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Taylor was born
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Taylor's first record deal
When Taylor was 13, she was offered a major label but she rejected the offer because she wanted someone who would actually put a lot of time and care into her album. -
Taylor releases her single "Tim McGraw."
Taylor was 16 when this debut single was released. It is a song about Summer love and how Tim McGraw's song "Can't Tell Me Nothing" brings back memories. She wrote this song in maths class in high school. -
Taylor's album "Taylor Swift" is released
Taylor Swift wrote all the songs on the album and it debuted number 19 on the Billboard 200. It sold over 39,000 copies in the first week. It is the 2nd best country album in history. -
"Teardrops On My Guitar" is released
"Teardrops On My Guitar" is the second single from her album "Taylor Swift." The song is about a girl who is secretly in love with her friend Drew, but Drew is into another girl. It talks about the heartbreak of liking someone who is so close but is out of reach. -
Taylor Swift Performs On America's Got Talent
Taylor Swift performs her song "Teardrops On My Guitar" with America's Got Talent contestant Julienne Irwin. -
Taylor won the Songwriter/Artist of the Year by the Nashville Songwriters Association International
In October 2007, Taylor Swift's songwriting peers at the Nashville Songwriters Association International honored her with their Songwriter/Artist of the Year Award, making her the youngest artist to ever win the award. -
"Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection" Is Released
This album features classic Christmas songs and two original Christmas songs written by Taylor Swift, Liz Rose and Nathan Chapman. -
Taylor Swift Wins The CMA Horizon Award
Taylor Swift won the 2007 CMA Horizon Award and also performed her third single from her album "Our Song," -
"Our Song" is released
Taylor Swift's third single "Our Song" became her first number 1 song on the Country charts.It is about how a relationship she was in did not have a song, so she decided to write one. She wrote this song for a ninth grade talent show. -
"Beautiful Eyes" is released
"Beautiful Eyes" was an album released on the 15th of July, 2008. It contained 3 new songs and variations of 3 songs from her album "Taylor Swift." Although over 230,000 copies were sold, it was not an official album. -
"Love Story" is released
"Love Story" was one of Taylor's most popular songs of all time. She quoted that the song was about "a love that you've got to hide because for whatever reason it wouldn't go over well. I spun it in the direction of Romeo and Juliet; our parents are fighting. I relate to it more as a love that you cannot really elaborate on — a love that maybe society wouldn't accept [or] maybe your friends wouldn't accept." -
"White Horse" is released
"White Horse" is a song written by Liz Rose and co-written by Taylor Swift. It was her second single from her upcoming album Fearless. The song talks about her boyfriend being a price and riding a white horse after realizing that the relationship was not what they expected. -
"Fearless" is released
"Fearless" is Taylor Swift's second studio album. It debuted number 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. It sold over 500,000 copies in the first week. -
Taylor Swift Wins At Academy Of Country Music Awards
Taylor Swift won Album of the Year honors as a performer and producer of her album "Fearless." Taylor was also awarded the Academy's Crystal Milestone Award for Outstanding Achievement in Country Music. -
"Hannah Montana: The Movie" Is Released
Taylor Swift features in this movie where she performed a new song "Crazier." She appeared in the movie as "The girl singing in the barn." -
"You Belong With Me" is released
Taylor Swift releases her new single "You Belong With Me" from her album "Fearless." She was inspired to write this song when she overheard a male friend arguing with his girlfriend over the phone. He was being simpathetic and his girlfriend still yelled at him. The song is based on this theme. -
Taylor Swift Begins Her "Fearless" Tour
The Fearless Tour was Taylor Swift's first concert tour. The tour will featured a theatrical graphics, sets and visual elements designed by Taylor herself. There were also multiple costume changes and a fairy-tale castle. Tickets for her Los Angeles show sold out in two minutes. -
Kanye West takes Taylor Swift's microphone during her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards
On the 13th of September, 2009, Taylor Swift won the award for the Best Female Video Award at the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards. During her acceptance speech, Kanye West jumped onto the stage and stole the microphone from Taylor. He proclaimed that Beyonce's "Single Ladies" video was the best video of all time. -
Taylor takes home 4 CMA's
Taylor Swift took home awards including Album of the Year for "Fearless" and Entertainer of the Year. She was the youngest person ever to win the CMA's top award. -
Taylor Swift wins at the Grammys
Taylor was awarded with four grammy awards after being nominated for eight. The awards that she received were Album of the Year, Best Country Song, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and Best Country Album. -
Taylor Swift acts in Valentines Day
Taylor Swift makes it to the big screen when she stars in the movie Valentines Day. Taylor Swift also wrote a song "Today was a Fairytale" which was also featured in the movie. -
Taylor releases her single "Mine"
On the 16th of August, 2010, Taylor released her new single "Mine". The song is about finding someone who would make you believe in love and realize that it could work out. -
Taylor Swift releases her third album "Speak Now"
Taylor released her highly anticipated, third album "Speak Now." Critics compimented Taylor for her songwriting and themes. Taylor's album debuted number 1 on the U.S. Billboard charts. It sold over 1 million copies in the first week. -
"Speak Now" World Tour
The Speak Now World Tour was Taylor Swift's second concert tour. Her tour visited Asia, Europe, North America and Australia with 89 shows. -
Taylor Swift releases her single "Mean"
On the 7th of March, 2011, Taylor Swift released her new single "Mean" from her album "Speak Now." This song was written because of the negative criticism about her. She said that they were just mean. -
Taylor Swift releases her single "Safe and Sound"
"Safe and Sound" is a song written and sung by Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars. The song was featured on the Hunger Games movie and the album. -
Taylor Swift releases her new single "We are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
The song "We are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was released on the 13th of August, 2012, written by Taylor Swift and Max Martin. it reached number 1 on the U.S. Billboard. It is about a rumour of her ex saying that they were getting back together. But Taylor said that we are never ever getting back together. -
Taylor Swift releases her single "Begin Again"
The song "Begin Again" was released on the 25th September, 2012. It is about going through a break up after a really bad relationship and starting over. -
Taylor Swift releases her forth album "Red"
Taylor Swift's album "Red" is her forth album after "Speak Now." It reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard. It features songs with Ed Sheeran and Gary Lightbody. it sold 1.553 million copies in the first two weeks. -
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