CONTENTS SONGWRITING SUPERSTAR 4 THE ROAD TO NASHVILLE 6 SONGWRITER EXTRAORDINAIRE 8 SWIFT INTERRUPTED 12 GOING POP 16 STREAMING WARS 18 BAD REPUTATION 20 POLITICS A NEW LABEL 22 SWEET SURPRISES 26 TIMELINE 28 GLOSSARY 30 ONLINE RESOURCES 31 INDEX 32
CHAPTER 1 SONGWRITING SUPERSTAR Taylor Swift is a famous singer songwriter She started writing music when she was just 12 years old Swift started out as a country music artist But today she is one of the world’s biggest pop stars Swift has sold more than 40 million records This makes her one of the best selling artists of all time Swift writes or cowrites every song on her albums Her songs often draw from her own life and experiences Swift is also famous for finding ways to connect with her fans on social media and in real life In addition to being a pop star Swift is a feminist and an activist She uses her celebrity to speak about issues including women’s rights and gun control Swift is more than just a musician She is a role model for young women around the world 4
Five of Swift’s albums have been the best selling albums of the year
