Taylor Swift

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albums

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- Fearless
- Released 2008

- Taylor Swift
- Released 2006

- Taylor Swift (Bonus Tracks)
- Released 2008

- Fearless: Platinum Edition
- Released 2009

biography

Taylor Swift became one of country-pop's brightest (and youngest) faces in 2006, when the 16-year-old vocalist released her first album. Although new to the American public, Swift had been performing since early childhood, taking inspiration and encouragement from her opera-singing grandmother. She sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before a Philadelphia 76ers game at the age of 11; the following year, she began practicing her guitar skills for several hours each day, only stopping when her fingers began to bleed. Swift's parents realized their child's dedication and began making regular visits to Nashville, TN, where Swift would perform casually and meet with songwriters in the area. The family then decided to move from their native Pennsylvania to an outlying Nashville suburb, which accelerated Swift's career.

While performing at the intimate Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Swift caught the eye of music industry veteran Scott Borchetta, who signed her to his newly formed label. Swift joined the roster at Big Machine Records and released her debut single, "Tim McGraw," in August 2006. The song drew upon her experience as a lovelorn high-school student, a theme that Swift revisited throughout her self-titled debut album. Released in late 2008, Taylor Swift catapulted the young songwriter to stardom, spawning a handful of hits (five consecutive Top Ten singles, a new record for a female solo artist) while earning multi-platinum sales. Swift also received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, an award she ultimately lost to Amy Winehouse. Two subsequent EPs -- Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection and Beautiful Eyes -- helped maintain Swift's popularity while whetting public demand for her sophomore release, Fearless, which arrived in November 2008. ~ Andrew Leahey & Megan Frye, All Music Guide

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- - taylorswift13: http://twitpic.com/k53yg - Getting photobombed by Daniel Craig = Priceless.
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  - taylorswift13: http://twitpic.com/k53yg - Getting photobombed by Daniel Craig = Priceless.

- - taylorswift13: @yelyahwilliams you should get some "brand new eyes" if your current ones aren't working for you. BAHAHAHA. Get it?
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  - taylorswift13: @yelyahwilliams you should get some "brand new eyes" if your current ones aren't working for you. BAHAHAHA. Get it?

- - taylorswift13: Somehow there is a leak in the closet of my tour bus, and all my clothes are damp. How fun is that?!
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  - taylorswift13: Somehow there is a leak in the closet of my tour bus, and all my clothes are damp. How fun is that?!

- - taylorswift13: Some of the coolest fans gave me an iPod loaded with awesome songs and notes last night. Listening now! Cortney and Danny, thanks!
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  - taylorswift13: Some of the coolest fans gave me an iPod loaded with awesome songs and notes last night. Listening now! Cortney and Danny, thanks!

- - taylorswift13: Somebody gave me Chelsea Handler's book at the show tonight! Eeee!!! Thank you Jeremy from North Carolina. Incredible gift.
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  - taylorswift13: Somebody gave me Chelsea Handler's book at the show tonight! Eeee!!! Thank you Jeremy from North Carolina. Incredible gift.

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- - hi
  - - By ScentlessArks
    - 11/17/2009 20:15:28
  - she is so sexy
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- - who is this dumbass?
  - - By metalman630
    - 10/17/2009 05:49:19
  - why is this jackass in my artists when it isn't on my zune?
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- - Taylor Swift
  - - By Soccerstrsmc
    - 9/28/2009 01:16:30
  - Hey guys if you think Taylor Swift is one of the BEST singers ever rate this comment as useful :)
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- - GREAT ON CD OK LIVE
  - - By Lexay11
    - 9/25/2009 19:10:58
  - My friend went to c her live and she said the cd is way better. So i looked her live music up on goolge and she sound just ok like my friend said. LOVE the cd but LIVE forget it!
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- - VMA's
  - - By BDOT18
    - 9/14/2009 13:35:42
  - Congrats Mrs. Taylor Swift that stunt Kanye pulled was uncalled for the crowd would agree too.
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