Global sensation Taylor Swift is rising through the ranks and taking over pop culture as we know it. Ever since she was little, she had the desire to become an inspiring singer and songwriter. Starting as a small-town country singer, Taylor never expected the influence and popularity she would gain shortly.
At the age of 14, Taylor signed with Big Machine Records in 2004 to write country music. With this record deal, she produced her first album, titled Taylor Swift. This was just the beginning of a long and continuous career. She quickly became known for her country music and later released her second album, Fearless, which grew to be even more successful than the first. Getting nominated for “Best New Artist” at the Grammys and being invited to the Met Gala in 2008 were only a few of her early recognitions. After the release of more country albums, Taylor received an extensive number of awards and nominations during the 52nd Grammy Awards, including Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Song, and Album of the Year. One of the unique aspects of Taylor that fans love the most is the lyrics of her songs. Her lyrics display authenticity in her life while expressing maturity, emotion, and stories everyone can relate to. Soon enough, everyone knew about the rising pop star.
Taylor Swift’s prosperity continued to grow as she came out with her next album, Speak Now. This album still showed a strong connection to her country roots, but her next album began to stray away from this. Red began to show hints of pop, but it wasn’t until its release of 1989 that Tayor showed her musical growth in this industry. This album marks Taylor’s transition from country to pop music. Although it was risky to switch the music genre that had gained her millions of fans, she believed it was time for a change in her music style. This pivotal moment in her career framed her future and provided her with more fans than ever imaginable. Even though there were a few bumps in the road, such as her dispute with Kanye West, they brought positive influences to her music and made her and her fanbase even stronger.
Taylor’s current influence on pop culture is revolutionary. Through sold-out stadiums and a movie produced for her concert, she has proven herself to be a true music star. Because of this, Taylor’s network has substantially increased to the point where her net worth is now estimated at $1.1 billion. With over 53% of adults identifying as Taylor Swift fans, Taylor has become a recognized living legend. She has made it known to the world that she will never go out of style.