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Taylor Swift
Turning personal storytelling into global country and pop success, from Fearless to the Eras Tour.
Fearless · 1989
- Born
- 13 December 1989
- Birthplace
- West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for detailed narrative lyrics and changes in musical style. Her career has moved from Nashville country to pop and quieter folk-influenced records.
Early life
Pennsylvania childhood
Grew up in Pennsylvania, performing locally and learning guitar.
Nashville move
Her family moved to Tennessee as she pursued songwriting and a recording career.
Career
- 2005–2006
Recording start
Signed with Big Machine and released her debut album.
- 2010s
Pop expansion
Built an international touring career and moved decisively into pop.
- 2020
New recording approach
Released two albums shaped by fictional narratives and remote collaboration.
- 2021 onwards
Re-recording project
Released new versions of earlier albums alongside new music and the Eras Tour.
Selected work
Fearless
Country-pop album featuring Love Story and You Belong with Me.
1989
Synth-pop reinvention featuring Blank Space and Shake It Off.
Folklore
Intimate songs combining invented characters with personal reflection.
Beyond work
Artist ownership
Her re-recordings brought public attention to the ownership of master recordings.
Giving
Has supported disaster relief, education and food banks in cities visited on tour.
Sources & photo credit
Biography ↗Life and work ↗Photo: iHeartRadioCA. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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