Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and cultural impact. Originally a country singer, she has ventured into pop, rock, and indie folk music, and has consistently reinvented her image. Swift was signed to Big Machine Records in 2005 and rose to prominence with her singles 'Teardrops on My Guitar', 'Love Story', and 'You Belong with Me'. Her move from country to pop music was marked by her synth-pop album, 1989 in 2014. Swift transitioned to Republic Records in 2019, revealing an indie folk direction with her albums Folklore and Evermore in 2020. Throughout her career, she has become one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 220 million units sold worldwide. She is the highest-grossing female touring act and the first billionaire primarily earning from music. Swift is an advocate of artists' rights and women's empowerment, and her fanbase, known as 'Swifties', is highly supportive and enthusiastic.