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Birth and early life
Taylor Alison Swift was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and developed an early interest in music. -
Beginnings and first album
Taylor Swift began her career in Nashville, writing songs with experienced songwriters and signing with Sony/ATV at the age of 14.
She left RCA Records and, after a performance at the Bluebird Cafe in 2005, signed with Big Machine Records.
Her debut album, Taylor Swift (2006), was a success, with singles like Tim McGraw and Our Song, making her a rising star in country music. She promoted her album by opening concerts for renowned artists and won several awards. -
Success with "Fearless"
On November 11, 2008, Swift released her second studio album, "Fearless." The album was a huge success. It was at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It became the best-selling album of 2009 in the United States