Taylor Swift

The Queen of Country Pop

Taylor Swift has become one of the biggest music stars in the world over the past 15 years. But her journey to pop stardom started in the country music scene as a teenager.

Born in 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift grew up immersed in country music. She was inspired by legends like Dolly Parton and the Dixie Chicks and learned to play guitar and write songs at a young age. At age 14, her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her dreams of a career in country music.

Swift signed with Big Machine Records in 2005 at age 16 and released her self-titled debut album the next year. Songs like “Tim McGraw” and “Teardrops on My Guitar” showcased her talents for emotional storytelling through lyrics and established her as a rising star in country music. Her follow up album Fearless (2008) reached #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and the pop charts, achieving major crossover success. Songs like “You Belong With Me” and “Love Story” appealed to country and pop fans alike and made Swift a household name.

Over the next few years, Swift continued releasing hit country albums like Speak Now (2010) and Red (2012). But she also began experimenting with pop sounds, working with producers like Max Martin and Shellback. Her 2014 album 1989 marked her official transition to pop superstardom. 1989 spawned massive hits including “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” and “Bad Blood” and established Swift as one of the biggest global pop phenoms.

Swift’s subsequent albums Reputation (2017) and Lover (2019) cemented her status as both a critical and commercial force in pop music. She has won 10 Grammy Awards, including three Album of the Year awards, tying her with legends like Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder. Other career highlights include 23 Billboard Music Awards and being named Artist of the Decade at the 2019 American Music Awards.

While country music will always be part of Swift’s origin story, her willingness to take creative risks and evolve her sound is a huge part of her success. Her songwriting talent and honesty continue to resonate with fans across genres. Taylor Swift remains both a country and pop icon who has inspired a generation of musicians.

Discography

Albums

  • Speak Now (Taylor’s version) (2023-07-07)
  • Midnights (2022-10-21)
  • Taylor Swift (Taylor’s version) ()
  • 1989 (Taylor’s version) (2023-10-27)
  • The Vault (deluxe) (2021-03-16)
  • Lover (2019-08-23)
  • 1989 (2014-10-24)
  • Fearless (2008-11-11)
  • Red (Taylor’s version) (2021-11-11)
  • Red (2012-08-10)
  • reputation (Taylor’s version) ()
  • Speak Now (2010-10-25)
  • Taylor Swift (2006-10-24)
  • Fearless (Taylor’s version) (2021-04-09)
  • evermore (2020-12-11)
  • reputation (2017-11-10)
  • folklore (2020-07-24)

Singles

  • The Moment I Knew (2013-01-08)
  • willow (2020-12-11)
  • Sparks Fly (2011-08-10)
  • Last Christmas (2007)
  • …Ready for It? (2017-09-03)
  • ME! (2019-04-26)
  • Ours (2011-11-08)
  • I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s version) (from The Vault) (2021-11-12)
  • The Archer (2019-07-23)
  • Gorgeous (2017-10-20)
  • White Christmas (2007)
  • Come Back… Be Here (2015)
  • Love Story (2008-09-12)
  • Out of the Woods (2014-10-14)
  • Teardrops on My Guitar (2007-02-19)
  • Style (2015-02-13)
  • Everything Has Changed (2013-06-06)
  • Delicate (2018-03-11)
  • Begin Again (2012-09-25)
  • cardigan (2020-07-24)
  • Renegade (2021-07-02)
  • White Horse (2008)
  • Breathe (2008-10-21)
  • Fifteen (2009-10-09)
  • I Knew You Were Trouble. (2012-10-09)
  • Christmas Tree Farm (2019-12-06)
  • Blank Space (2014-11-10)
  • Silent Night (2007)
  • All Too Well (10 minute version) (Taylor’s version) (from The Vault) (2021-11-12)
  • Our Song (2007-08-22)
  • State of Grace (2012-10-16)
  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (2012-08-14)
  • Welcome to New York (2014-10-20)
  • This Love (Taylor’s version) (2022-05-06)
  • Superman (2011-11-08)
  • Fearless (2008-10-14)
  • Ronan (2012-09-08)
  • All of the Girls You Loved Before (2023-03-01)
  • 22 (2013-03-12)
  • You Are in Love (2015-02-24)
  • Picture to Burn (2008-02-03)
  • Tim McGraw (2006-06-19)
  • Two Is Better Than One (2009-10-19)
  • Question…? (2022-10-25)
  • You All Over Me (Taylor’s version) (from The Vault) (2021-03-26)
  • Santa Baby (2007)
  • If This Was a Movie (Taylor’s version) (2023-03-17)
  • You’re Not Sorry (2008-10-28)
  • I Heart ? (2008-07-29)
  • Half of My Heart (2010-05-31)
  • Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s version) (2021-09-17)
  • betty (2020-07-24)
  • Shake It Off (2014-08-18)
  • Red (2012-10-02)
  • The Best Day (2010)
  • The Story of Us (2011-05-24)
  • Spotify Singles (2018-04-13)
  • Girl at Home (2015)
  • the 1 (2020-07-24)
  • Mean (2010-10-19)
  • Call It What You Want (2017-11-03)
  • Eyes Open (Taylor’s version) (2023-03-17)
  • Speak Now (2010-10-05)
  • End Game (2018-01-12)
  • New Romantics (2016-02-23)
  • Back to December (2010-10-12)
  • Look What You Made Me Do (2017-08-24)
  • If This Was a Movie (2011-08-11)
  • The Last Time (2012-10-22)
  • Wonderland (2015-02-17)
  • Anti‐Hero (2022-10-21)
  • Safe & Sound (Taylor’s version) (2023-03-17)
  • You Belong With Me (2009-04-21)
  • Beautiful Eyes (2008-05-06)
  • Should’ve Said No (2008-05-18)
  • You Need to Calm Down (2019-06-14)
  • Both of Us (2012-06-06)
  • American Girl (2009-06-30)
  • Love Story (Taylor’s version) (2021-02-12)
  • Babe (2018-04-19)
  • Mine (2010-08-04)
  • Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s version) (from The Vault) (2021-04-07)
  • Bejeweled (2022-10-25)
  • Lover (2019-08-16)