Taylor

Taylor Swift may be the most unique of pop stars. She was an artist capable of effortlessly bridge the gap between country and pop and conquer the world. Swift left her country roots as though they were part of her skin to reveal that she was perhaps the savviest popular singer/songwriter in her generation one who could harness the current zeitgeist and make it personal and equally impressively do the reverse. Her talents are evident in some of her first tracks, including the neodue Tim McGraw. But on the second album Fearless which came out in 2008, Swift discovered the person she was and reach an audience that was large. Fearless was a huge success and not just in the US with six singles have been certified platinum in the wake of Top Ten hit songs Love Story and Belong with Me. But it also performed well around the globe. Speak Now delivered almost two years later consolidated that achievement and propelled Swift towards the top of stardom. With the three albums that followed (Reputation 2017, 1989 2014, and Red 2012) Red 2012 1989, Red 2012 along with Reputation 2017. Swift's fame only grew. It was a clear sign she had moved to the new music scene that she could be part of. Her popularity grew even after she changed her strategy in 2020's more streamlined siblings the folk singer (and Evermore) and stayed at the top of the charts.