Taylor Swift Joins Cast for Upcoming ‘Les Miserables’ Film : January 05, 2012

With a star-studded cast already lined up, it looks like the new film adaptation of “Les Misérables” will also feature Taylor Swift. It has been reported that Universal has offered...

Taylor Swift, Adele, Nicki Minaj Win Big at American Music Awards : November 21, 2011

Adele and Taylor Swift tied for the total number of wins at last night’s 39^th American Music Awards, but Swift would have to be called the big winner since she...

Taylor Swift Featured on ’60 Minutes’ This Sunday : November 17, 2011

Taylor Swift will appear in an interview on CBS’s “60 Minutes” this Sunday, November 20. The interview will be part of a profile of the 21-year-old country singer. Fresh from receiving...

U2, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift Take Hardware at Billboard Touring Awards : November 11, 2011

U2, Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift were among the winners at the 8^th annual Billboard Touring Awards, held on November 10 at New York’s Roosevelt Hotel. The touring awards celebrate excellence...

Taylor Swift Wins Entertainer of Year at CMA Awards : November 10, 2011

The Country Music Association named Taylor Swift the Entertainer of the Year at this year’s CMA Awards, held November 9 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. It was the first...

Taylor Swift Records Hop from Studio to Guinness Book : September 16, 2011

Taylor Swift has led a charmed as well as awards-filled life. The talented and beautiful superstar now can tack another two accomplishments onto her resume. The country superstar...

Bronchitis Sidelines Taylor Swift in Atlanta, Louisville, Charlotte : July 07, 2011

Taylor Swift, for the very first time since rising to the top of the country-pop music world, has had to go to the sidelines due to sickness. Swift has...

Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood Rank on Forbes Top Earners Under 30 : June 15, 2011

You don’t have to be old to be a country music royalty, or a veteran in the business to be considered a top paid celebrity, and this has been proven...

Taylor Swift Joins ACM to Donate $50K to St Jude Children’s Hospital : June 13, 2011

With Taylor Swift being hailed as the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year for 2011, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is now assured of a $75,000 grant from...

Taylor Swift Wraps CMA Music Festival : June 13, 2011

The CMA Music Festival closed out with a bang with Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift headlining the four-day event’s final night on Sunday, held at LP Field. "The cool thing...

Taylor Swift draws parallels between celebrity and high school : June 03, 2011

The life of a celebrity is pretty much like the colorful and fun life of high school, especially in Taylor Swift’s mind. And both worlds might truly have its...

Taylor’s ‘Speak Now’ Tour was Inspired by Broadway : June 02, 2011

Tours for recording artists are now more than just a concert repeatedly done in every city, playing the same song line-up, even the encores, in every show. Multi-awarded and...

Taylor Swift brings Christian band NEEDTOBREATHE on 2011 tour : May 25, 2011

Indie Christian Rock act NEEDTOBREATHE has Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift to thank for gaining a nice opening spot in the upcoming North American leg of the singer’s ‘Speak...

Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber Rack Up Hardware at Billboard Music Awards : May 23, 2011

Two of the big winners on Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards were Taylor Swift and Rihanna. The show returned after a hiatus of five years, bringing a huge injection...

Taylor Swift Benefit Concert Raises $750,000 for Tornado Victims : May 22, 2011

Taylor Swift opened her final “Speak Now Tour” dress rehearsal as a fundraiser to help victims of the deadly tornadoes that have recently struck the Southeast. The step was...

Taylor Debuts ‘Story of Us’ Video on MTV Tuesday : May 20, 2011

Taylor Swift always has had fun with her music videos. From portraying a geeky school girl who turns into a glamorous queen in “You Belong With Me,” her VMA...

Taylor Swift Featured in InStyle, Talks Love & Relationships : May 18, 2011

In the June issue of In Style, award winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift graces the magazine’s cover clad in a summery orange dress. As you flip through, the young chart...

Taylor Isn’t Stripping Off Her Clothes Anytime Soon : April 13, 2011

Don't expect to spot Taylor Swift parading around anytime soon wearing skimpy outfits. Despite her rising status in the music world, the 21 year old Swift assures her fans...

Taylor Swift wraps world tour, prepares for U.S. tour : April 11, 2011

A week ago, Taylor Swift finished the part of her Speak Now tour that played throughout Europe and Asia. For Swift, the trip was amazing. She stated, “To see people...

Taylor Swift Covers Mumford & Sons ‘White Blank Page’ for BBC : April 06, 2011

Given the fact that Taylor Swift has been dominating the charts with her original music, seeing her cover “White Blank Page” by Mumford & Sons while visiting BBC's Radio 1...

Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum Reign at ACM Awards : April 03, 2011

Taylor Swift, the young singer-songwriter, only won one award on Sunday at the Academy of Country Music Awards 46th annual ceremony. However, it was a big one. Fans voted Swift...

Taylor Swift Adds 16 New Dates onto ‘Speak Now’ Tour : March 24, 2011

As if Taylor Swift’s already extensive US leg is not lengthy enough, her camp decided to add 16 more home soil shows to her ongoing “Speak Now” world tour, which...

Taylor Swift Lends Her Voice to New Animated Film ‘The Lorax’ : March 17, 2011

Taylor Swift is joining “The Lorax” cast, a 3-D animated film from Universal based on the children's book by Dr. Seuss about saving the environment. The tree-loving, fuzzy Lorax...

Taylor Swift’s New Single ‘Mean’ Released : March 09, 2011

“Mean”, the title of Taylor Swift’s third and newest single from her hugely successful third studio effort “Speak Now”, has hit the airwaves earlier in the week, and it has...

Opening Acts for Taylor Swift’s Upcoming Tour Include Frankie Ballard, Danny Gokey : March 08, 2011

Apart from NeedToBreathe, which was earlier announced as Swift’s opening act for all her North American stops in her extensive and now sold-out Speak Now tour, reps for the young...

Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Toby Keith Set to Perform at ACM Awards : March 03, 2011

Toby Keith, who is rarely seen at award shows, indicated that he would attend a show if he could also sing at the same show. As a result, Toby Keith...

More Taylor Swift Dates Go Onsale : February 17, 2011

For Taylor Swift’s current “Speak Now” tour which is set to take on more than 90 cities worldwide in the course of eight months, ticket on sale dates and times...

Jason Aldean Hops Taylor Swift for Number 1 Country Album : February 10, 2011

After 14 weeks of taking the back seat to Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now”, Jason Aldean’s “My Kinda Party” finally rules the Billboard charts, and it is not the only thing...

Taylor Swift Joins Lady Antebellum as Kids’ Choice Nominee : February 10, 2011

The Kids’ Choice Awards nominees are already out and Taylor Swift are among the event’s leaders with two nominations, one for Favorite Female Singer and another for Favorite Song. ...

Orlando, Vancouver, Kansas City Among New Taylor Swift Dates Onsale Friday : February 08, 2011

With about a quarter of Taylor Swift’s 2011 North American itinerary already sold out, promoters have announced a new set of ticket on sale dates for the singer’s other...

Taylor Swift, Eminem Take Top Slots on 2010 Album Sales Charts : January 26, 2011

Despite the late charges  from Taylor Swift and Susan Boyle, the No. 1 artist on Nielsen SoundScan's year end sales totals was Eminem.  According to Billboard magazine compiled figures, “Recovery,”...

Taylor, Kenny Chesney Wants His Money Back : January 25, 2011

Kenny Chesney from 2004-2008 won the Entertainer of the Year award eight times.  From 2005 to 2008 he won ACM's honor four times in a row, and he won the...

Crusin’ the Caribbean with Taylor Swift : January 25, 2011

During the weekend of January 22-23, singer Taylor Swift boarded a luxury cruise liner for her special gig. The pop star of “The Love Story” was the guest star performer in...

Taylor Swift Sells Out Ford Field in Under 90 Minutes : January 21, 2011

When word got out that Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Taylor Swift will be hitting Detroit’s Ford Field this summer, fans went wild and bought all the tickets that they could. ...

Taylor Mending Wounds After Breakup with Gyllenhaal : January 14, 2011

On the next album from Taylor Swift, Jake Gyllenhaal will no doubt hear about their doozy of a breakup. During the pair's whirlwind, two month romance, Swift and Gyllenhaal were photographed...

Taylor Swift Ranks on Forbes List of Top Earning Stars of 2010 : January 03, 2011

With an estimated net income of $45 million last year, 21-year old award winning pop country sensation Taylor Swift finds herself among the likes of Oprah Winfrey, James Cameron and...

Taylor Swift Wants Katy Perry to be her Prom Date : December 22, 2010

Twenty-year old pop star Taylor Swift never had a chance to go to prom, or at least she wasn’t able to attend one so far, but when asked by Rachel...

Peter Max Gives Taylor Swift Marilyn Monroe Treatment : December 10, 2010

Remember the time when Andy Warhol was making pop art portraits using beautiful subjects such as Marilyn Monroe?  It seems that now Peter Max, another pop artist, has found his...

Taylor Swift Becomes a CoverGirl : December 08, 2010

With her perfect pout, pretty eyes, and irritatingly flawless skin, it was inevitable that Taylor Swift would sooner or later start hawking cosmetic to all of her adoring fans.  The...

Taylor Swift Sells Out Staples Center Twice, Gillette Stadium in Minutes : December 07, 2010

How fast are Taylor Swift's “Speak Now” tour tickets selling?  Well if they they were selling any faster it would probably violate some law of physics. Last week the first ten...

Taylor is Entertainment Weekly’s Entertainer of the Year : December 02, 2010

It was a big year for Taylor Swift, but her greatest achievement came on October 23 when she released “Speak Now,” her third album.  During its first week out, the...

Taylor Swift Preps 2011 World Tour to Support Speak Now : November 23, 2010

Taylor Swift's “Speak Now” 2011 tour will consist of 87 shows across 19 countries on four different continents.  The trek will kick off in Singapore on February 9 and include...

Taylor Swift Set to Launch 87 Date 2011 Speak Now Tour : November 23, 2010

Taylor Swift's “Speak Now” 2011 tour will consist of 87 shows across 19 countries on four different continents.  The trek will kick off in Singapore on February 9 and include...

Taylor Swift Goes Prime Time with Thanksgiving TV Special : November 19, 2010

Taylor Swift will be brightening the Thanksgiving holidays of her fans when she puts “Speak Now,” the title from her recently released album, into action with several appearances on television...

Taylor Treats CMAs to ‘Back to December’ : November 10, 2010

Taylor Swift, following the massive debut of “Speak Now,” gave a mellow performance on November 10 at CMA's 44th Annual Awards show of “Back to December,” a single from her...

Taylor Swift Passes 1 Million Sales on Debut Week of New Album : November 03, 2010

“Speak Now,” the new album from Taylor Swift, spoke out last week very loud and clear.  It is making its debut in the No. 1 spot on Billboard's 200 chart...

Taylor Swift, Rod Stewart Perform on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 200th Episode : November 02, 2010

Rod Stewart and Taylor Swift will be performing on Tuesday night on the 200th show of “Dancing with the Stars” as part of a two night celebration.  Tuesday night will...

Taylor Swift Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussands : October 31, 2010

According to a report from MTV News, the wax replica of Taylor Swift is joining the likes of Robert Pattison and Michelle Obama at Madame Tussauds in New York at...

Taylor Swift is NSAI’s Songwriter of the Year : October 27, 2010

Taylor Swift won her third artist-songwriter of the year from Nashville Songwriters Association International.  She accepted her trophy during the private gala celebration held on October 17 in Nashville.  Swift's...

Taylor Swift to Perform Free Concert for JFK’s Terminal 5 : October 22, 2010

JetBlue passengers flying out of JFK International Airport in New York City next week will have something to look forward to other than a cash bar and bag of peanuts. ...

Taylor Swift, Gwyneth Patrow Set to Strap On Guitar at CMA Awards : October 21, 2010

Gwyneth Paltrow is set on proving she has the skills needed to play the role of a fallen country singer in “Country Strong,” her 2011 movie.  On November 10 the...

Taylor Swifts Latest Done Me Wrong Song about John Mayer? : October 20, 2010

Allegedly Taylor Swift has slammed John Mayer with her song “Dear John” on her new album. Swift and Mayer were romantically linked after Mayer reportedly told his friends earlier this year...

Taylor Swift Next on Deck for Glee? : October 16, 2010

I don't believe I have been so busy in my entire life, Taylor Swift said. That fact is beginning to show.  “Speak Now,” Swift's third album, will have its international release...

Taylor Swift Joins Dolly Parton to Celebrate Return of Grand Ole Opry : October 10, 2010

The Grand Old Opry, an institution of country music, didn't skip a show or beat when a Middle Tennessee flood in May destroyed their home, in addition to thousands of...

Taylor Swift Sued by Ex-Manager : October 08, 2010

There is someone that believes Taylor Swift isn't that sweet after all. Or he thinks at least that her parents aren't. The former manager of Swift's says he's been cheated from millions...

Taylor Swift to Snag Lindsay Lohan Acting Part? : September 27, 2010

Lindsay Lohan, until a short time ago despite her legal and drug related programs, insisted she still wanted to have a career.  Her latest brief stint in jail was a...

Target to be Exclusive Retailer of Taylor Swift’s New Album ‘Speak Now’ : September 15, 2010

“Speak Now”, the third release from pop-country superstar Taylor Swift, is set to surface in the market on October 25.  But fans of the young singer/songwriter can snag themselves a...

Chelsea Handler to Reunite Taylor Swift, Kanye at VMA : August 21, 2010

"I'd like to get them together, is what I'd like to get”.  That’s Chelsea Handler referring to a “possible” Kanye West – Taylor Swift reunion and dishing out some insights...

Taylor Swift Joins Dave Matthews Band for NFL Kickoff Concert : August 09, 2010

The NFL Opening Kick-Off show is one of the most anticipated performances in the NFL, perhaps only second to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.  And the question as to who...

Taylor Swift Slates Third Album for October Release : July 20, 2010

“Speak Now” is the title of Taylor Swift’s newest album, which also marks the third release for the award-winning pop-country sensation. She confirmed that the said record, which she worked...

Taylor Swift Focuses on Boys & Love on Third Album : May 09, 2010

Are you having a hard time waiting for the new album from Taylor Swift?  Finally the long-awaited follow up set to Fearless from 2008 is on its way.  Taylor can't...

Taylor Swift Contributes $50K to Nashville Flood Relief : May 07, 2010

Taylor Swift has pledged to donate $500,000 to help Nashville flooding victims.  It was announced on “Flood Relief with Vince Gills and Friends,” a local TV telethon in Nashville, according...

Taylor Swift Has a Surprise for Auburn University : April 28, 2010

On April 26 Taylor Swift held an impromptu concert at Auburn University's Hotel and Dixon Center.  Two Auburn students inspired the show.  According to a report in the Alabama Press-Register...

Taylor Swift Takes Home Kids Choice Awards : March 29, 2010

The big winner at the March 28 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards was Taylor Swift. Taylor won Favorite Female Singer beating out Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Beyonce. Taylor Swift's song...

Taylor Swift Bags Album of the Year Grammy Plus Three More : January 31, 2010

The biggest Grammy award of the night went to Taylor Swift. Her album “Fearless” won album of the year. Swift said, we will tell this story over and over. ...

Grammys Award Big Night to Beyonce, Taylor Swift : January 31, 2010

Taylor Swift wasn’t exactly on her game when performing an offkey disaster with Stevie Nicks at the 2010 Grammys, but it didn’t seem to matter as she went home with...

Taylor is People’s Cover Girl of the 25 Most Intriguing People of 2009 : December 27, 2009

Taylor Swift is set to be featured on People magazine's cover for “25 Most Intriguing People of 2009,” a year end special issue. Swift has won many different awards...

Taylor Swift, Beyonce Set to Perform at Grammys : December 22, 2009

On Tuesday, it was announced that among the super stars set to perform in Los Angeles at the Grammy Awards on January 31 are Taylor Swift, Beyonce and the Black...

Taylor Swift Takes Home Another Award — Billboard’s Artist of the Year : December 11, 2009

By now Taylor Swift should be used to all of this. The most recent accolade to be showered onto the nineteen year old 2009 breakout star is the Artist...

Taylor Swift Sells Out Gillette Stadium in Minutes : December 05, 2009

Country music fans wanting to get tickets to see Taylor Swift in Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium snatched up all the tickets as of 2 pm on December 5, 2009. ...

Taylor Swift Bikini Video Racing Across the Web : December 04, 2009

The new music video of Taylor Swift, which features the country music star in a black bikini that is barely there, is taking YouTube by storm. In a video which is...

Taylor Swift Snags 8 Grammy Nominations : December 03, 2009

When the Grammy Award candidates were announced on December 2 for their 52nd Annual Awards show during a music special televised live from Los Angeles at Club Nokia, Taylor Swift...

Taylor Swift Takes on Greeting Cards : November 18, 2009

Critics often complain that the lyrics of Taylor Swift are corny like greeting cards. It appears the greeting card business agrees. American Greetings Corporation and the teen country music star...

Taylor Swift is Entertainer of the Year : November 12, 2009

Taylor Swift's opener for the Country Music Association Awards show on Wednesday was a winning performance. However, the 19 year old country singer had to wait for the end...

Taylor Claims Longest Charting Album of Century : November 02, 2009

At only nineteen years old Taylor Swift, country music superstar, is continuing to shatter records. This week it is Billboard's albums chart. "Taylor Swift," her debut album, became...

Taylor Swift Charts Tour Dates for 2010 : November 02, 2009

Is there anything hotter than Taylor Swift these days? She's everywhere you turn around from awards shows across the gamut of musical genres to selling out arenas from coast-to-coast. It...

Taylor Swift Tickets Sell Out 15 Tour Dates in Minutes : October 23, 2009

Tickets for four of Taylor Swift's tour dates for 2010 sold out just two minutes after they went on sale Friday, according to Swift's publicists. All of the tickets that were...

Swift Racks Up 6 AMA Nominations : October 16, 2009

It is never too late to earn some more recognition, at least if you are Michael Jackson. The late pop star could end up being honored as the posthumous...

Taylor Swift to Host Saturday Night Live : October 15, 2009

Next month when she is the host of "Saturday Night Live" the stage will be all Taylor Swift's- without any interruptions. There is only one question: who is going to play...

Taylor Swift Covers Glamour : July 10, 2009

Although it may seem that Taylor Swift is an overnight success story, there have been a few bumps along the road to super stardom. She told Glamour that she...

Swift Cleans Up at CMT Awards : June 22, 2009

True, there were other singers who went home with hardware from the Country Music TV Awards, but the show seemed to mostly be a factory dream that came true for...

John Mayer Wants Taylor Swift : June 18, 2009

It's pretty clear that John Mayer has a high opinion of himself. However it turns out that he thinks highly of Taylor Swift, the teen icon as well. ...

Kid Rock, Taylor Swift Take Part in BamaJam Festival : May 29, 2009

The countryside of Alabama will be hosting headliners Kid Rock, Taylor Swift, The Black Crowes, and Brooks & Dunn among others at the BamaJam Music & Arts Festival this year. The...

Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift On Board for CMA Fest : April 25, 2009

Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Jamey Johnson, Rodney Aktins and Jake Owen are new additions to the lineup for the CMA Music Festival. The event was formerly called Fan Fair and lasts...

Taylor Lines Up Headlining Tour Dates for 2009 : March 11, 2009

Taylor Swift, the rising country as well as crossover star, has confirmed the venues for a majority of the cities slated for her upcoming debut headlining tour. A list of the...

Taylor Swift Makes a Guest Appearance on CSI : March 06, 2009

Like Jesse McCartney, Ludacris and Diddy before her, Taylor Swift on Thursday night joined the rather illustrious list of musicians making cameo appearances in crime dramas. Swift was able to live...

Taylor Swift Rocks Cover of Rolling Stone : February 20, 2009

Taylor Swift has the cover of the Rolling Stone covered. During this past year Swift has had plenty of both heartaches and triumphs, but it seems to be all paying off...

Rascal Flatts Ready ‘Bob That Head Tour’ with Taylor Swift : April 17, 2008

Rascal Flatts, who have been touring since January, is continuing their trek across North America through to the fall. The band will resume their outing at Stagecoach Country Music Festival in...

Lori McKenna, Taylor Swift to Join Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Tour : June 01, 2007

With the launch of this year's Faith Hill/Tim McGraw tour starting in just a few days, the two superstars have chosen the opening acts for the main stage and have...

taylor swift Biography

Taylor Swift, the American country and pop songwriter-singer, musician and actress, was born on December 13, 1989 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. In 2006, Swift released “Tim McGraw” her debut single along with her debut self-titled album. The set was subsequently certified by the RIAA as multi-platinum. Swift also received a Grammy Awards nomination as Best New Artist. She released “Fearless,” her second album, in November 2008. Swift earned four Grammy Awards, which included Album of the Year.

In 2008, “Fearless” finished at number three with 2. 1 million in sales and “Taylor Swift” at number six with 1.5 million sales. For 11 weeks in a row “Fearless” was No. 1 on Billboard's 200 chart. Since 2000, no other album has been at No. 1 for that long. In 2009 Billboard named Swift Artist of the Year. In October 2019, Swift released “Speak Now,” her third album. During its first week out, the album sold a total of 1,047,00 copies.

In 2008, Swift's album sold four million copies combined to make her that year's best selling musician in the U.S. She was ranked by Forbes as the 69th most powerful of celebrities in 2009 with $18 million in earnings and in 2010 as 12th most powerful with $45 million in earnings. Billboard ranked Swift as 38th Best Artist for the decade of 2000-2010. Nielsen SoundScan in January 2010 named Swift as country music's (or pop/country crossover) artist ever, with sales in digital tracks of more than 28 million. Swift has sold more than 16 million worldwide albums through December 2010.