Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her narrative songwriting, which often centers around her personal life. Swift has released nine studio albums, all of which have reached number one on the Billboard 200. She has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Swift was born and raised in West Reading, Pennsylvania. She began writing songs and performing at local events at a young age. In 2006, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music. She signed with Big Machine Records and released her self-titled debut album in 2006. The album was a critical and commercial success, and Swift became one of the most popular country music artists of the 2000s.
Swift's second album, Fearless (2008), was an even greater success. The album spawned the hit singles "Love Story", "You Belong with Me", and "White Horse". Swift won four Grammy Awards for Fearless, including Album of the Year.
Swift's third album, Speak Now (2010), was also a critical and commercial success. The album spawned the hit singles "Mine", "Back to December", and "Mean". Swift won two Grammy Awards for Speak Now, including Best Country Album.
Swift's fourth album, Red (2012), was a crossover album that incorporated elements of pop, rock, and electronica. The album spawned the hit singles "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "I Knew You Were Trouble", and "22". Red won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.
Swift's fifth album, 1989 (2014), was a pop album that marked a departure from her country music roots. The album spawned the hit singles "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", and "Bad Blood". 1989 won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Swift's sixth album, reputation (2017), was a darker and more introspective album than her previous work. The album spawned the hit singles "Look What You Made Me Do", "...Ready for It?", and "End Game". reputation won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Swift's seventh album, Lover (2019), was a return to a more pop sound. The album spawned the hit singles "Me!", "You Need to Calm Down", and "Lover". Lover won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Swift's eighth album, folklore (2020), was an indie folk and alternative rock album. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Swift's ninth album, evermore (2020), was a sister album to folklore. The album was also a critical and commercial success.
Swift is one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation. She has won numerous awards, including 11 Grammy Awards, 32 American Music Awards, and 29 Billboard Music Awards. She has also been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.