History of Taylor Swift in Timeline
Taylor Swift is a highly influential American singer-songwriter celebrated for her autobiographical songwriting and constant artistic reinventions. As the highest-grossing live music artist and the wealthiest female musician, she is also one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Swift's impact on popular culture is undeniable, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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 influential role in popular culture, autobiographical songwriting, and artistic reinventions.
1989: Extensive collaboration with Joseph Kahn
For the music videos of the 1989 singles, Taylor Swift had an extensive collaboration with the director Joseph Kahn on eight videos.
1989: Synth-pop direction
In 1989, Taylor Swift chose 1980s synth-pop as a defining sound of her recalibrated artistry and image, inspired by the music of Phil Collins, Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel, and Madonna. "1989" album incorporates electronic arrangements consisting of dense synthesizers and drum machines.
1989: Failed relationships with a wistful perspective
In 1989, Taylor Swift reflected on failed relationships with a wistful perspective. "1989" album incorporates lyrics that hint at sex, reflecting her personal growth.
1989: Electronic effects on vocals
On "Red" and "1989", Taylor Swift's vocals are processed with electronic effects such as synthesizer tweaking, looping, and multitracking, to accompany the pop production.
2003: Working with Dan Dymtrow
In 2003, Taylor Swift and her parents began working with talent manager Dan Dymtrow, leading to modeling opportunities, inclusion on a Maybelline compilation CD, and an artist development deal from RCA Records.
2003: Dixie Chicks Controversy
In 2003, The Dixie Chicks controversy left a lasting impact on country musicians at large and female country musicians in particular, influencing Taylor Swift's political reluctance in the past.
November 3, 2004: Showcase Concert at Bluebird Cafe
On November 3, 2004, Taylor Swift organized a showcase concert at Bluebird Cafe, which led to her signing with Big Machine Records two weeks later.
2004: Signing with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing
In 2004, Taylor Swift signed with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing, becoming the youngest person in the company's history at age 14.
July 2005: Finalizing Contract with Big Machine Records
In July 2005, Taylor Swift finalized her recording contract with Big Machine Records and ended her working relationship with Dan Dymtrow.
2005: Signing with Big Machine Records
In 2005, Taylor Swift signed with Big Machine Records, marking the beginning of her professional music career.
June 2006: Release of Debut Single "Tim McGraw"
In June 2006, Taylor Swift's debut single, "Tim McGraw", was released, with Taylor and her mother promoting it to country radio stations across the US.
October 24, 2006: Release of Debut Album "Taylor Swift"
On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift released her debut album, 'Taylor Swift'.
2006: Debut Album Release: Taylor Swift
In 2006, Taylor Swift debuted as a country singer with her self-titled album, 'Taylor Swift'.
October 2007: Release of The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection
In October 2007, Taylor Swift released 'The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection', a Christmas extended play (EP).
2007: Opening for Other Country Artists
In 2007, Taylor Swift opened for various country artists, including George Strait, Brad Paisley, and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, to promote her debut album.
2007: Campaign to Protect Children from Online Predators
In 2007, Taylor Swift partnered with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to launch a campaign to protect children from online predators.
2007: Touring with the same live band
Since 2007, Taylor Swift has toured with the same live band and plays four instruments live: guitar (including electric, acoustic six-string, and twelve-string), six-string banjo, piano, and ukulele.
July 2008: Release of Beautiful Eyes EP
In July 2008, Taylor Swift released 'Beautiful Eyes', a Walmart-exclusive EP.
November 11, 2008: Release of Fearless Album
On November 11, 2008, Taylor Swift's second album, 'Fearless', was released in North America.
2008: Donation to Red Cross
In 2008, Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Iowa flood.
2008: Established Taylor Swift Productions
In 2008, Taylor Swift established her production company, Taylor Swift Productions.
2008: Support for President Barack Obama
In 2008, Taylor Swift expressed support for President Barack Obama.
2008: Opening for Rascal Flatts and Dating Joe Jonas
In 2008, Taylor Swift opened for Rascal Flatts again and dated singer Joe Jonas.
2008: Release of Fearless album
In 2008, Taylor Swift released her album 'Fearless', which included successful singles.
2008: Partnership with Jakks Pacific and Elizabeth Arden
In 2008, Taylor Swift's albums and tours were promoted with self-designed dolls with Jakks Pacific and fragrances with Elizabeth Arden.
2008: Praised as a preternaturally skilled entertainer
In a 2008 article for The New Yorker, Sasha Frere-Jones hailed Taylor Swift as a "preternaturally skilled" entertainer who exerted professionalism with a vibrant energy.
March 2009: Release of Fearless Internationally
In March 2009, Taylor Swift's album 'Fearless' was released in markets outside of North America.
October 2009: Dating Taylor Lautner
In October 2009, while shooting 'Valentine's Day', Taylor Swift dated co-star Taylor Lautner.
2009: Donation to Red Cross and Performance at Sound Relief Concert
In 2009, Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Iowa flood of 2008. The same year, she performed at Sydney's Sound Relief concert, which raised money for those impacted by bushfires and flooding.
2009: Billboard's Year-End Top Artist
In 2009, Taylor Swift ranked at number one on Billboard's year-end top artists list, marking one of the three different decades she has achieved this recognition.
2009: Awards and Kanye West Incident
In 2009, Taylor Swift won multiple awards, including Artist of the Year by both the American Music Awards and Billboard, and Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association Awards. Her MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech was interrupted by Kanye West, causing controversy.
May 2010: Donation to Tennessee Flood Relief
In May 2010, Taylor Swift donated $500,000 in response to the May 2010 Tennessee floods.
October 25, 2010: Release of Speak Now Album
On October 25, 2010, Taylor Swift released her third album, 'Speak Now', which she wrote entirely by herself. It debuted atop the Billboard 200.
2010: Acting Debut and Saturday Night Live Hosting
In 2010, Taylor Swift made her acting debut in 'Valentine's Day' and debuted on television in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and hosted Saturday Night Live.
2010: Directorial debut with "Mine"
In 2010, Taylor Swift made her directorial debut with the music video for "Mine", co-directed with Roman White.
2010: Release of Speak Now album
In 2010, Taylor Swift released her album 'Speak Now', which expanded her country pop sound with rock influences.
2010: Grammy Win for Fearless
In 2010, Taylor Swift's 'Fearless' won Album of the Year at the Grammys, and "White Horse" won Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
2010: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People List
In 2010, Time included Taylor Swift on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
February 2011: Start of Speak Now World Tour
In February 2011, Taylor Swift embarked on the Speak Now World Tour.
2011: Developed concept and treatment for "Mean"
In 2011, Taylor Swift developed the concept and treatment for the music video "Mean".
2011: Benefit Concert for Tornado Victims
In 2011, Taylor Swift used a dress rehearsal of her Speak Now tour as a benefit concert for victims of recent tornadoes in the US, raising more than $750,000.
2011: Partnership with Jakks Pacific and Elizabeth Arden
In 2011, Taylor Swift's albums and tours were promoted with self-designed dolls with Jakks Pacific and fragrances with Elizabeth Arden.
2011: Donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
In 2011, as the recipient of the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year, Taylor Swift donated $25,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tennessee.
March 2012: End of Speak Now World Tour
In March 2012, Taylor Swift concluded the Speak Now World Tour.
October 22, 2012: Release of Red Album
On October 22, 2012, Taylor Swift released her fourth album, 'Red', which incorporated eclectic styles of pop and rock.
2012: The Lorax and Song for The Hunger Games
In 2012, Taylor Swift had a voice acting role in the animated film 'The Lorax', and wrote and recorded "Eyes Open" and "Safe & Sound" for The Hunger Games soundtrack.
2012: Tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's
In 2012, Taylor Swift had tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's.
2012: Participation in Stand Up to Cancer Telethon
In 2012, Taylor Swift participated in the Stand Up to Cancer telethon, performing the charity single "Ronan", which she wrote in memory of a four-year-old boy who died of neuroblastoma.
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.
2012: Release of Red album
In 2012, Taylor Swift released her album 'Red', which explored electronic influences.
2012: Apolitical Stance
In an interview with Time in 2012, Taylor Swift said that she kept herself as educated as possible but did not want to influence other people with her political opinions.
March 2013: Start of the Red Tour
In March 2013, Taylor Swift began the Red Tour.
2013: Honored with the Pinnacle Award
In 2013, Taylor Swift was the first woman and second artist overall (after Garth Brooks) to be honored with the Pinnacle Award by the Country Music Association Awards.
2013: Grammy Win and Cameo in New Girl
In 2013, Taylor Swift won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "Safe & Sound" from 'The Hunger Games' soundtrack. She also had a cameo in an episode of the sitcom 'New Girl'.
2013: Labeled as "Queen of Pop"
In 2013, author Jody Rosen labeled Taylor Swift the "Queen of Pop" due to her popularity that defied traditional boundaries.
March 2014: Relocation to New York City and Image Transformation
In March 2014, Taylor Swift relocated from Nashville to New York City. This move coincided with a shift in her musical style from country to pop, setting the stage for her fifth album, 1989.
June 2014: End of the Red Tour
In June 2014, Taylor Swift concluded the Red Tour, which became the highest-grossing country tour with a revenue of $150.2 million.
July 2014: Op-ed in The Wall Street Journal
In July 2014, during the promotion of "1989", Taylor Swift published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal to emphasize the importance of albums as a creative medium.
October 27, 2014: Release of "1989" album
On October 27, 2014, Taylor Swift released her fifth album, "1989", which was rooted in 1980s synth-pop. The album spent eleven weeks at number one and one year in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
2014: Tourism Ambassador for New York City
In 2014, New York City named Taylor Swift its official tourism ambassador.
2014: Role in The Giver
In 2014, Taylor Swift had a supporting role in the dystopian film 'The Giver'.
2014: Release of 1989 album
In 2014, Taylor Swift recalibrated her artistic identity from country to pop with the release of the synth-pop album '1989'.
2014: Billboard's Woman of the Year and Dick Clark Award
In 2014, Taylor Swift was named Billboard's Woman of the Year and received the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence at the American Music Awards.
2014: Global Recording Artist of the Year
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year in 2014.
March 2015: Relationship with Calvin Harris
In March 2015, Taylor Swift began dating DJ Calvin Harris.
June 2015: Criticism of Apple Music's Royalty Policy
In June 2015, Taylor Swift wrote an open letter criticizing Apple Music for not offering royalties to artists during its free trial period, prompting Apple Inc. to change its policy.
2015: Streaming Deal with Apple Music
In 2015, Taylor Swift had an exclusive streaming deal with Apple Music.
2015: Tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's
In 2015, Taylor Swift had tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's.
2015: Billboard's Year-End Top Artist
In 2015, Taylor Swift ranked at number one on Billboard's year-end top artists list, marking one of the three different decades she has achieved this recognition.
2015: Ranked First on DoSomething's "Gone Good" List
In 2015, Taylor Swift ranked first on DoSomething's "Gone Good" list, having received the Star of Compassion from the Tennessee Disaster Services and the Big Help Award from the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for her "dedication to helping others" and "inspiring others through action".
2015: Featured on Rolling Stone's list
In 2015, Taylor Swift was the youngest person to be featured on Rolling Stone's list "The 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time".
2015: Won Primetime Emmy Award
In 2015, Taylor Swift won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program for the interactive app "AMEX Unstaged: Taylor Swift Experience".
2015: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People List
In 2015, Time included Taylor Swift on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
2015: Highest Grossing Tour and MTV Award
In 2015, the 1989 World Tour was the highest-grossing tour, earning $250 million. Also in 2015, "Bad Blood" won Video of the Year and Best Collaboration at the MTV Video Music Awards.
April 2016: Release of Kanye West's "Famous" and Subsequent Controversy
In April 2016, Kanye West released the song "Famous" which included a lyric referencing Taylor Swift, sparking a public controversy regarding consent and approval of the lyrics.
June 2016: End of Relationship with Calvin Harris
In June 2016, Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris ended their relationship.
2016: Grammy Awards for "1989"
At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2016, Taylor Swift's album "1989" won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, while her song "Bad Blood" won Best Music Video.
2016: Honored with the Taylor Swift Award
At the 64th BMI Pop Awards in 2016, Taylor Swift became the first female songwriter to be honored with an award named after its recipient, the Taylor Swift Award.
2016: World's Highest-Paid Musician
In 2016, Forbes listed Taylor Swift as the world's highest-paid musician.
2016: Donations to Louisiana Flood Relief and Dolly Parton Fire Fund
In 2016, Taylor Swift donated $1 million to Louisiana flood relief efforts and $100,000 to the Dolly Parton Fire Fund.
2016: Deal with AT&T
In 2016, Taylor Swift signed a multi-year deal with AT&T.
2016: Won Grammy Award for Best Music Video
In 2016, Taylor Swift won Best Music Video at the Grammy Awards for "Bad Blood".
2016: Dispute with Kanye West
In 2016, the dispute with Kanye West bolstered the narrative that Taylor Swift was a calculating and manipulative woman.
June 2017: Return to Spotify and Free Streaming Platforms
In June 2017, Big Machine returned Taylor Swift's catalog to Spotify and other free streaming platforms.
August 2017: Countersuit Victory Against David Mueller
In August 2017, Taylor Swift won a countersuit against David Mueller, a former radio DJ, who had sued her for damages related to loss of employment after she reported he had sexually assaulted her in 2013.
November 10, 2017: Release of "Reputation" album
On November 10, 2017, Taylor Swift released her sixth album, "Reputation," which opened at number one on the Billboard 200.
2017: Donation to Food Banks After Hurricane Harvey
In 2017, Taylor Swift donated to food banks after Hurricane Harvey struck Houston.
2017: Partnership with United Parcel Service
In 2017, Taylor Swift partnered with United Parcel Service to distribute her albums.
2017: Release of "I Don't Wanna Live Forever"
In 2017, Taylor Swift recorded "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" with Zayn Malik for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack. The song became the highest-charting single from the franchise on the Billboard Hot 100.
2017: Release of Reputation album
In 2017, Taylor Swift released 'Reputation', an album inspired by media scrutiny, imbued with hip-hop influences.
2017: Time's Person of the Year "Silence Breakers"
In 2017, Taylor Swift was one of the "Silence Breakers" that Time magazine spotlighted as Person of the Year for speaking up about sexual assault.
2017: Success of "Look What You Made Me Do"
In 2017, Taylor Swift's single "Look What You Made Me Do" topped the Billboard Hot 100 with the highest sales and streaming week of the year, and became her first UK number-one single.
November 2018: Record Deal with Universal Music Group
In November 2018, Taylor Swift signed a record deal with Universal Music Group, ensuring ownership of her master recordings and a share of potential Spotify proceeds.
2018: Donation to RAINN
In 2018, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
2018: Reputation Stadium Tour and American Music Awards
In 2018, Taylor Swift embarked on the Reputation Stadium Tour, which grossed $345.7 million worldwide. She also surpassed Whitney Houston as the most-awarded female musician at the American Music Awards.
2018: Public Political Endorsements
In 2018, Taylor Swift publicly endorsed two Democratic politicians for the US midterm election.
2018: Signing with Republic Records
In 2018, Taylor Swift shifted to Republic Records.
August 23, 2019: Release of "Lover" album
On August 23, 2019, Taylor Swift released her seventh album, "Lover", under Republic Records, which topped charts in several countries and became the best-selling global album by a solo artist of 2019.
2019: Billboard Ranking
In 2019, Billboard ranked Taylor Swift at number eight on its list of the "Greatest of All Time Artists".
2019: World's Highest-Paid Musician
In 2019, Forbes listed Taylor Swift as the world's highest-paid musician.
2019: Support for LGBTQ Rights
In 2019, Taylor Swift called for the passing of the Equality Act and performed during WorldPride NYC 2019 at the Stonewall Inn, a gay rights monument.
2019: Role in Cats Film Adaptation
In 2019, Taylor Swift played Bombalurina in the film adaptation of the musical Cats, where she also co-wrote and recorded the original song "Beautiful Ghosts".
2019: Release of Lover album
In 2019, Taylor Swift released the eclectic pop album 'Lover'.
2019: Deal with Capital One and Clothing Line with Stella McCartney
In 2019, Taylor Swift signed a multi-year deal with Capital One and launched a clothing line with Stella McCartney.
2019: Artist and Woman of the Decade Awards
In 2019, Taylor Swift was honored as Artist of the Decade by the American Music Awards and Woman of the Decade by Billboard. She also became the first female artist to win Video of the Year for a self-directed video at the MTV Video Music Awards with the song "You Need to Calm Down".
2019: Included on Time's 100 Most Influential People List
In 2019, Time included Taylor Swift on its annual list of the 100 most influential people.
2019: Global Recording Artist of the Year
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year in 2019.
February 2020: Global Publishing Deal with Universal Music Publishing Group
In February 2020, Taylor Swift signed a global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.
November 2020: Beginning of Re-recording Back Catalog
In November 2020, Taylor Swift began re-recording her back catalog to control the licensing of her songs after a dispute with Scooter Braun over the purchase of her masters.
2020: Donation for Tennessee Tornado Relief
In 2020, Taylor Swift donated $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief.
2020: Releases of Folklore and Evermore
In 2020, Taylor Swift explored indie folk with the albums 'Folklore' and 'Evermore'.
2020: Urged Fans to Check Voter Registration and Endorsed Biden and Harris
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. She also endorsed the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 US presidential election.
2020: Premiere of Miss Americana Documentary
In 2020, the documentary "Miss Americana," which chronicled parts of Taylor Swift's life and career, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews.
2021: Donation to RAINN
In 2021, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
2021: Features on Big Red Machine and Haim Songs
In 2021, Taylor Swift featured on Big Red Machine's "Renegade" and "Birch" and Haim's "Gasoline".
2021: Received the Songwriter Icon Award
In 2021, Taylor Swift received the Songwriter Icon Award from the National Music Publishers' Association.
2021: Release of Re-recorded Albums: Fearless and Red (Taylor's Versions)
In 2021, Taylor Swift released two re-recorded albums: "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" in April and "Red (Taylor's Version)" in November. Both peaked atop the Billboard 200, with "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" being the first re-recorded album to achieve this.
2021: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2021, Taylor Swift was listed as the highest-paid female musician.
2021: Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Folklore
In 2021, Taylor Swift won Album of the Year for "Folklore" at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first woman to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year three times.
May 18, 2022: Honorary Degree and Commencement Speaker
On May 18, 2022, Taylor Swift received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from New York University and served as its commencement speaker.
October 21, 2022: Release of "Midnights" Album
On October 21, 2022, Taylor Swift released her tenth album, "Midnights," which became her fifth album to open atop the Billboard 200 chart with US first-week sales of one million.
2022: Global Ambassador for Record Store Day
In 2022, Taylor Swift became the first global ambassador for Record Store Day.
2022: Criticism of US Supreme Court's Abortion Decision
In 2022, Taylor Swift criticized the US Supreme Court's decision to end federal abortion rights.
2022: Feature on Ed Sheeran's "The Joker and the Queen" and Role in Amsterdam
In 2022, Taylor Swift featured on Ed Sheeran's "The Joker and the Queen", wrote and recorded "Carolina" for the Where the Crawdads Sing soundtrack, and had a supporting role in the film "Amsterdam".
2022: Release of Midnights album
In 2022, Taylor Swift released 'Midnights', an album exploring synth-pop.
2022: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2022, Taylor Swift was listed as the highest-paid female musician.
2022: Named Songwriter-Artist of the Decade
In 2022, Taylor Swift was named the Songwriter-Artist of the Decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
2022: American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards
In 2022, Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards and Video of the Year for All Too Well: The Short Film at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2022: Global Recording Artist of the Year
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year in 2022.
March 2023: Beginning of The Eras Tour
In March 2023, Taylor Swift embarked on the Eras Tour, designed as a tribute to her entire discography.
April 2023: Split from Alwyn
In April 2023, Taylor Swift split from Joe Alwyn, ending their relationship.
June 2023: Invited to the Academy of Motion Pictures
In June 2023, Taylor Swift was invited to the Academy of Motion Pictures.
August 2023: Began dating Travis Kelce
In August 2023, Taylor Swift began dating football player Travis Kelce, with the media dubbing them a "supercouple".
October 2023: Achieved Billionaire Status
In October 2023, Taylor Swift achieved billionaire status, recognized as the first billionaire primarily based on her songs and performances.
December 2023: Cease and Desist Letter to Jack Sweeney
In December 2023, Taylor Swift's lawyers sent a cease and desist letter to American programmer Jack Sweeney over tracking her private jet, alleging stalking and safety risks.
2023: Time's Person of the Year
In 2023, Taylor Swift became the first person to be recognized as Time's Person of the Year for "achievement in the arts".
2023: Donation for Tennessee Tornado Relief
In 2023, Taylor Swift donated $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief.
2023: Featuring on The National's "The Alcott" and Release of Re-recorded Albums: Speak Now (Taylor's Version) and 1989 (Taylor's Version)
In 2023, Taylor Swift featured on The National's "The Alcott", released "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" in July, and "1989 (Taylor's Version)" in October. She became the woman with the most number-one albums (12) in Billboard 200 history.
2023: Billboard's Year-End Top Artist and Top-Selling Albums
In 2023, Taylor Swift ranked number one on Billboard's year-end top artists list for the third time across three decades and had five out of the 10 best-selling albums of the year in the US.
2023: Eras Tour and intensely publicized love life
In 2023, Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" was conceived amidst her heightened fame brought by the Eras Tour and intensely publicized love life. It explores heartbreak and other themes to extremes: erotic desires, forbidden love, and escaping from the public spotlight.
2023: Eras Tour and Film
In 2023, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and its associated film, 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour', became the highest-grossing concert tour and concert film of all time.
2023: Resurgence of "Cruel Summer"
In 2023, Taylor Swift's song "Cruel Summer" from the "Lover" album, originally released in 2019, became a resurgent success, reaching number one.
2023: Positive reception of Swift's vocals
In 2023, the critic Amanda Petrusich commented that Taylor Swift's singing became richer with stronger clarity and tone, even in live performances. Rolling Stone ranked her 102nd on their list "200 Greatest Singers of All Time".
2023: Intimacy of her songcraft is front and center
In Time's 2023 Person of the Year piece, Sam Lansky wrote that the intimacy of Taylor Swift's songcraft is front and center onstage.
2023: Global Recording Artist of the Year
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year in 2023.
January 2024: AI-generated pornographic images
In January 2024, AI-generated pornographic images portraying Taylor Swift were posted to Twitter and spread to other social media platforms, which spurred criticism and demands for legal reform.
February 2024: Donation to family of shooting victim
In February 2024, Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of a woman who died in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.
February 2024: Most-streamed artist on Spotify
As of February 2024, Taylor Swift is the most-streamed artist on Spotify.
February 2024: Sold One Private Jet
In February 2024, it was reported that Taylor Swift had sold one of her two private jets.
April 19, 2024: Release of The Tortured Poets Department
On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift released "The Tortured Poets Department", which was expanded the same day as a double album subtitled "The Anthology".
July 2024: Stabbing attack at Swift-themed workshop
In July 2024, a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed workshop in Southport, England, resulted in the deaths of three children, leading to civil unrest in the UK.
December 2024: Donation to Operation Breakthrough
In December 2024, a week before Christmas, Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to Operation Breakthrough. The funds were directed to workforce development, childcare, and early learning programs.
December 2024: Highest-grossing touring act of all time
As of December 2024, Taylor Swift is the highest-grossing touring act of all time, with cumulative revenue at $3.12 billion.
December 2024: Conclusion of The Eras Tour
The Eras Tour spanned five continents and concluded in December 2024, exerting a global cultural, economic, and political impact and solidifying Taylor Swift's unprecedented popularity.
2024: Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Midnights
At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024, Taylor Swift's album "Midnights" won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, making Swift the first artist to win Album of the Year four times.
2024: Endorsement for the Democratic Ticket of Harris and Tim Walz
For the 2024 election, Taylor Swift once again endorsed the Democratic ticket of Harris and Tim Walz.
2024: Billboard Ranking
In 2024, Billboard ranked Taylor Swift at number two on its list of "Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century".
2024: Topped Billboard's Power 100 ranking
In 2024, Taylor Swift became the first solo artist to top Billboard's annual Power 100 ranking of top music industry executives.
2024: Donation for Hurricane Relief Efforts
In 2024, Taylor Swift donated $5 million toward the relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
2024: Release of The Tortured Poets Department
In 2024, Taylor Swift released 'The Tortured Poets Department', exploring synth-pop.
2024: Comparisons to Veteran Artists
In a 2024 article for The New York Times, Joe Coscarelli wrote that Taylor Swift's lasting popularity provoked debates that compared her not only to contemporaries like Drake or Beyoncé, but also to veteran artists like the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elton John, or Madonna.
2024: Global Recording Artist of the Year
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year in 2024.
May 2025: Album Sales in the US
As of May 2025, Taylor Swift has sold 116.7 million album units in the US, including 54 million pure sales.
May 30, 2025: Finalized purchase of masters
On May 30, 2025, Taylor Swift finalized the purchase of the masters to her first six original albums from Shamrock Holdings, which had acquired them from Braun in 2020.
June 2025: Net Worth
As of June 2025, Taylor Swift's estimated net worth by Forbes stands at $1.6 billion, making her the richest female musician in the world.
August 2025: Engagement to Travis Kelce
In August 2025, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce became engaged.
August 2025: Trademark Applications and Registrations
As of August 2025, through her management company, Taylor Swift has filed over 300 trademark applications in the US and holds more than 400 registrations worldwide, including her name "Taylor Swift" and her fanbase name "Swifties".
October 3, 2025: Release of The Life of a Showgirl
On October 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl", accompanied by the promotional film "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl", which topped the US box office and grossed over $50 million worldwide.
October 2025: Directed 14 music videos
As of October 2025, Taylor Swift has directed 14 of her music videos.
December 2025: Donations to various charities
In December 2025, Taylor Swift made donations to the American Heart Association, Feeding America, MusiCares, and the Academy of Country Music's Lifting Lives program.
2025: Release of The Life of a Showgirl
In 2025, Taylor Swift released 'The Life of a Showgirl', exploring soft rock.
2025: Disney+ Documentary Miniseries
In 2025, a documentary miniseries about the Eras Tour is planned to be released on Disney+.
2026: Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
In 2026, Taylor Swift became the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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