Born: December 13, 1989 · Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth name: Taylor Alison Swift
Nicknames: T-Swizzle, Tay, Dr Taylor Alison Swift, Tay-Tay
Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Taylor Swift is a multi-Grammy award-winning American singer-songwriter known for her storytelling and musical versatility. Born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, she grew up on a Christmas tree farm and developed a passion for music at an early age. Inspired by country music, she moved to Nashville at 14 to pursue her dream.
Her self-titled debut album (2006) brought her into the country music scene, but it was "Fearless" (2008) that made her a global superstar with hits like Love Story and You Belong with Me. Over the years, she evolved her sound, transitioning into pop with "1989" (2014) and later exploring indie and alternative styles.
Swift is known for chart-topping albums such as "Red," "Reputation," "Lover," "Folklore," and "Midnights." She is also recognized for her record-breaking Eras Tour and her impact on the music industry.
Beyond music, Taylor Swift has made contributions to acting and philanthropy, supporting education, disaster relief, and artist rights. With a loyal fanbase and continued success, she remains one of the most influential artists of her generation.
Parents: Scott Swift & Andrea Swift
Sibling: Austin Swift (brother)
Cousin: Alie Lilith De-Devi Eden Craig
Children: None
She has a cat named Benjamin Button (along with Meredith Grey & Olivia Benson).
She was named Person of the Year in 2023, the first entertainer to get the title as an individual.
She is the only artist to win Album of the Year four times at the Grammys.
Her Eras Tour concerts have been so energetic that they have registered seismic activity similar to earthquakes. In Edinburgh, Scotland (June 2024), her concerts caused movements that could be detected within a 6-kilometer range.
She holds the record for the most songs surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify as a female artist. Songs like Cruel Summer, Blank Space, Shake It Off, and Anti-Hero have all reached this milestone.
"People haven't always been there for me, but music always has."
"I never want to change so much that people can't recognize me."
"There's more to life than dating the boy on the football team."
'The coolest girl in school wore Britney Spears' Fantasy, and I had to copy her."
"In fairy tales, the bad guy is easy to spot. Then you grow up and realize the bad guy is really funny, makes you laugh, and has perfect hair."