Swift . Taylor Swift also reportedly leaves generous tips to waiters. She signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2004 and a recording contract . [172] Prior to their breakup, they co-wrote the song "This Is What You Came For", which features vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna; Swift was initially credited under the pseudonym Nils Sjberg. 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[441] Swift has encouraged young people to volunteer in their local communities as part of Global Youth Service Day. [173] After briefly dating English actor Tom Hiddleston,[174] Swift began dating English actor Joe Alwyn in September 2016. [356] Despite the positive reception, The New Yorker stated she was generally portrayed "more as a skilled technician than as a Dylanesque visionary". [506], Publications consider Swift's million-selling albums an anomaly in the streaming-dominated industry following the end of the album era in the 2010s. Today, they are friends with each other once again. ", peaked at number two on the Hot 100. [316][317] During her career as a country singer, her vocals were criticized by some as weak and strained compared to those of her contemporaries. Among her accolades are 12 Grammy Awards, including three Album of the Year wins; an Emmy Award; 40 American Music Awards; 29 Billboard Music Awards; three IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year awards; and 92 Guinness World Records. [483][484] Swift launched two Elizabeth Arden fragrances"Wonderstruck" and "Wonderstruck Enchanted",[485] followed by "Taylor" and its variation Made of Starlight in 2013,[486][487] and "Incredible Things" in 2014. [187] It incorporated a heavy electropop sound, along with hip hop, R&B, and EDM influences. [242] It won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the YearSwift's record third win in the categoryand the Grammy Award for Best Music Video. The singles, in that order, were "Cardigan", "Betty", and "Exile" from Folklore, and "Willow", "No Body, No Crime", and "Coney Island" from Evermore. Salary: $150 Million Per Year. Now she's set for world domination", "Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz Tie Records on Billboard Hot 100", "Taylor Swift Climbs Hot 100, Black Eyed Peas Still No. Academy Of Country Music Awards. "[25], When Swift was around 12 years old, computer repairman and local musician Ronnie Cremer taught her to play guitar. [92][93] She co-wrote and recorded "Best Days of Your Life" with Kellie Pickler,[94] and co-wrote two songs for the Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack"You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home" and "Crazier". [292] The University of Texas at Austin,[572] New York University,[573] and Queen's University at Kingston offer courses on Swift in literary and sociopolitical contexts. [166][167] In 2015, Swift won the Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist. Although they work for her, people were amazed by her gesture. [299][323] With Folklore and Evermore, critics complimented her sharp and agile yet translucent and controlled vocals. 12. [164] At the 2014 American Music Awards, Swift received the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence. [156], Prior to 1989's release, Swift stressed the importance of albums to artists and fans. [355][356] NPR remarked that Swift's songs offer emotional engagement because "the wit and clarity of her arrangements turn them from standard fare to heartfelt disclosures". Swift was the first woman and fifth act overall to win Album of the Year twice as a lead artist. 2", "Taylor Swift Charts All 20 Songs From 'Midnights' on Billboard Hot 100", "Taylor Swift Makes History as First Artist With Entire Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100, Led by 'Anti-Hero' at No. Brevity is also helpful in placing your reader in the story. With the surprise midsummer release of Folklore, it seems that Taylor Swift has finally put out an indie record much cooler than her others, one that even a Pitchfork editor could love. The Guardian and Vox opined that Folklore and Evermore emphasized Swift's work ethic and increased her artistic credibility. [322], Reviews of Swift's later albums were more appreciative of her vocals, finding them less nasal, richer, and more resonant. [18] She also traveled regularly to New York City for vocal and acting lessons. [361] Without referencing her personal life, she imposed emotions onto imagined characters and story arcs, which liberated her from tabloid attention and suggested new paths for her artistry. She developed the concept and treatment for "Mean"[373] and co-directed the music video for "Mine" with Roman White. One asked: "Does Taylor Swift have a personal issue with Jill Biden? [240] Its final track, "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)"accompanied by the namesake short film directed by Swiftdebuted at number one on the Hot 100, becoming the longest song in history to top the chart. So Why Do We Think They're Dying? "[280], Swift has also been influenced by various pop and rock artists. [180] In August 2017, Swift successfully sued David Mueller, a former radio jockey for KYGO-FM. [115] Rolling Stone placed Speak Now at number 45 in its 2012 list of the "50 Best Female Albums of All Time", writing: "She might get played on the country station, but she's one of the few genuine rock stars we've got these days, with a flawless ear for what makes a song click. The feuds have been . "[370] Swift has also published two original poems: "Why She Disappeared" and "If You're Anything Like Me". [408][409] Vogue Australia regards her as an influential figure in sustainable fashion. Unlike her previous relationships that were largely played out in the public eye - Taylor and Joe have consciously shunned the showbiz scene. [118] She contributed two original songs to The Hunger Games soundtrack album: "Safe & Sound", co-written and recorded with the Civil Wars and T-Bone Burnett, and "Eyes Open". Beloved by her longtime fanbase, and a fixture for media, the talented singer, 30, has been in the limelight ever since she . [233] She was 2020's highest-paid musician in the U.S., and the world's highest-paid solo musician. 10. According to. [144] She joined Florida Georgia Line on stage during their set at the 2013 Country Radio Seminar to sing "Cruise". [84] That year she won five American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Favorite Country Album. [570], She is a subject of academic study;[571] her music and fame are popular topics of scholarly media research. [260] Rolling Stone critics dubbed the album an "instant classic". [181] The jury rejected Mueller's claims and ruled in favor of Swift. She definitely does! CNN It's official. [363], Swift categorizes her songwriting into three types: "quill lyrics", referring to songs rooted in antiquated poeticism; "fountain pen lyrics", based on modern and vivid storylines; and "glitter gel pen lyrics", which are lively and frivolous. [42] She was one of Big Machine's first signings,[31] and her father purchased a three-percent stake in the company for an estimated $120,000. 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[266] The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 1.57million units and marked Swift's fifth album to open with over one million copies sold. [287][288] She has also cited Keith Urban's musical style[289] and Fall Out Boy's lyrics as major influences. 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[445] Swift performed "Soon You'll Get Better" during the One World: Together At Home television special, a benefit concert curated by Lady Gaga for Global Citizen to raise funds for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. ", "How Taylor Swift mastered the singer-songwriter blueprint", "A Taylor Swift class is coming to the University of Texas. ",[193] and two U.S. top-20 singles"End Game" (featuring Ed Sheeran and rapper Future) and "Delicate". Swift was the first female and second artist overall to win Video of the Year for a video that they directed. The singer was seen on Twitter Monday night in a congratulatory video clip for the NBA's MVP award recipient Russell Westbrook. 9 minutes. [513][514] Variety dubbed Swift the "Queen of Stream" after she achieved multiple streaming feats as well. [314] Billboard credited her with influencing artists to take creative ownership of their music, as she "has the power to pull any sound she wants into mainstream orbit". Swift Endorsement deals with Keds (American . [9] Tabloid media often speculated and linked the subjects of her songs with her ex-lovers, a practice reviewers and Swift herself criticized as sexist. [617] Swift became the youngest woman to be included on Forbes' list of the 100 most powerful women in 2015, ranked at number 64. [429] She has donated $75,000 to Nashville's Hendersonville High School to help refurbish the school auditorium,[430] $4million to fund the building of a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville,[431] $60,000 to the music departments of six U.S. colleges,[432] and $100,000 to the Nashville Symphony. With her new video for "Lavender Haze"the second single off her record-breaking 10th album, Midnights Taylor Swift is showing her sensual side. 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