[338][339] Her "diaristic" technique began with identifying an emotion, followed by a corresponding melody. august. [200], Reputation was Swift's last album with Big Machine. [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". 20 Taylor Dated Joe Jonas In 2008 (Confirmed) In 2008, Taylor Swift dated Joe Jonas! [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. No hard feelings! [277] She admired the Dixie Chicks' defiant attitude and their ability to play their own instruments. In November 2018, she signed a new deal with the Universal Music Group; her subsequent releases were promoted by Republic Records. 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. [331] The Guardian highlighted "yo-yoing vocal yelps" and passionate climaxes as the trademarks of Swift's voice,[332] and that her country twang has faded away. No on both counts. [493][477] Business journalist Greg Jericho describes her as a "cultural vitality". [575] Her songs like "Love Story" are studied by evolutionary psychologists to understand the relationship between popular music and human mating strategies. Prioritize a positive body relationship. [84] That year she won five American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Favorite Country Album. [496] Rosen described Swift as the first country act whose fame has reached the world beyond the U.S.[305] Her chart success extends to Asia and the UK, where country music was not previously popular. [286] Her synth-pop album 1989 was influenced by some of her favorite 1980s pop acts, including Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Phil Collins, and Madonna. 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In 2009, she launched a l.e.i. It became her first number one in the U.S. and New Zealand,[123][124] and reached the top slot on iTunes' digital song sales chart 50 minutes after its release, earning the Fastest Selling Single in Digital History Guinness World Record. [501][502] Pitchfork opined, Swift changed the contemporary music landscape forever with her "unprecedented path from teenage country prodigy to global pop sensation" and a "singularly perceptive" discography that accommodates both musical and cultural shifts. Swift said the contract included a provision for her to maintain ownership of her masters. April 9, 2021 2:58 PM EDT. Perfectly Fine",[238] the first of which made Swift the second artist after Dolly Parton to have both the original and the re-recording of a single reach number one on the Hot Country Songs chart. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville at age 14 to become a country artist. 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Billboard 200 with sales of 1.28million copies in its first week. In 2018, she sold her Beverly Hills Cape Cod-style. gold rush. If you're not that good at describing, "painting a picture" can be reduced to two sentences about a place, time, or situation. [135] Its single "I Knew You Were Trouble" won Best Female Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. This article is about the singer-songwriter. "[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. [9][10] Swift identifies as a Christian. [2] Swift's father, Scott Kingsley Swift, is a former stockbroker for Merrill Lynch[3] and her mother, Andrea Gardner Swift (ne Finlay), is a former homemaker who previously worked as a mutual fund marketing executive. This is a list of who was the inspiration for what song, what interviews she talked about it in, and any other relevant information. [507][508] Hence, musicologists Mary Fogarty and Gina Arnold regard her as "the last great rock star". "[375], From 2014 to 2018, Swift collaborated with director Joseph Kahn on eight music videosfour each from her albums 1989 and Reputation. [140] During this time, she briefly dated English singer Harry Styles. Taylor Swift announced in April that she would cancel her concerts in 2020, and she is aware that not everybody is privileged as she is. Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter. [467], Media outlets describe Swift as a savvy businesswoman. [225] Alwyn co-wrote and co-produced select songs under the pseudonym William Bowery. Yes. Google Maps Ever the superstar, Swift also spends time in Los Angeles. Musician Taylor Swifthas a long history of staying silent on political and religious subjects. Unlike her previous relationships that were largely played out in the public eye - Taylor and Joe have consciously shunned the showbiz scene. [320] They also praised her for refraining from correcting her pitch with Auto-Tune. [570], She is a subject of academic study;[571] her music and fame are popular topics of scholarly media research. With the surprise midsummer release of Folklore, it seems that Taylor Swift has finally put out an indie record much cooler than her others, one that even a Pitchfork editor could love. [492], As one of the leading music artists of the 21st century, Swift has influenced the music industry in many aspects. Photo: Taylor Swift's Instagram Aside from her pop chart-topping music and warm and effervescent personality, Taylor Swift is also known for her love of cats, including the three she owns,. She definitely does! [173] After briefly dating English actor Tom Hiddleston,[174] Swift began dating English actor Joe Alwyn in September 2016. Taylor has also shown commitment to all things pumpkin-spiced on Tumblr. [300][301] Although the Nashville music industry was receptive of Swift's status as a country musician, critics accused her of abandoning the legitimate roots of country music in favor of crossover success in the mainstream pop market. [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. Because of her long-standing BFF status with Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift has no love for Justin Bieber. [493][305] Critics have since noted her musical style resonating in albums released by female country singers like Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris and Kelsea Ballerini. [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. [45] Taylor Swift was released on October 24, 2006. [168] The video for "Bad Blood" won Video of the Year and Best Collaboration at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. [248] "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)" and "This Love (Taylor's Version)" were released on September 17, 2021 and May 6, 2022, respectively. [342][343] She delved into the tumult of toxic relationships on Red,[344] and embraced nostalgia and post-romance positivity on 1989. She also took the time to surprise a fan at her bridal shower. Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com. 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[389] Swift was labeled by the media in her early career as "America's Sweetheart" for her likability and girl-next-door image. [491] Three years later, in light of her philanthropic support for independent record stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, Record Store Day named Swift their first-ever global ambassador. [265] Swift will embark on the Eras Tour in 2023; it broke the record for most concert tickets ever sold in a single day. Instead of having a singular person who is in charge of the direction of her career, she's largely in control and tells her team what plans/ideas she has and then they carry out her vision. She does, however, have a management team (called 13 Management). [296][297] After 2010, they observed that Swift's melodies are rooted in pop music, and the country music elements are limited to instruments such as banjo, mandolin, and fiddle, and her slight twang;[298][299] some commented that her country music identity was an indicator of her narrative songwriting rather than musical style. Swift became the youngest artist signed by the Sony/ATV Tree publishing house,[39] but left the Sony-owned RCA Records at the age of 14 due to the label's lack of care and them "cut[ting] other people's stuff". [605] Nine of her songs have topped the Billboard Hot 100. 4. [237] It was preceded by the three tracks: "Love Story (Taylor's Version)", "You All Over Me" with Maren Morris, and "Mr. Taylor Swift spent the early years of her childhood growing up on a Christmas tree farm. Her pet cats have been featured in some of her music videos,[401] and one of them is the third richest pet animal in the world with an estimated $97 million net worth. [18] She also traveled regularly to New York City for vocal and acting lessons. [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. [372], Swift's music, life and image are points of attention in the global celebrity culture. Swift has directed music videos and films, such as All Too Well: The Short Film (2021), and played supporting roles in others. Why did she look like that when FLOTUS walked out?" A number jumped to Taylor Swift's defense against the baseless suggestions . Not only does she have an approximated net worth of $360 million, but she also has a lengthy list of trophies under belt. [476][477] Industry commentators note the rising popularity of Swift-themed dance parties in nightclubs worldwide. 2007. [576][577] Economist Alan Krueger devised his concept "rockonomics"a microeconomic analysis of the music industryusing Swift, whom he considered an "economic genius". [54] Lover was the world's best-selling album by a solo artist of 2019, selling 3.2million copies. Taylor Swift hit back at a music industry peer for claiming she doesn't write her own songs, dismissing her contributions to her music as "co-writing." Damon Albarn, songwriter and . [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. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month & #RAINNDay, Taylor Swift has made a generous gift to RAINN. Are you ready for it? [618] She was the most googled female musician in 2019 and most googled musician overall in 2022. [239] The second re-recording Red (Taylor's Version) was released on November 12. [171], Swift dated Scottish DJ Calvin Harris from March 2015June 2016. After the 2018 AMAs, Swift garnered a total of 23 awards, becoming the most awarded female musician in AMA history, a record previously held by Whitney Houston. [428], Swift is a supporter of the arts. She'd write about what happened in school that day. Her 2022 album Midnights and single "Anti-Hero" broke all-time streaming records. The order is from her latest album (Evermore) to her oldest album (Taylor Swift). 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. [209] Lover and its singles earned nominations at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020. 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Her father was a stockbroker, while her mother was a homemaker who brought up Taylor and her younger brother, Austin. Turns out that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to music stars'. [260] Rolling Stone critics dubbed the album an "instant classic".