Early Life and Education of Taylor Swift: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Taylor Swift. A timeline of key moments.

Taylor Swift is a highly successful American singer-songwriter, recognized for her narrative songwriting style, constant artistic evolution, and significant cultural influence. She is currently the highest-grossing live music performer, the wealthiest female musician globally, and consistently ranks among the best-selling music artists of all time, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in contemporary music and pop culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

December 13, 1989: Taylor Swift's Birth

On December 13, 1989, Taylor Alison Swift was born. She is an American singer-songwriter known for her autobiographical songwriting and cultural impact.

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2007: Partnership with Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police

In 2007, Taylor Swift partnered with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to launch a campaign to protect children from online predators, demonstrating her concern for child safety and online security.

2008: Support for Barack Obama

In 2008, Taylor Swift expressed support for President Barack Obama, stating "I've never seen this country so happy about a political decision in my entire time of being alive."

2012: Partnership with Chegg for Good

In 2012, Taylor Swift partnered with Chegg for Good to donate $10,000 to the music departments of six US colleges, supporting music education initiatives.

2012: Apolitical Stance

In 2012, Taylor Swift stated in an interview with Time that she kept herself as educated as possible but did not want to influence other people with her political opinions, maintaining an apolitical stance at the time.

2018: Donation to RAINN

In 2018, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

2018: Public Endorsement of Democratic Politicians

In 2018, Taylor Swift publicly endorsed two Democratic politicians for the US midterm election, marking a shift in her public stance and resulting in headlines about her dissociation from the alt-right and conservatives.

2020: Shamrock Holdings acquired Taylor Swift's masters from Braun

In 2020, Shamrock Holdings acquired the masters to Taylor Swift's first six original studio albums from Braun. These masters were later purchased by Swift in 2025.

2020: Voter Registration Drive and Endorsement of Biden-Harris Ticket

In 2020, Taylor Swift urged her fans to check their voter registration ahead of elections, resulting in 65,000 people registering to vote within one day of her post, and endorsed the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 US presidential election.

2021: Donation to RAINN

In 2021, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

May 18, 2022: Receiving Honorary Doctorate and Commencement Speech at NYU

On May 18, 2022, Taylor Swift received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from New York University and served as its commencement speaker, marking a significant recognition of her artistic achievements.

2023: Beginning of relationship with Travis Kelce

In 2023, Taylor Swift began dating football player Travis Kelce, with the media dubbing them a "supercouple".

2023: Heightened fame and public love life during Eras Tour

The Tortured Poets Department was conceived amidst Taylor Swift's heightened fame brought by the Eras Tour and intensely publicized love life during 2023. It explores heartbreak and other themes to extremes: erotic desires, forbidden love, and escaping from the public spotlight.

February 2024: Sale of Private Jet

In February 2024, it was reported that Taylor Swift had sold one of her two private jets, potentially in response to scrutiny over carbon emissions.

2024: Endorsement of Harris and Tim Walz

For the 2024 election, Taylor Swift once again endorsed the Democratic ticket of Harris and Tim Walz.

May 30, 2025: Finalization of purchase of masters

On May 30, 2025, Taylor Swift finalized the purchase of the masters to her first six original studio albums from Shamrock Holdings, which had acquired them from Braun in 2020.

August 2025: Engagement to Travis Kelce and album announcement

In August 2025, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce became engaged. Swift also revealed the title of her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, on his podcast New Heights that month.