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Introduction
Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. She is known as a singer-songwriter and sometimes appears as an actress. She has grown widely popular in recent years and is known all over the world ("Taylor Swift Biography"). -
Taylor releases "Tim McGraw"
After trying extremely hard for over 4 years, Taylor finally succeeded in getting a record label with Big Machine Records at the age of 16. Taylor always had a passion for singing and knew she wanted to do it for the rest of her life since the very beginning. Her first single, "TIm McGraw", was a huge hit and started off her successful career ("CMT : News : When She Thinks "Tim McGraw," Taylor Swift Savors Payoff."). -
Taylor Swift Tops The Charts
Taylor proves that she is increasing in popularity when her new Album of the time, Fearless, sells 592,000 copies in the first week. The sends her to number 1 for the country album chart. Taylor likes to credit her fans for her success. She gives back to her fans by streaming performances on her MySpace account ("News : Headlines : No Surprise: Taylor Swift Debuts No. 1 : Great American Country."). -
Taylor Turns to Pop
Taylor releases a new album, Red, that is starting to turn her from a country to a pop singer. She claims that this change was influenced by recent relationships she has been in. The album becomes massively popular, especially with the single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". Taylor's career as a pop singer took off with this album (Effron). -
Taylor Gives Back
In her extremely busy life with her career reaching it's highest point, Taylor still takes the time to stop and visit at a Children's Hospital. Taylor is down to earth and enjoys making others happy. Throughout her career she has been extremely charitable, always giving back to the community (Carneiro). -
Taylor Becomes a Pop Sensation
Taylor releases a new pop hit, "Shake It Off", that becomes the pinnacle of her pop career. Taylor states, "I think it’s the most important thing in life to dance to the beat of your own drum". The song is centered around this belief and she shares that in her behind the scenes videos, which is just another way Taylor likes to give back to her fans ("Taylor Swift - Shake It Off Outtakes Video #1 - The Cheerleaders (Behind The Scenes Video).").
