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Now she's set for world domination", "Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz Tie Records on Billboard Hot 100", "Taylor Swift Climbs Hot 100, Black Eyed Peas Still No. With her new video for "Lavender Haze"the second single off her record-breaking 10th album, Midnights Taylor Swift is showing her sensual side. [118] She contributed two original songs to The Hunger Games soundtrack album: "Safe & Sound", co-written and recorded with the Civil Wars and T-Bone Burnett, and "Eyes Open". [307][308] Although reviews of Swift's pop albums were generally positive, some critics lamented that the pop music production indicated Swift's pursuit of mainstream success, eroding her authenticity as a songwriter nurtured by her country music backgrounda criticism that has been retrospectively described as rockist. [312][313] Clash said her career "has always been one of transcendence and covert boundary-pushing", reaching a point at which "Taylor Swift is just Taylor Swift", not defined by any genre. [500], Her onstage guitar performances contributed to the "Taylor Swift factor", a phenomenon to which upsurge in guitar sales to women, a previously ignored demographic, is attributed. [335][336][337] She told The New Yorker in 2011 that she identifies as a songwriter first: "I write songs, and my voice is just a way to get those lyrics across. [436] She has donated items to several charities for auction, including the UNICEF Tap Project and MusiCares. [300][301] Although the Nashville music industry was receptive of Swift's status as a country musician, critics accused her of abandoning the legitimate roots of country music in favor of crossover success in the mainstream pop market. [173] After briefly dating English actor Tom Hiddleston,[174] Swift began dating English actor Joe Alwyn in September 2016. Her date of Birth (birthday) is Dec 13, 1989 (31 years old). About Taylor Swift After releasing her album "Midnights" in October 2022, Taylor Swift became the first artist in history to claim the top ten spots on the Billboard Hot 100 song list. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville at age 14 to become a country artist. [471], Easter eggs and cryptic teasers became a common practice in contemporary pop music because of Swift. [365] Swift's bridges are often underscored as one of the best aspects of her songs,[366][363] earning her the title "Queen of Bridges" from Time. [50] As there was not enough furniture at the label yet, they would sit on the floor to do so. 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[506], Publications consider Swift's million-selling albums an anomaly in the streaming-dominated industry following the end of the album era in the 2010s. [218][219] Swift signed a global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in February 2020 after her 16-year-old contract with Sony/ATV expired. [443] After the COVID-19 pandemic began, Swift donated to the World Health Organization and Feeding America[444] and offered one of her signed guitars as part of an auction to raise money for the National Health Service. [334] She ranked 102nd on the 2023 Rolling Stone list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis had a lot in common. He broke Selena's heart too many times and Taylor made her disgust clear when she. [18] She also traveled regularly to New York City for vocal and acting lessons. [261][262] Commercially, Billboard described the album as a blockbuster,[263] and CNBC called it Swift's biggest success yet. In a Colorado courtroom, Swift described the incident: "He stayed latched onto my bare ass cheek" as photos were being snapped. Kevin Winter/ACM2015/Getty Images. Taylor Swift's entire catalogue is back on Spotify. [292] The University of Texas at Austin,[572] New York University,[573] and Queen's University at Kingston offer courses on Swift in literary and sociopolitical contexts. Taylor Swift has the type of classic beauty that can easily pull off an old Hollywood aesthetic effortlessly. [464][452] In the wake of the 2020 George Floyd protests, she donated to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Black Lives Matter movement,[465] called for the removal of Confederate monuments in Tennessee,[466] and advocated for Juneteenth to become a national holiday. sundress range at Walmart,[480] and designed American Greetings cards and Jakks Pacific dolls. 9 minutes. . [158] In a June 2015 open letter, Swift criticized Apple Music for not offering royalties to artists during the streaming service's free three-month trial period and stated that she would pull 1989 from the catalog. Taylor Alison Swift was born on December 13, 1989,[1] in West Reading, Pennsylvania. For performances, the singer often wears sparkly rompers and sheer dresses. Try wearing a plaid check dress, complete with 60's collar and a red tote bag with a handle. Haim) champagne problems. In addition, in the event that Universal sold any part of its stake in Spotify, it agreed to distribute a non-recoupable portion of the proceeds among their artists. [114] At the American Music Awards of 2011, Swift won Artist of the Year and Favorite Country Album. She also took the time to surprise a fan at her bridal shower. The Guardian and Vox opined that Folklore and Evermore emphasized Swift's work ethic and increased her artistic credibility. [185] It topped charts in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and the U.S.[186] Reputation was released on November 10, 2017. Swift Endorsement deals with Keds (American . Although they work for her, people were amazed by her gesture. [note 4] In support of Reputation, she embarked on her Reputation Stadium Tour, which ran from May to November 2018. Time included her on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in 2010, 2015, and 2019. [311] Swift eschewed mainstream pop in favor of alternative styles like indie rock with her 2020 studio albums, Folklore and Evermore. She lists Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams,[281] the Rolling Stones,[282] Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, and Carly Simon as her career role models. No on both counts. [501][502] Pitchfork opined, Swift changed the contemporary music landscape forever with her "unprecedented path from teenage country prodigy to global pop sensation" and a "singularly perceptive" discography that accommodates both musical and cultural shifts. ", "Detwanging country music: how Nashville took the UK", "4 Ways Billboard Woman of the Year Taylor Swift Changed Country Music", "Taylor Swift Left a Blank Space in Country Music. Details, details, details! 13 [deleted] 3 yr. ago [removed] [deleted] 3 yr. ago 0 Swiftie13334 3 yr. ago Taylor Swift has written and is credited as a songwriter on all of her songs. Now Kacey Musgraves Could Fill It", "Pop review: Kacey Musgraves: Golden Hour", "The Biggest Influences on Pop in the 2010s", "100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time", "Half of all new guitar players are women, finds study", "Guitars Are Getting More Popular. [153] Its singles "Shake It Off", "Blank Space" and "Bad Blood" reached number one in Australia, Canada and the U.S., the first two making Swift the first woman to replace herself at the Hot 100 top spot;[154] other singles include "Style", "Wildest Dreams", "Out of the Woods" and "New Romantics". Does Taylor Swift write her own songs and lyrics? [224] With her 2021 re-recorded albums, critics began to praise the mature, deeper and "fuller" tone of her voice. "I Knew You Were Trouble" reached 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.[54] Red was released on October 22, 2012. [411] She has reinvented her image and style throughout her career, with each of her album cycles characterized by its own aesthetic and fashion. "If you're thin enough, then . 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[79] Journey to Fearless, a three-part documentary miniseries, aired on television and was later released on DVD and Blu-ray. With his help, Swift modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch as part of their "Rising Stars" campaign, had an original song included on a Maybelline compilation CD, and attended meetings with major record labels. [85] Billboard named her 2009's Artist of the Year. [38] Rose thought the sessions were "some of the easiest I've ever done. [272][349], Her confessional lyrics received positive reviews from critics;[350][9][351] they highlighted its vivid details and emotional engagement, which they found uncommon in pop music. [392], Though Swift is reluctant to publicly discuss her personal life, believing it to be "a career weakness",[393] it is a topic of widespread media attention and tabloid speculation. Taylor Swift is renovating the Goldwyn estate as a historic landmark. Unlike her previous relationships that were largely played out in the public eye - Taylor and Joe have consciously shunned the showbiz scene.