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.
On December 13, 1989, Taylor Alison Swift was born. She is an American singer-songwriter known for her autobiographical songwriting and cultural impact.
For the music videos of the 1989 singles, Taylor Swift began an extensive collaboration with director Joseph Kahn.
In 1989, Swift transitioned her music style with the release of her synth-pop album "1989".
In 1989, after the critical debate around Red's eclectic pop, rock, and electronic styles, Taylor Swift chose 1980s synth-pop as a defining sound of her recalibrated pop artistry and image, inspired by artists like Phil Collins and Madonna. Her album "1989" incorporated electronic arrangements consisting of dense synthesizers and drum machines.
On albums Red and 1989, Taylor Swift's vocals were processed with electronic effects such as synthesizer tweaking, looping, and multitracking, to accompany the pop production.
Taylor Swift's album Red explores the tumult of an intense breakup, and in 1989 she reflected on failed relationships with a wistful perspective; both albums incorporate lyrics that hint at sex, reflecting her personal growth.
In 2003, Taylor Swift and her parents began working with talent manager Dan Dymtrow to help her career, leading to modeling for Abercrombie & Fitch and an artist development deal from RCA Records.
In 2003, the Dixie Chicks controversy left a lasting impact on country musicians at large and female country musicians in particular, which Taylor Swift attributed to her past political reluctance.
On November 3, 2004, Taylor Swift organized a showcase concert at Bluebird Cafe, which was attended by Scott Borchetta, who later signed her to Big Machine Records.
In 2004, Taylor Swift signed with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing, becoming the youngest signee in the company's history at age 14.
By July 2005, Taylor Swift finalized her recording contract with Big Machine Records and ended her working relationship with Dan Dymtrow.
In 2005, Taylor Swift signed with Big Machine Records, marking the beginning of her professional music career.
In June 2006, Taylor Swift's debut single, "Tim McGraw", was released, marking the start of her music career.
On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift released her self-titled debut album, "Taylor Swift".
In 2006, Taylor Swift debuted as a country singer with the album "Taylor Swift".
In October 2007, Taylor Swift released the Christmas EP, "The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection".
In 2007, Taylor Swift continued to promote her album by opening for country artists, including George Strait, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill.
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.
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.
In July 2008, Taylor Swift released the Walmart-exclusive EP "Beautiful Eyes".
On November 11, 2008, Taylor Swift released her second studio album, "Fearless", in North America.
From 2008 to 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, marking early endorsement deals in her career.
In 2008, Taylor Swift established her production company, Taylor Swift Productions.
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."
In 2008, Taylor Swift opened for Rascal Flatts again and dated singer Joe Jonas.
In 2008, Taylor Swift released the album "Fearless", continuing her career as a country singer.
In 2009, Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Iowa flood of 2008.
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.
In March 2009, Taylor Swift released the album "Fearless" in markets outside of North America.
In October 2009, Taylor Swift dated her co-star Taylor Lautner while shooting "Valentine's Day".
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.
In 2009, Taylor Swift won several awards, including Artist of the Year by the American Music Awards and Billboard, and Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association Awards. Her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards was interrupted by Kanye West, leading to widespread controversy.
In response to the May 2010 Tennessee floods, Taylor Swift donated $500,000, providing significant support to those affected by the natural disaster.
On October 25, 2010, Taylor Swift released her third studio album, "Speak Now", which she wrote entirely by herself.
In 2010, Taylor Swift had her acting debut in the rom-com "Valentine's Day" and wrote "Today Was a Fairytale" for its soundtrack. She also debuted in a "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" episode.
In 2010, Taylor Swift released the album "Speak Now", expanding her country pop sound with rock influences.
In 2010, Taylor Swift was included in Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people, recognizing her impact and influence at that time.
In 2010, Taylor Swift's album "Fearless" won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards.
Taylor Swift's directorial debut was the music video for "Mine", co-directed with Roman White, in 2010.
In February 2011, Taylor Swift embarked on the Speak Now World Tour.
From 2008 to 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, marking early endorsement deals in her career.
In 2011, Taylor Swift developed the concept and treatment for the music video of her song "Mean".
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, demonstrating her commitment to disaster relief.
In 2011, as the recipient of the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year award, Taylor Swift donated $25,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tennessee, supporting cancer research efforts.
In March 2012, Taylor Swift concluded the Speak Now World Tour.
On October 22, 2012, Taylor Swift released her fourth studio album, "Red", which incorporated various styles of pop and rock.
From 2012 to 2015, Taylor Swift had tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's, marking significant brand partnerships.
In 2012, Taylor Swift had a voice acting role in "The Lorax" and wrote songs for "The Hunger Games" soundtrack.
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, demonstrating her commitment to cancer research and awareness.
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.
In 2012, Taylor Swift released the album "Red", featuring a pop-friendly production.
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.
In March 2013, Taylor Swift began The Red Tour.
In 2013, Taylor Swift won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "Safe & Sound" from "The Hunger Games" soundtrack.
In 2013, author Jody Rosen labeled Taylor Swift the "Queen of Pop," citing her popularity that defied traditional boundaries between genres, eras, demographics, paradigms, and trends, marking a significant recognition of her broad appeal and influence.
Taylor Swift was honored with the Pinnacle Award by the Country Music Association Awards in 2013.
In June 2014, Taylor Swift completed The Red Tour, which became the highest-grossing country tour at the time.
In 2014, Taylor Swift had a supporting role in the dystopian film "The Giver".
In 2014, Taylor Swift recalibrated her artistic identity from country to pop with the synth-pop album "1989".
In 2014, Taylor Swift was named New York City's official tourism ambassador, highlighting her influence and popularity.
In 2014, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
From 2012 to 2015, Taylor Swift had tie-ins with Starbucks, Keds, Subway, Diet Coke, Walgreens, Walmart, and Papa John's, marking significant brand partnerships.
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.
In 2015, Taylor Swift signed an exclusive streaming deal with Apple Music, marking a significant move in her career and the digital music landscape.
In 2015, Taylor Swift was included in Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people for a second time, reaffirming her significant cultural impact.
Taylor Swift was the youngest person to be featured on Rolling Stone's 2015 list "The 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time".
Taylor Swift worked with American Express for the "Blank Space" music video and served as executive producer for the interactive app AMEX Unstaged: Taylor Swift Experience, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program in 2015.
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.
In 2016, Taylor Swift donated $1 million to Louisiana flood relief efforts and $100,000 to the Dolly Parton Fire Fund, supporting disaster relief efforts in multiple locations.
In 2016, Taylor Swift signed a multi-year deal with AT&T, expanding her brand partnerships and reach.
In 2016, Taylor Swift was listed by Forbes as the world's highest-paid musician, marking a significant financial milestone in her career.
In 2016, the dispute with Kanye West bolstered the narrative by her detractors that she was a calculating and manipulative woman despite her sweetheart image, and deepened their feud that has resonated in their respective careers.
Taylor Swift produced "Bad Blood", which won Best Music Video at the Grammy Awards in 2016.
In 2017, Taylor Swift donated to food banks after Hurricane Harvey struck Houston, providing support to those affected by the storm.
In 2017, Taylor Swift partnered with United Parcel Service to distribute her albums, streamlining the process and ensuring wide availability.
In 2017, Taylor Swift released the hip-hop-imbued album "Reputation", inspired by ensuing media scrutiny.
In 2017, Taylor Swift was one of the "Silence Breakers" spotlighted by Time as Person of the Year for speaking up about sexual assault, recognizing her contribution to an important social movement.
In 2018, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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.
In 2018, Taylor Swift signed with Republic Records, marking a new chapter in her career.
Billboard ranked Taylor Swift at number eight on its list "Greatest of All Time Artists" in 2019.
In 2019, Taylor Swift called for the passing of the Equality Act and performed during WorldPride NYC 2019 at the Stonewall Inn, demonstrating her support for LGBTQ rights.
In 2019, Taylor Swift released the eclectic pop album "Lover".
In 2019, Taylor Swift signed a multi-year deal with Capital One and launched a clothing line with Stella McCartney, broadening her influence and product offerings.
In 2019, Taylor Swift was included in Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people for a third time, solidifying her status as a prominent cultural figure.
In 2019, Taylor Swift was listed by Forbes as the world's highest-paid musician, marking a significant financial milestone in her career.
In 2019, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
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.
In 2020, Taylor Swift donated $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief, supporting recovery efforts after the natural disaster.
In 2020, Taylor Swift released the indie folk albums "Folklore" and "Evermore".
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.
In 2021, Taylor Swift donated to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
In 2021, Taylor Swift was the first woman to receive the Global Icon Award by the Brit Awards and received the Songwriter Icon Award from the National Music Publishers' Association.
In 2021, Taylor Swift was the highest-paid female musician, demonstrating her continued financial success in the music industry.
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.
In 2022, Taylor Swift became the first global ambassador for Record Store Day, supporting independent music retailers and celebrating physical music formats.
In 2022, Taylor Swift criticized the US Supreme Court's decision to end federal abortion rights, reaffirming her pro-choice stance and feminist views.
In 2022, Taylor Swift released the electropop record "Midnights".
In 2022, Taylor Swift was named the Songwriter-Artist of the Decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
In 2022, Taylor Swift was the highest-paid female musician, demonstrating her continued financial success in the music industry.
In 2022, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
In June 2023, Taylor Swift was invited to the Academy of Motion Pictures.
By October 2023, Taylor Swift achieved her billionaire status, recognized as the first billionaire "primarily based on her songs and performances", marking a major financial milestone in her career.
In December 2023, Taylor Swift's lawyers sent a cease and desist letter to the American programmer Jack Sweeney over tracking her private jet, alleging stalking and safety risks.
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.
In 2023, Taylor Swift began dating football player Travis Kelce, with the media dubbing them a "supercouple".
In 2023, Taylor Swift donated $1 million for Tennessee tornado relief, supporting recovery efforts after the natural disaster.
In 2023, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour became the first concert tour to gross $1 billion in revenue. The concert film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" also became the highest-grossing in history.
In 2023, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry honored Taylor Swift as the Global Recording Artist of the Year.
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."
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.
In January 2024, AI-generated pornographic images portraying Taylor Swift were posted to Twitter and spread to other social media platforms, spurring criticism and demands for legal reform.
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.
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.
As of February 2024, Taylor Swift is the most-streamed artist on Spotify.
On April 19, 2024, The Tortured Poets Department was released. It broke streaming records, topping charts in several countries and debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 with 2.6 million first-week units. The album was the global best-seller of 2024.
In July 2024, three children were killed in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed workshop in Southport, England, leading to civil unrest in the UK.
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.
As of December 2024, Taylor Swift is the highest-grossing touring act of all time, with cumulative revenue at $3.12 billion.
Billboard ranked Taylor Swift at number two on "Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century" in 2024.
For the 2024 election, Taylor Swift once again endorsed the Democratic ticket of Harris and Tim Walz.
In 2024, Taylor Swift became the first solo artist to top Billboard's annual Power 100 ranking of top music industry executives, marking a significant achievement in her career.
In 2024, Taylor Swift donated $5 million toward the relief efforts after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
In 2024, Taylor Swift released the double album "The Tortured Poets Department".
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.
As of May 2025, Taylor Swift has directed 13 of her music videos.
As of May 2025, in the US, Taylor Swift has sold 116.7 million album units, including 54 million pure sales.
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.
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, solidifying her financial success.
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.
As of August 2025, Taylor Swift, through her management company, TAS Rights Management, LLC, holds more than 400 trademark registrations worldwide, showcasing her control over her brand.
On October 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her album, The Life of a Showgirl.
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