"Safe & Sound" won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. [340] She was the sole director of the videos for "The Man", for which Swift won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction in 2020; "Cardigan"; and "Willow". "I Knew You Were Trouble" peaked within the top five on charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S.[126] Three singles — "Begin Again", "22", and "Red" — reached the top 20 in the U.S.[52], Red was released on October 22, 2012. The companies acted as the official airlines for the Australian and Asian legs; Cornetto sponsored the Asian leg of the tour. [12] Following "Tim McGraw", four more singles were released throughout 2007 and 2008: "Teardrops on My Guitar", "Our Song", "Picture to Burn" and "Should've Said No". [517] Vote.org reported that 65,000 people had registered to vote within 24 hours of Swift's post, an unprecedented surge even accounting for usual registration increases as deadlines approach. 1", "Calvin Harris trumps Michael Jackson feat to join Taylor Swift, Rihanna and One Direction in Guinness World Records™ 2014 book", "Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble", "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. "[50], Borchetta said that although record industry peers initially disapproved of his signing a 16-year-old singer-songwriter, Swift tapped into a previously unknown market—teenage girls who listen to country music. [164] The following day, Apple announced that it would pay artists during the free trial period,[165] and Swift agreed to stream 1989 on the streaming service. [246] On March 12, 2021 Swift released her second sneak-peak of her re-recordings with her song "Wildest Dreams" in a commercial for the upcoming Spirit: Untamed movie. [223], During promotion for Lover in 2019, Swift became embroiled in a publicized dispute with talent manager Scooter Braun and her former label Big Machine, regarding the acquisition of the masters of her back catalog. [445] She was one of the "Silence Breakers" who spoke up about sexual assault, and were honored as Time Person of the Year in 2017. [349] Swift considers Obama to be a role model. [558][559] The cameras showed massive growth in sales after partnership with Swift. With this achievement, Swift became the first act to have four albums sell one million copies within one week in the U.S.[190] The album topped the charts in the UK, Australia, and Canada. Swift became the youngest artist signed by the Sony/ATV Tree publishing house[38] but left the Sony-owned RCA Records at the age of 14. It was released on August 16, 2019, through Republic Records, as the third single from the album.Inspired by Swift moving-in with her romantic partner, the song puts a spin … For me, it was enough [525] Swift shared resources to support the Black Lives Matter movement[526] and an essay written by former President Barack Obama on policy change in the wake of the George Floyd protests, advocating for mail-in voting for the 2020 U.S. elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. [130][131] It was Swift's first number-one album in the U.K.[132] The Red Tour ran from March 2013 to June 2014 and grossed over $150 million, becoming the highest-grossing country tour when it completed. [305] Her debut album depicts infatuation from the perspective of a high school teenage girl,[289] a theme that continued on Fearless, which features fairy tale imagery to explore the disconnect between fantasy and reality. [185] The single was Swift's first number-one U.K. "Never have I ever before" [16] The family moved to a rented house in the suburban town of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania,[17] where she attended Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School. [Outro] Though Swift has properties throughout the U.S., she identifies Nashville as her home. All except "The Story of Us" were Billboard Hot Country Songs top-three entries, with "Sparks Fly" and "Ours" reaching number one. [538], While promoting her fourth album, Red, Swift offered exclusive album promotions through Target,[539] Papa John's Pizza,[540] and Walgreens. [283] Musical instruments that she plays include guitar, piano, banjo and ukulele. [504] The music video for Swift's anti-bullying song "Mean" deals in part with homophobia in high schools; it was nominated for an MTV VMA social activism award in 2011. And she stayed for both the 15-hour shooting days, even when she wasn't in the scenes. [460] In 2008, she donated $100,000 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Iowa flood. [462] She also recorded a song for the Hope for Haiti Now album. 'Cause you were never mine [157] Three of its singles — "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", and "Bad Blood" featuring rapper Kendrick Lamar — reached number one in Australia, Canada, and the U.S.[158] The singles "Style" and "Wildest Dreams" reached the top 10 in the U.S.[159] Other singles were "Out of the Woods" and "New Romantics". 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[14] She attended preschool and kindergarten at the Alvernia Montessori School, run by the Bernadine Franciscan sisters,[15] before transferring to The Wyndcroft School. It entered the U.S. [534][535] She released a special edition of her album Speak Now through Target. [215] Swift won six awards at the 2019 American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Artist of the Decade. [453] In June 2019, Forbes estimated Swift's net worth at $360 million. Whispers of "Are you sure?" 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Church jokingly told Swift she should give him her first gold record as thanks for getting fired. [206], Swift released her seventh studio album, Lover, on August 23, 2019. She broke into the country music scene with her eponymous debut studio album in 2006, which featured the singles "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song". [494] In June 2020, she donated to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund in light of the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement and urged fans to do the same. [134] The album earned several accolades, including four nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014. Swift persuaded Big Machine to hire her demo producer Nathan Chapman, with whom she felt she had the right "chemistry". [201] In late November, Big Machine Records released a Reputation Stadium Tour playlist for streaming services. Her father, Scott Kingsley Swift, is a former stockbroker for Merrill Lynch; her mother, Andrea Gardner Swift (née Finlay), is a former homemaker who previously worked as a mutual fund marketing executive. 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August slipped away into a moment in time [169] In 2015, Swift won the Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist. [487], Swift donated to American singer-songwriter Kesha to help with her legal battles against Dr. Luke[488] and to actress Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation organization. [80][87] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times found it "refreshing to see someone so gifted make the occasional flub". But I can see us lost in the memory [305][307] She delved into the tumult of toxic relationships on Red[308] and embraced nostalgia and positivity after failed relationships on 1989. [425][426] At the 64th BMI Awards in 2016, Swift was the first woman to be honored with an award named after its recipient. "[116], The Speak Now World Tour ran from February 2011 to March 2012 and grossed over $123 million. [10][11] Swift spent her early years on a Christmas tree farm that her father purchased from one of his clients. "Lover" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her seventh studio album of the same name (2019). [68] All five singles were Billboard Hot Country Songs top-10 entries, with "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me" peaking at number one. [554] In 2018, Swift released two commercials for AT&T. [151] She promoted the album through various campaigns, including inviting fans to secret album-listening sessions. ",[194] and two U.S. top-20 singles — "End Game" (featuring Ed Sheeran and rapper Future) and "Delicate". [457][458] She has received The Big Help Award for her "dedication to helping others" and "inspiring others through action"[459] and the Ripple of Hope Award for her "dedication to advocacy at such a young age". Swift wrote the album entirely by herself, and co-produced all tracks with longtime collaborator Nathan Chapman.She described the album as a loose concept album about confessions, inspired by her personal life. [44] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times described it as "a small masterpiece of pop-minded country, both wide-eyed and cynical, held together by Ms. [450] In 2014, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category[451] and again in 2017 in its "All-Star Alumni" category. [64][65], Swift's second studio album, Fearless, was released on November 11, 2008. "[48] She spent much of 2006 promoting Taylor Swift with a radio tour, television appearances, and opening for Rascal Flatts on select dates during their 2006 tour[49] after they fired their previous opening act, Eric Church, for playing longer than his allotted time. [296], A writer for The Tennessean conceded in 2010 that Swift was "not the best technical singer", but described her as the "best communicator that we've got". [522], Swift is a vocal critic of white supremacy, systemic racism, and police brutality in the U.S.[523][498] In May 2020, she called for justice in the deaths of African-American men Ahmaud Arbery[524] and George Floyd. Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Swift's third studio album, Speak Now (2010), blended country pop with elements of rock, featuring the top-ten singles "Mine" and "Back to December". [141], In 2013, Swift recorded "Sweeter than Fiction", a song she wrote and produced with Jack Antonoff for the One Chance film soundtrack. "[293] In another review of Speak Now, The Village Voice wrote that her phrasing was previously "bland and muddled, but that's changed. [46], Big Machine Records was still in its infancy during the June 2006 release of the lead single, "Tim McGraw". Home and Away's Willow faces Bella's anger as she returns to Summer Bay ... 99 genius food hacks we wish we'd tried sooner ... Taylor Swift stuns at 2021 Grammy Awards Daily Mail. I never needed anything more [25] She was rejected, however, because "everyone in that town wanted to do what I wanted to do. “august” debuted at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the chart week of August 8, 2020. Her narrative songwriting, which often takes inspiration from her personal life, has received widespread critical praise and media coverage. [341][342], Swift's personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. [176] She began dating English actor Joe Alwyn in September 2016. [43] Taylor Swift was released on October 24, 2006. [196], In April 2018, Swift featured on Sugarland's "Babe" from their album Bigger. [541] She became a spokesmodel for Diet Coke, and Keds sneakers,[542] released her third Elizabeth Arden fragrance, named Taylor by Taylor Swift,[543] and continued her partnerships with Sony Electronics and American Greetings. [140] During this time, she had a short-term relationship with English singer Harry Styles. Discussing McCartney and Harris, Swift has said, "They've taken chances, but they've also been the same artist for their entire careers". August slipped away into a moment in time 2", "Taylor Swift Will Keep New Album From Streaming for a Week", "Official: Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Album Sells 1.2M Copies in US During First Week", "Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Rules Australia's Albums Chart", "Taylor Swift Schools the Music Industry Once Again, While Streaming Services Wring Their Hands", "Taylor Swift's 'New Year's Day' Goes to Country Radio: Is Country Ready for It? Billboard Hot 100 at number three. [452] In 2015, Swift became the youngest woman to be included on Forbes' list of the 100 most powerful women, ranked at number 64. [230] Swift co-wrote some songs with her boyfriend Joe Alwyn, under the pseudonym William Bowery. With sales of over 200 million records worldwide, Swift is one of the best-selling music artists. [325] Without referencing her personal life, she imposed her emotions onto imagined characters and story arcs, which liberated her from the mental stress caused by tabloid attention and suggested new paths for her artistry. [479] In 2009, Swift recorded a Sound Matters public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness for the importance of listening "responsibly" to prevent hearing impairment. Wishin' I could write my name on it [427] Her albums Red and 1989 featured on Rolling Stone's 2020 revision of their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. She'd write about what happened in school that day. [322] Billboard writes that her track 5's are "notoriously tear-jerking. [b] Around this time, she was working on her fifth studio album, 1989, with producers Jack Antonoff, Max Martin, Shellback, Imogen Heap, Ryan Tedder, and Ali Payami. [362] Often labeled by the media as "America's Sweetheart",[363][364] a sobriquet based on her down-to-earth personality[365][366] and girl-next-door image,[367][368] Swift insists she does not "live by all these rigid, weird rules that make me feel all fenced in. And I can see us twisted in bedsheets [311] Besides romance, other themes addressed in Swift's music include parent-child relationships, friendships,[312][313] alienation, and self-awareness. [37] Rose thought the sessions were "some of the easiest I've ever done. [268] Her synth-pop album 1989 was influenced by some of her favorite 1980s pop acts, including Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Phil Collins and Madonna. "[253][254] Twain, both as a songwriter and performer, was her biggest musical influence. But do you remember? [473] In 2013, Swift donated $100,000 to the Nashville Symphony. Swift said the contract included a provision for her to maintain ownership of her master recordings. 'Cause it was never mine I sincerely appreciate it. [193] It spawned three other international singles, including the U.S. top-five entry "...Ready for It? [234] In Germany, Folklore was supported by another single, "The 1". [121] From July to September 2012, Swift dated political heir Conor Kennedy. "[264] She likes Springsteen for being "so musically relevant after such a long period of time". [498] During the 2008 United States presidential election, she promoted the Every Woman Counts campaign, aimed at engaging women in the political process. [239] It was the best-selling album of 2020 in the U.S., having sold 1.2 million copies by January 2021. [160] The 1989 World Tour ran from May to December 2015 and was the highest-grossing tour of the year with $250 million in total revenue. I just like the way that I feel like, and that makes me feel very free". [350] According to The New York Times and marketing executive Matt B. Britton, Swift's business savvy has helped her "excel as an authentic personality who establishes direct connections with her audience", "touch as many people as possible", and "generate a kind of advocacy and excitement that no level of advertising could". [20] 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. [204] At the American Music Awards of 2018, Swift won four awards, including Artist of the Year and Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist. Drawing inspiration from various pop, rock, and electronic genres, Swift's fourth studio album Red (2012) saw her transcending her country roots. [168] At the 2014 American Music Awards, Swift received the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence. Worldwide, the tour grossed $345.7 million,[200] making it the second highest-grossing concert tour of the year. 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[475] She also donated thousands of books to the Reading Public Library in Pennsylvania,[476] the Nashville Public Library in Tennessee,[477] and New York City schools. Your back beneath the sun [218] Although critics reviewed the film negatively, Swift's role received positive feedback. [256] She admired the Dixie Chicks' defiant attitude and their ability to play their own instruments. [175] She subsequently dated English actor Tom Hiddleston for a few months. [83] 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". Learn how to do just about everything at eHow. [12] The Village Voice argued that Swift's "iceberg songs" were "not confessional, but dramatic", and commended Swift for creating "characters and situations—some from life—and [finding] potent ways to describe them". [466][467] Swift donated to the Houston Food Bank after Hurricane Harvey struck the city in 2017. [222] In February 2020, Swift signed an exclusive global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, after her 16-year-old contract with Sony/ATV Music Publishing expired. [330] In an interview, White elaborated that Swift "was keenly involved in writing the treatment, casting and wardrobe. [Chorus] [377], Swift's early career as a country singer-songwriter plays an important role in shaping the modern country music scene. [73] Swift also performed as a supporting act for Keith Urban's Escape Together World Tour in 2009. With "Our Song", Swift became the youngest person to single-handedly write and sing a number-one song on the chart. [376] Vogue regards Swift as one of the world's most influential figures in sustainable fashion. [265] She aspires to be like Harris as she grows older because of prioritizing music over fame. "[324], On her 2020 albums Folklore and Evermore, Swift was inspired by escapism and romanticism to explore fictional narratives. 'Cause you weren't mine to lose [211] Other singles from Lover were the U.S. top-10 singles "You Need to Calm Down" and "Lover", and U.S. top-40 single "The Man". [480] She has donated items to several charities for auction, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the UNICEF Tap Project, MusiCares, and Feeding America. [442] She has the millennium's most number one albums in Ireland and the United Kingdom for a female artist. "[288] The Guardian wrote that Swift "cranks melodies out with the pitiless efficiency of a Scandinavian pop factory. 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