Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. He is an American singer-songwriter. He is professionally known as Taylor Swift.
Swift began performing at local venues and caught the attention of Scott Borchetta, who signed her to his newly formed record label, Big Machine Records, in 2005. Her self-titled debut album, released in 2006, was a commercial success, reaching number five on the Billboard 200 and producing hit singles such as "Tim McGraw" and "Teardrops on My Guitar." The album earned Swift her first Grammy nomination.
Swift's second album, "Fearless," released in 2008, was an even greater success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and selling over five million copies in the United States. It spawned hit singles such as "Love Story," "You Belong with Me," and "Fifteen," and won four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, making Swift the youngest person to win the award.
Over the years, Swift continued to release successful albums, including "Speak Now" (2010), "Red" (2012), "1989" (2014), "Reputation" (2017), "Lover" (2019), and "Folklore" (2020) and "Evermore" (2020). Her music has evolved from country to pop, with elements of electronic, rock, and hip-hop.
In addition to her music career, Swift has also pursued acting and has appeared in several films, including "Valentine's Day" (2010), "The Giver" (2014), and "Cats" (2019). She has also made television appearances in shows like "New Girl" (2013) and "Saturday Night Live" (2015).
Swift is known for her songwriting skills and has written or co-written all of her songs, which often reflect her personal experiences and relationships. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including 11 Grammy Awards, and has sold over 50 million albums and 150 million singles worldwide. In addition to her music, Swift is also known for her philanthropic work and has donated to various causes, including education, disaster relief, and LGBTQ rights.
