Taylor

Taylor Swift was a rarity in the world of pop music: she was the only superstar to have moved from the country to mainstream and become a pop icon worldwide. Swift is shedding her country roots like they were second skins, revealing herself to be the most savvy pop singer/songwriter in her generation. She has the ability to harness the current zeitgeist and make it her unique. The first songs she released, such as the neotribute to Tim McGraw were a testament of her ability. The second album Fearless from 2008 showed a songwriter finding her voice as well as a broader audience. Fearless had a great success not only on American soil, with six platinum-certified singles. Its Top Ten songs Love Story and I Belong with Me were the most important reasons. But, it also did exceptionally well throughout the world. Speak Now delivered almost two years later, which consolidated the achievement and propelled Swift to the heights of superstardom. She grew in popularity through her three subsequent albums - Red (2012) 1989 (2014) and Reputation (2017). Swift became a household name within the genre she was a part of. She was on top of the charts even after she changed her signature style in her twin albums, folklore and Evermore in 2020.