Taylor Swift, a renowned American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress, is a global sensation with a massive fan following across various social media platforms. She began her musical journey at the tender age of 10 and achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest staff songwriter ever hired by the Sony Tree publishing house in Nashville when she was just 14 years old. Taylor Swift is known for her versatility in the pop-rock, pop, country, and country-pop genres. She has gained fame for her narrative songs, which often delve into her personal life, including her past relationships.
Born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA, Taylor Swift spent her formative years on a Christmas-tree farm in Pennsylvania. Her father, Scott Kingsley Swift, worked as a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch, while her mother, Andrea Gardner Swift, was a homemaker with prior experience as a mutual fund marketing executive. Taylor has a younger brother named Austin, who pursued a career in acting.
Taylor Swift’s educational journey began at the Alvernia Montessori School, where she attended preschool and kindergarten. She later enrolled in West Reading Elementary Center and continued her education at Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School in Pennsylvania, USA, starting at the age of 9. Additionally, she spent her freshman and sophomore years at Hendersonville High School in Tennessee, USA. Eventually, she completed her remaining studies through homeschooling and graduated in 2008.
Taylor Swift Profile
Full Name | Taylor Swift |
Nickname | Swifty |
Occupation/Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Actress |
Famous For/As | as Taylor Swift |
Taylor Swift Personal Life Information
Date of Birth | 13 December 1989 |
Age (as in 2019) | 29 years |
Birthplace | Reading, Pennsylvania, USA |
Hometown | Reading, Pennsylvania, USA |
Nationality | American |
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Religion | Christian |
Taylor Swift Height, Weight, Body Measurements / Physical Stats
Height (approximate) | in Feet-Inches – 5’9” |
Weight (approximate) | in Kilograms – 69 Kg |
Body Measurements | 35- 26- 35 Inches |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Taylor Swift Marital Status, Affairs & Boyfriends
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Boyfriends | Joe Alwyn |
Affairs | Joe Jonas, Tyson Ritter, Lucas Till, Taylor Lautner, John Mayer, Toby Hemingway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joe Alwyn |
Taylor Swift Family Members Information
Father | Scott Kingsley Swift |
Mother | Andrea Finlay |
Brother | Austin Swift |
Sister | None |
Taylor Swift Favorites, Likes & Hobby
Favorite song | What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction) |
Favorite Celebrity | Ellen DeGeneres |
Favorite Singers | Katy Perry, John Mayer, Tom Petty, Keith Urban |
Favorite Band | One Direction, Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline |
Favorite Food | Cheesecake |
Favorite Colors | Red |
Hobby | Driving Fast, Traveling |
Taylor Swift Net Worth & Salary Information
Net Worth | $360 million |
Some Interesting Facts & Information of Taylor Swift
At the age of nine, Taylor Swift developed a keen interest in musical theater and actively participated in four productions with the Berks Youth Theatre Academy. She also began taking vocal and acting lessons in New York City. During her weekends, she frequently performed at local festivals and events, honing her skills and passion for music. When she was eleven years old, she relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, alongside her mother, in pursuit of a music career.
After facing numerous challenges, Taylor Swift’s debut album, titled “Taylor Swift,” was released on October 24, 2006. The lead single from the album was “Tim McGraw.” Remarkably, Swift was only 16 years old when the album was released. This debut album achieved considerable success, reaching number five on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States and maintaining its presence on the chart for 157 weeks.
Subsequently, Taylor Swift continued to deliver numerous hit singles and albums, including “Mine” from “Speak Now” (2010), “All Too Well” from “Red” (2012), “Our Song” from her eponymous album “Taylor Swift” (2006), “Fifteen” from “Speak Now World Tour Live” (2011), “Shake It Off” from “1989” (2014), “Me!” from “Lover” (2019), and most recently, “You Need To Calm Down” from “Lover” (2019).
Taylor Swift ventured into the world of acting, making her film debut with a cameo role in “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience” in 2009. Following this, she appeared in several movies, including “Valentine’s Day” (2010), “The Giver” (2014), “The Lorax” (2012), “Taylor Swift: Speak Now World Tour Live” (2011), and her upcoming film “Cats” (2019).
In addition to her film career, Taylor Swift has also made appearances in various television shows. She made her debut on the music show “CMT Star” as herself in 2005 and went on to participate in several other television projects.
Taylor Swift has been associated with several prominent record labels throughout her career, including Big Machine Records, Mercury Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Group, and Virgin EMI Records.
Swift’s impressive musical journey has taken her to numerous concert tours, one-off concerts, music festivals, and a total of 162 live events. Her performances have spanned across various cities and countries, including North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, Oceania, Las Vegas, England, California, London, New York, Los Angeles, Australia, Tokyo, Japan, and Sydney, among others.
Taylor Swift drew inspiration from Canadian singer Shania Twain and American singer Faith Hill in her musical journey.
Her grandmother had a background in opera singing, which could have influenced Taylor’s musical inclinations.
Taylor Swift began learning to play the guitar at the age of 12 and later expanded her musical skills to include the piano, ukulele, and various types of guitars, including acoustic, electric, and banjo.
Swift is an avid animal lover and has had a pet cat named Meredith since 2012.
In 2011, Taylor Swift launched her own line of fragrances in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden.
Throughout her career, Swift has been involved in brand endorsements for various companies, including Wal-Mart (2007), Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Music Campaign (2007), Jakks Pacific (2008), L.E.I. Jeans (2008), Elizabeth Arden (2011), Target, CoverGirl, Sony, Got Milk?, Diet Coke, Keds sneakers, American Greetings, Air Asia, and Qantas Airlines, among others.
Swift is a committed philanthropist who has supported numerous charity organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Jude Medical Center, and disaster relief efforts. For her charitable work, she has won honors such as the Big Help Award (given by Michelle Obama) and a nomination for the Do Something Awards.
Swift has received multiple honors throughout her musical career, including the 2015 Emmy Award, 10 Grammy Awards, 23 CMT Music Awards, 11 People’s Choice Awards, and 2 Golden Globes.
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