift's childhood role model, and she would often imitate her. Though Swift has properties throughout the U.S., she identifies Nashville as her home. American singer Taylor Swift isn't married yet. [50] As there was not enough furniture at the label yet, they would sit on the floor to do so. Swift became interest in music at the age of nine and performed in four Berks Youth Theatre Academy shows. [201] Vox called it a huge commitment from Universal, which was "far from assured" until Swift intervened. On Friday, Swift announced that she's adding eight more shows to her stadium trek and none of which include D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. This article is about the singer-songwriter. She signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2004 and a recording contract with Big Machine Records in 2005. [320] They also praised her for refraining from correcting her pitch with Auto-Tune. Prioritize a positive body relationship. [248] "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)" and "This Love (Taylor's Version)" were released on September 17, 2021 and May 6, 2022, respectively. [307][450] Swift publicly voiced her political opinion for the first time in the 2018 United States elections, when she endorsed Democratic candidates in her home state, Tennessee. The latter's "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" became the longest song to top the Hot 100. "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer was the first song Swift learned to play on the guitar. [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. Although they work for her, people were amazed by her gesture. 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[102] Speak Now, released on October 25, 2010,[103] debuted atop the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of one million copies. [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". Does Taylor Swift write her own songs and lyrics? [72] Five singles were released in 2008 through 2009: "Love Story", "White Horse", "You Belong with Me", "Fifteen", and "Fearless". 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. Taylor does not like to talk about her politics under a public spotlight unless it is about issues that matter deeply to her. [467], Media outlets describe Swift as a savvy businesswoman. It grossed $345.7million worldwide. She signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2004 and a recording contract . Four years earlier, Swift had informed Mueller's bosses that he had sexually assaulted her by groping her at an event. Early life By: Chi Luu. 4 & Bruno Mars, Rihanna & The Weeknd All Hit Top 10", "MTV Video Music Awards 2017: Winners list", "Taylor Swift explains her blunt testimony during her sexual assault trial", "Taylor Swift wipes social media profiles, fuelling expectations of new album", "Taylor Swift's New Single, 'Look What You Made Me Do,' Arrives (Listen)", "Taylor Swift scores first Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with 'LWYMMD', Australian Recording Industry Association, "Taylor Swift at Nos. [506], Publications consider Swift's million-selling albums an anomaly in the streaming-dominated industry following the end of the album era in the 2010s. gold rush. In a Colorado courtroom, Swift described the incident: "He stayed latched onto my bare ass cheek" as photos were being snapped. ", "How Taylor Swift mastered the singer-songwriter blueprint", "A Taylor Swift class is coming to the University of Texas. 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Taylor Swift It's far from Swift's first metamorphosis. [256] A feature film written and directed by Swift for Searchlight Pictures was announced on December 9, 2022. [468] Inc. dubs her an "incredible flywheel" of social media buzz and virtual word-of-mouth,[469] and The Ringer said she is an omnipresent "musical biosphere unto herself", having achieved the kind of success "that turns a person into an institution, into an inevitability. "[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. Swift's next albums, Fearless (2008) and Speak Now (2010), explored country pop. "[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. [121] Swift dated Conor Kennedy that year. US singer Taylor Swift has confirmed a report that music mogul Scooter Braun has sold the rights to her first six albums. She gave a girl $90 out of her purse in Central Park to get Chipotle for the fan's birthday. [47] The album peaked at number five on the U.S. [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". [292] The University of Texas at Austin,[572] New York University,[573] and Queen's University at Kingston offer courses on Swift in literary and sociopolitical contexts. "[388], Journalists have written about Swift's polite and "open" personality,[34][43] calling her a "media darling" and "a reporter's dream". [513][514] Variety dubbed Swift the "Queen of Stream" after she achieved multiple streaming feats as well. [299][323] With Folklore and Evermore, critics complimented her sharp and agile yet translucent and controlled vocals. [18] She also traveled regularly to New York City for vocal and acting lessons. [43][44] She began working on her eponymous debut album with producer Nathan Chapman, with whom she felt she had the right "chemistry". [476][477] Industry commentators note the rising popularity of Swift-themed dance parties in nightclubs worldwide. The most daring outfits Taylor Swift has worn over the years, from a see-through catsuit to gowns with bold cutouts. [417][447] In addition to charitable causes, she has made donations to her fans several times for their medical or academic expenses.