Taylor swift debut era series#

Taylor released, “We are Never Ever Getting Back Together” as the lead single. Some critics categorized it as a pop-rock record with indie influence. Swift's fourth studio album, Red, was her last album to be considered country-pop by the majority.

Swift let the music do the talking rather than publicly addressing her relationships, per, “Dear John.” Billboard says, “In many ways, Speak Now is the last album Swift made before the “wide-eyed gaze” she’d sing about on Red standout “All Too Well” began to narrow into a cynical glare. With the release of “Mean” we saw Taylor’s confidence and ability to stand up to the haters shine. She had dated notable young men at this point including, Joe Jonas, Taylor Lautner, and John Mayer. She found herself thrust into the tabloids and at the center of celebrity feuds. Taylor already had numerous awards under her belt at this point, but she was still establishing herself as an artist. It would go on to become the best selling self-written album in history. “Speak Now” was released on October 25th, 2010. “It’s fearless to have faith that someday things will change.” By the way, it is also the most-awarded album in country music history to this day! Being only 18 when this album was released, made Taylor the youngest artist ever to win a GRAMMY for “Album of the Year.” In the albums sleevenotes Taylor wrote, ““Fearless is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again… even though every time you’ve tried before, you’ve lost,” she wrote. Her sophomore album was released in 2008 and featured her classic hits, “Love Story,” “Fifteen” and “You Belong With Me.” Fearless led to her first headlining tour in 2009 which included Kellie Pickler and Justin Bieber. The “Fearless era” still maintained Taylor’s country sound. She landed her first opening gig with Rascal Flats and George Strait before landing her dream opening slot for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. She continued playing radio stations, interviewing on talk shows, playing county fairs, and opening for other major country acts. Swift is known for her massive cross country stadium tours, but back then even the massive success of her first album didn’t guarantee her a headlining tour. “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Should’ve Said No,” “Our Song” and “Picture to Burn,” in addition to “Tim McGraw.” Each song has been certified at least platinum. The Pennsylvania native released five songs from her debut album as singles. Was there any indication that Taylor’s life was about to change with her first single release, “Tim McGraw”? The past 14 years have brought so much growth and change as her fan base matures with her. Taylor Swift was 16 years old when her self titled debut album was released in 2006. Swift's ability to be able to fluidly switch genres is what allowed her to stay on top and be crowned “Artist of the Decade” at the American Music Awards. Before we had the cryptic “Reputation Era” and the dreamy “Lover Era” we had glittery guitars with sun dresses and headbands. It’s common knowledge that Taylor Swift began her career on country radio. Announced only 16 hours prior to its release, it broke numerous streaming records including a Guinness World Record for the biggest opening day for an album by a female artist on Spotify. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world.” folklore is an indie folk, alternative rock record. “Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. While the rest of us were too busy trying out the latest Tik-Tok quarantine trends, Swift wrote and recorded 16 songs with Aaron Desner, Bon Iver, and Jack Antonoff. Surprise.” If anyone is able to surprise 137 million social media followers, it is the one and only Taylor Swift. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore.

The last picture she captioned, “Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen.

Taylor swift debut era series#

Taylor Swift posted a series of 10 black and white photos to her Instagram on July 23rd.