Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is the country music artist, born Taylor Alison Swift on December 13, 1989. Though born in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, her family later moved to Hendersonville, Tennessee so she could pursue her songwriting/performing aspirations.

Only seventeen when she signed to Big Machine Records (2006), she quickly became an idol among the teen set when her self-titled premiere album debuted later that year. (It was reissued in 2007.) Driven by the success of its first single, "Tim McGraw," the album was certified multi-platinum as of 2008.

Taylor Swift was recognized in 2007 when the Country Music Association bestowed it's Horizon Award on her. She was also nominated for a Grammy in 2007 for Best New Artist. In 2007, she joined with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and launched a campaign protecting children from online predators. Through her shining achievements, however, she received blogosphere (and celebrity gossip) notoriety for her short-lived relationship with Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers.

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• Top 10 celebrity style by mairita (vote!!!) (22.12.09)

  
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• Top 10 Biggest Hollywood Scandals of 2009!

  
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  Check out HOLLYWIRES Top 10 List of the Biggest Scandals of 2009!
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• Taylor Swift: AP’s Entertainer of the Year

  
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  Taylor Swift is AP’s Entertainer of the Year Beyonce makes festive art with leftovers Holly Madison sits on Santa’s lap Lauren Conrad rocks a pretty yellow coat Colin Farrell has a reason to celebrate Just Jared and more rank the ladies of 2009 Will Tila Tequila still be a big deal ...
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• Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Black Eyed Peas to Perform at Grammys

  
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  Beyoncé , Taylor Swift and the Black Eyed Peas are among the megawatt stars set to perform Jan. 31 at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, it was announced on Tuesday. Country cutie Swift, whose eight nods are second only to leading nominee Beyoncé’s 10, will also present at the show, an inside source told ...
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• Ke$ha Loves Taylor Swift

  
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  Everybody loves Taylor Swift. Even Ke$ha has caught the country singer bug and she’s not being shy about it. The pop star recently professed her love for Taylor saying “Oh, I love her! Yes! I would totally collaborate with her. But I think I would scare her, to be honest. … But yeah, I really love, love the way ...
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• Beyonce, Taylor Swift on first slate of Grammy Awards show performers

  
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  Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, the Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Lady Antebellum, who have a collective 32 Grammy nominations for 2009 among them, will perform at the awards show, which is scheduled for Jan. 31 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. They’re the first acts confirmed to perform during the CBS telecast, which will ...
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• 52nd Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift to Present and Perform

  
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  Singer Taylor Swift, whose 8 Grammy nominations come second just under Beyonce’s ten, is all set to perform and present at the 52nd Grammy Awards, which are due to take place on January 31st, 2010 in Los Angeles. The just turned 20-year old singer practically stole the show at the Grammy Awards last February, when ...
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• Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Black Eyed Peas to Perform at Grammy’s

  
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  We have a feeling the 52nd Annual Grammy Award ceremony is gonna be a good night. The Black Eyed Peas, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Knowles are all scheduled to perform live from Los Angeles on Jan. 31st. Beyoncé also leads the pack of nominees with a grand total of ten nods, including Record of the Year, followed ...
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• Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Black Eyed Peas to Perform at 2010 Grammy Awards

  
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  Beyoncé , Taylor Swift and the Black Eyed Peas are among the stars that will be performing at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 31, reports PEOPLE . The 2010 Grammy nominations were dominated by Beyoncé ( with 10 nominations ) and Taylor ( with 8 ). Both of them were even nominated in ...
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• Beyonce And Taylor To Perform At The Grammys!

  
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  No surprise here! The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will have plenty of star power come this January, including Beyonce (who earned ten noms this year) and country cutie Taylor Swift (who earned eight herself). Cant wait to see their...
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• Taylor Swift heads list of performers for Grammy Awards!

  
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  Taylor Swift is lined up to perform at the Grammy Awards which is taking place next month according to the Recording Academy who are involved with such things and she is also nominated for 8 awards. Not to be outdone, Beyonce will also be performing and she is up for 10 nominations for awards and other [...] Article ...
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• MTV’s Best of 2009: Top 9 Artists of ‘09

  
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  In 2009 we saw superstars rise to the top of their game, welcomed some amazing new artists and said goodbye to a legend.
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• New Valentines Day Trailers Brings Us Taylors Lautner And Swift

  
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  FROM HOLLYWOOD CRUSH: Its not even 2010 yet, but already were counting down the days until "Valentines Day" hits theaters. Ensemble romantic comedies tend to be some of the better rom-coms that are put out nowadays (look at this years "Hes Just Not That Into You" or our personal Christmas favorite, 2001s "Love ...
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• 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Performers Announced 2010 (FULL List)

  
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  The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards are coming up next month on January 31st.  There is a fabulous list on nominees this time around.   (See the FULL list of 2010 Grammy nominations here.)  Now adding to the excitement is the list of performers set to entertain us on the big night of music.SEE CARRIE UNDERWOOD’S [...]
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• Mike Fisher Gives Carrie Underwood MASSIVE Engagement Ring! FIRST Photos

  
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  I was thrilled when the news broke yesterday that Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher are engaged.  I knew he was going to propose soon.  Christmastime is so romantic.  I love it! So next we were ready to see this ring.  And wow.  Mike Fisher has great taste!  Carrie Underwood needs something fabulous that she can ...
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• Beyonce, Taylor, BEP to perform at Grammys

  
  MuchMusic.com | Blog — Authority: 488
  Some big names have been added as performers for the Grammys next month. Beyonce , Taylor Swift and Black Eyed Peas will all grace the stage for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Each of the performers are multiple nominees. Beyonce leads the way with 10 nominations, while Taylor has 8 and Black Eyed Peas have 6. ...
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• Taylor Swift to Perform and Present at Grammy’s

  
  Country Music Tattle Tale — Authority: 149
  Taylor Swift is up for 8 Grammy’s on January 31st.  She’ll top-off that amazing accomplishment by also presenting and performing on the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards .  Last year, Taylor performed “Fifteen” with Miley Cyrus.  Got some country music gossip and don’t wanna be a tattle tale?  Email me, Tawny ...
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• Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Black Eyed Peas to Perform at Grammys

  
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  The stage is set for megawatt-star performances at the Jan. 31 telecast
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• First Round Of Grammy Awards Performers Announced

  
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  What’s the best way to ensure an artist will belt out their tunes live at an awards gig? Be sure they have the most nominations. The first wave of performers was announced this morning for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards , and, not surprisingly, the list is comprised of the artists with the most nods. Beyonce, ...
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• Beyonce & Taylor Swift: Grammy Performers!

  
  Just Jared — Authority: 760
  Beyonce and Taylor Swift will perform at the 2010 Grammy Awards , People and ET confirm. Beyonce holds the most nominations this year with 10 nods, Taylor is close behind with 8 Grammy nominations. (Remember, the twosome shared a moment together back in September during the 2009 MTV VMAs ? All ...
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