History of Taylor Swift in Timeline
Taylor Swift is a highly influential American singer-songwriter celebrated for her autobiographical songwriting and consistent artistic reinventions. As the highest-grossing live music artist and wealthiest female musician, she has achieved remarkable commercial success. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, demonstrating her widespread impact on popular culture.
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 impact on popular culture.
1989: Extensive Collaboration
For the music videos of the "1989" album singles, Taylor Swift had an extensive collaboration with director Joseph Kahn on eight videos.
1989: Taylor Swift's musical style recalibration
In 1989, Taylor Swift recalibrated her artistic identity from country to pop with the synth-pop album 1989.
1989: Shift to 1980s synth-pop sound
In 1989, Taylor Swift shifted to 1980s synth-pop as a defining sound, inspired by artists like Phil Collins and Madonna.
1989: Electronic effects on vocals
On "Red" and "1989", released in 1989, Taylor Swift's vocals are processed with electronic effects to accompany the pop production.
1989: Reflection on failed relationships
Taylor Swift's album, "1989", released in 1989, reflects on failed relationships with a wistful perspective and incorporates lyrics that hint at sex, reflecting her personal growth.
1989: Release of album 1989
The user requested information about 1989. The album was originally released in 1989
1991: Luminate began tracking US music sales
In 1991, Luminate began tracking US music sales.
2003: Working with Dan Dymtrow
In 2003, Taylor Swift and her parents started working with talent manager Dan Dymtrow to advance her career.
2003: Impact of Dixie Chicks Controversy
Taylor Swift has attributed her past political reluctance to the 2003 Dixie Chicks controversy, which left a lasting impact on country musicians at large and female country musicians in particular.
November 3, 2004: Showcase Concert at Bluebird Cafe
On November 3, 2004, Taylor Swift organized a showcase concert at Bluebird Cafe, where she was noticed by Scott Borchetta, leading to her signing with Big Machine Records.
2004: Signing with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing
In 2004, Taylor Swift signed with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing, becoming the youngest person in that publishing company's history at 14 years old.
July 2005: Finalization of Contract with Big Machine Records
By July 2005, Taylor Swift finalized the contract with Big Machine Records, ending 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 'Tim McGraw'
In June 2006, Taylor Swift's debut single, "Tim McGraw", was released and promoted to country radio stations.
October 24, 2006: Release of Debut Album 'Taylor Swift'
On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift released her self-titled debut album, "Taylor Swift".
2006: Debut Album Release
In 2006, Taylor Swift debuted as a country singer with her album "Taylor Swift".
October 2007: Release of 'The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection'
In October 2007, Taylor Swift released the Christmas extended play (EP) The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection.
2007: Opening for Country Artists
In 2007, Taylor Swift opened for country artists George Strait, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill.
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.
2007: Toured with the same live band
Since 2007, Taylor Swift has toured with the same live band. She plays four instruments live: guitar, six-string banjo, piano, and ukulele.
July 2008: Release of 'Beautiful Eyes'
In July 2008, Taylor Swift released the Walmart-exclusive EP Beautiful Eyes.
November 11, 2008: Release of 'Fearless' in North America
On November 11, 2008, Taylor Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in North America.
2008: Promotions and Endorsements
From 2008, Taylor Swift's albums and tours were promoted with self-designed dolls with Jakks Pacific, fragrances with Elizabeth Arden, clothes with L.E.I., and holiday cards with American Greetings.
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 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."
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'
In 2008, Taylor Swift released the album Fearless. "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me" achieved crossover success.
2008: Praised for stage presence
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' in Other Markets
In March 2009, Taylor Swift's second 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 Sydney's Sound Relief concert
In 2009, Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the Red Cross for Iowa flood victims and performed at Sydney's Sound Relief concert to support those affected by bushfires and flooding.
2009: Billboard year-end top artist
In 2009, Taylor Swift ranked number one on Billboard's year-end top artists list.
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. Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, causing controversy.
May 2010: Donation for Tennessee Floods
In May 2010, Taylor Swift donated $500,000 in response to the Tennessee floods.
October 25, 2010: Release of 'Speak Now'
On October 25, 2010, Taylor Swift released her third album, Speak Now, which she wrote entirely herself.
2010: Acting Debut and Saturday Night Live Hosting
In 2010, Taylor Swift had her acting debut in Valentine's Day and hosted Saturday Night Live, being the first host to write their own opening monologue.
2010: Music video directorial debut
In 2010, Taylor Swift made her directorial debut with the music video for "Mine", co-directed with Roman White.
2010: Release of 'Speak Now'
In 2010, Taylor Swift released the album Speak Now, which expanded her sound with rock influences.
2010: Grammy Awards
In 2010, Taylor Swift won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards for Fearless, along with Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "White Horse".
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 the Speak Now World Tour
In February 2011, Taylor Swift embarked on the Speak Now World Tour.
2011: Donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
As the recipient of the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year in 2011, Taylor Swift donated $25,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee.
2011: Developed concept for 'Mean'
In 2011, Taylor Swift developed the concept and treatment for the music video of "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: Promotions and Endorsements
Up until 2011, Taylor Swift's albums and tours were promoted with self-designed dolls with Jakks Pacific, fragrances with Elizabeth Arden, clothes with L.E.I., and holiday cards with American Greetings.
March 2012: End of the Speak Now World Tour
In March 2012, Taylor Swift completed the Speak Now World Tour.
October 22, 2012: Release of 'Red'
On October 22, 2012, Taylor Swift released her fourth album, Red, which incorporates eclectic styles of pop and rock.
2012: Business Partnerships
From 2012, Taylor Swift had tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's.
2012: Performance at 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'
In 2012, Taylor Swift released the album Red, which explored electronic influences.
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.
2012: Contributions to 'The Hunger Games' Soundtrack and Other Projects
In 2012, Taylor Swift wrote and recorded two songs, "Eyes Open" and "Safe & Sound," for the soundtrack to the film The Hunger Games. She also had acting roles in The Lorax, as well as featured as a guest vocalist on B.o.B's single "Both of Us".
March 2013: Start of The Red Tour
In March 2013, The Red Tour started, becoming the highest-grossing country tour upon completion.
2013: Pinnacle Award by Country Music Association Awards
In 2013, Taylor Swift was the first woman and second artist overall to be honored with the Pinnacle Award by the Country Music Association Awards.
2013: Won Grammy Award and Other Contributions
In 2013, Taylor Swift's song "Safe & Sound" won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. She also wrote and recorded "Sweeter than Fiction" for the film One Chance and featured on Tim McGraw's single "Highway Don't Care".
2013: "Queen of Pop" Label
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
In March 2014, Taylor Swift relocated from Nashville to New York City, marking a significant transition in her career and image.
June 2014: Completion of The Red Tour
In June 2014, The Red Tour was completed, grossing $150.2 million.
July 2014: Public Opposition to Free Music Streaming
In July 2014, Taylor Swift published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal advocating for the importance of albums and stressing the importance of albums as a creative medium for artists.
October 27, 2014: Release of 1989 Album
On October 27, 2014, Taylor Swift released her fifth album, 1989, which shifted her image from country to pop and became her best-selling album with 14 million copies sold worldwide.
2014: Tourism Ambassador of New York City
In 2014, New York City named Taylor Swift its official tourism ambassador.
2014: Supporting Role in 'The Giver'
In 2014, Taylor Swift played a supporting role in the dystopian film The Giver.
2014: Release of '1989'
In 2014, Taylor Swift released the synth-pop album 1989, marking a shift from country to pop.
2014: Billboard's Woman of the Year
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
In 2014, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
March 2015: Dating Calvin Harris
In March 2015, Taylor Swift began dating DJ Calvin Harris.
June 2015: Criticism of Apple Music Royalties
In June 2015, Taylor Swift criticized Apple Music for not offering royalties to artists during its free trial period and threatened to withdraw her music, leading Apple to change its policy.
2015: Streaming Deal with Apple Music
In 2015, Taylor Swift had an exclusive streaming deal with Apple Music.
2015: Ranked First on DoSomething's "Gone Good" List
In 2015, Taylor Swift ranked first on DoSomething's "Gone Good" list for her charitable contributions and inspiring others through action.
2015: Billboard year-end top artist
In 2015, Taylor Swift ranked number one on Billboard's year-end top artists list.
2015: 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, for which she served as executive producer.
2015: 1989 World Tour and Awards
In 2015, Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour became the highest-grossing tour of the year with $250 million in revenue, and "Bad Blood" won Video of the Year and Best Collaboration at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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: Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time
Taylor Swift was the youngest person to be featured on Rolling Stone's 2015 list "The 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time".
2015: Business Partnerships
Up until 2015, Taylor Swift had tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's.
April 2016: Kanye West's "Famous" Controversy
In April 2016, Kanye West released the song "Famous," which referenced Taylor Swift and led to public controversy and online backlash against Swift.
June 2016: End of Relationship with Calvin Harris
In June 2016, Taylor Swift's relationship with Calvin Harris ended.
2016: Grammy Wins 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, and "Bad Blood" won Best Music Video.
2016: 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: 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: Grammy win for Best Music Video
In 2016, Taylor Swift produced "Bad Blood", which won Best Music Video at the Grammy Awards.
2016: World's Highest-Paid Musician
In 2016, Taylor Swift was listed by Forbes as the world's highest-paid musician.
2016: Dispute with Kanye West
In 2016, a dispute with Kanye West amplified criticisms of Taylor Swift as calculating and manipulative, deepening their ongoing feud.
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 from loss of employment after she reported he sexually assaulted her in 2013.
November 10, 2017: Release of Reputation Album
On November 10, 2017, Taylor Swift released her sixth album, Reputation, which explored themes of fame and drama and topped the Billboard 200.
2017: Donation to food banks
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.
2017: Release of 'Reputation'
In 2017, Taylor Swift released the hip-hop-imbued album Reputation, inspired by media scrutiny.
2017: Time's Person of the Year
In 2017, Taylor Swift was one of the "Silence Breakers" spotlighted by Time magazine 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 "Look What You Made Me Do" topped the Billboard Hot 100 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, gaining ownership of her master recordings.
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: Shifting to Republic Records
In 2018, Taylor Swift shifted to Republic Records.
2018: Reputation Stadium Tour and Awards
In 2018, Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour grossed $345.7 million worldwide, and she surpassed Whitney Houston as the most-awarded female musician at the American Music Awards.
2018: Public Political Endorsements
Since 2018, Taylor Swift has been public about her political views, endorsing two Democratic politicians for the 2018 US midterm election.
August 23, 2019: Release of Lover Album
On August 23, 2019, Taylor Swift released her seventh album, Lover, which topped charts in multiple countries and became the global best-selling 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: 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.
2019: Role in Cats Film Adaptation
In 2019, Taylor Swift played Bombalurina in the film adaptation of Cats and co-wrote and recorded the song "Beautiful Ghosts".
2019: Release of 'Lover'
In 2019, Taylor Swift released the eclectic pop album Lover.
2019: Partnership with Capital One and Stella McCartney
In 2019, Taylor Swift signed a multi-year deal with Capital One and launched a clothing line with Stella McCartney.
2019: Honors as Artist of the Decade
In 2019, Taylor Swift was honored as Artist of the Decade by the American Music Awards and Woman of the Decade by Billboard, also winning Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.
2019: World's Highest-Paid Musician
In 2019, Taylor Swift was listed by Forbes as the world's highest-paid musician.
2019: Global Recording Artist of the Year
In 2019, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
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.
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: Re-recording of Back Catalog
In November 2020, Taylor Swift began re-recording her back catalog to control the licensing of her songs.
2020: Donation for Tennessee Tornado Relief
In 2020, Taylor Swift donated $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief.
2020: Exploring Indie Folk
In 2020, Taylor Swift explored indie folk with the albums Folklore and Evermore.
2020: Release of "The Man"
In 2020, Taylor Swift released the single "The Man", which charted highly.
2020: Voter Registration Push and Endorsements
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, and endorsed the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
2020: Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards
In 2020, Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards.
2020: Exploration of indie folk and rock styles
In 2020, Taylor Swift's albums "Folklore" and "Evermore" explored indie folk and rock styles, described by some critics as "alternative".
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.
2021: Songwriter Icon Award
In 2021, Taylor Swift received the Songwriter Icon Award from the National Music Publishers' Association.
2021: Release of Re-recorded Albums
In 2021, Taylor Swift released two re-recorded albums: Fearless (Taylor's Version) in April and Red (Taylor's Version) in November, both peaking atop the Billboard 200.
2021: Featured on Big Red Machine and Haim Tracks
In 2021, Taylor Swift was featured on Big Red Machine's "Renegade" and "Birch" and Haim's "Gasoline".
2021: Global Icon Award by the Brit Awards
In 2021, Taylor Swift was the first woman to receive the Global Icon Award by the Brit Awards.
2021: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2021, Taylor Swift was the highest-paid female musician.
2021: Grammy Award for Album of the Year
In 2021, Taylor Swift won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Folklore, becoming the first woman to win the award three times.
May 18, 2022: Honorary Doctorate from New York University
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 opened atop the Billboard 200 and made her the first artist to occupy the entire top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 the same week.
2022: Global Ambassador for Record Store Day
In 2022, Taylor Swift became the first global ambassador for Record Store Day.
2022: Criticism of Supreme Court Decision
In 2022, Taylor Swift criticized the US Supreme Court's decision to end federal abortion rights.
2022: Exploring Synth-Pop
In 2022, Taylor Swift explored synth-pop on the album Midnights.
2022: Featured on Ed Sheeran Track and Release of "Carolina"
In 2022, Taylor Swift featured on Ed Sheeran's "The Joker and the Queen," wrote and recorded "Carolina" for the film Where the Crawdads Sing, and had a supporting role in the film Amsterdam.
2022: Songwriter-Artist of the Decade
In 2022, Taylor Swift was named the Songwriter-Artist of the Decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
2022: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2022, Taylor Swift was the highest-paid female musician.
2022: Awards for "All Too Well: The Short Film"
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; All Too Well also won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
2022: Global Recording Artist of the Year
In 2022, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
March 2023: Start of the Eras Tour
In March 2023, Taylor Swift embarked on the Eras Tour, a tribute to her entire discography, which became the highest-grossing tour in history.
April 2023: Split from Joe Alwyn
In April 2023, Taylor Swift ended her relationship with Joe Alwyn.
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: Became a Billionaire
By October 2023, as reported by Forbes and Bloomberg L.P., Taylor Swift had become a billionaire, 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, citing safety risks and stalking.
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" and the first woman to appear on a Person of the Year cover more than once.
2023: Donation for Tennessee Tornado Relief
In 2023, Taylor Swift donated $1 million again for Tennessee tornado relief.
2023: Re-recorded Albums and Chart Records
In 2023, Taylor Swift released two re-recorded albums: Speak Now (Taylor's Version) in July and 1989 (Taylor's Version) in October, breaking chart records and achieving significant sales milestones.
2023: Continued Success and Chart Dominance
In 2023, Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for "Anti-Hero" at the MTV Video Music Awards, ranked number one on Billboard's year-end top artists list for the third time in different decades, and had five out of the 10 best-selling albums in the US.
2023: The Eras Tour and Associated 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" experienced a resurgence in popularity, reaching number one.
2023: Global Recording Artist of the Year
In 2023, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
2023: Positive reception of vocals
In 2023, critics like Amanda Petrusich noted that Taylor Swift's singing became richer with stronger clarity and tone, even in live performances.
2023: Intimacy of Songcraft
In Time's 2023 Person of the Year piece, Sam Lansky wrote: "Swift is many things onstage—vulnerable and triumphant, playful and sad—but the intimacy of her songcraft is front and center."
2023: Tortured Poets Department conceived
Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department", was conceived amidst her 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.
January 2024: AI-generated pornographic images
In January 2024, AI-generated pornographic images portraying Swift were posted to Twitter and spread to other social media platforms, spurring 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: Sold One of Her Private Jets
In February 2024, it was reported that Taylor Swift had sold one of her two private jets.
February 2024: Most-streamed artist on Spotify
As of February 2024, Taylor Swift is the most-streamed artist on Spotify.
April 19, 2024: Release of The Tortured Poets Department
On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift released "The Tortured Poets Department", which was then expanded 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: $250,000 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: End of the Eras Tour
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which began in March 2023, spanned five continents and concluded in December 2024.
2024: Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards
At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024, Taylor Swift's album Midnights won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, making her the first artist to win Album of the Year four times.
2024: Endorsement of Democratic Ticket
For the 2024 election, Taylor Swift once again endorsed the Democratic ticket of Harris and Tim Walz.
2024: Billboard Recognition as a Pop Star
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
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 album The Tortured Poets Department.
2024: Comparisons to Veteran Artists
In a 2024 article for The New York Times, Joe Coscarelli wrote that Taylor Swift's lasting popularity has provoked debates comparing her not only to contemporaries like Drake or Beyoncé, but also to veteran artists like the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elton John, or Madonna.
May 2025: Album Sales and Chart Records
As of May 2025, Taylor Swift has sold 116.7 million album units in the US, including 54 million pure sales, and holds records such as being the solo artist with the most weeks at number one on the Billboard 200.
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.
August 2025: Engagement to Travis Kelce
In August 2025, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged.
August 2025: Trademark Registrations
As of August 2025, Taylor Swift, through TAS Rights Management, LLC, holds more than 400 trademark registrations worldwide, with over 300 trademark applications in the US.
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.
October 2025: Directed 14 music videos
As of October 2025, Taylor Swift has directed 14 of her music videos.
December 2025: Donations to various organizations
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: Real Estate Portfolio
In 2025, Forbes estimated Taylor Swift's real estate portfolio at $110 million, consisting of properties in Nashville, New York City, Los Angeles, and Rhode Island.
2025: Exploring Soft Rock
In 2025, Taylor Swift explored soft rock on the album The Life of a Showgirl.
2025: Global Recording Artist of the Year
In 2025, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
2025: Documentary Miniseries on Disney+
In 2025, a documentary miniseries about Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is scheduled to release on Disney+.
March 2026: Richest Female Musician
As of March 2026, Forbes estimated Taylor Swift's net worth at $2 billion, making her the richest female musician in the world.
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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