Taylor Swift | Born 1989

Taylor Swift is lauded for her narrative songwriting, which is mainly inspired by her personal experiences. For her talents, she has received critical praise and widespread media coverage. In 2004, Swift signed with Sony/ATV to become a songwriter, and the following year, with Big Machine Records to become a country music singer. She released her eponymous debut studio album in 2006, and her hit single Teardrops on My Guitar allowed her to rise to mainstream prominence.

Swift’s following albums became a string of international success, with sales reaching over 200 million records. For this reason, she is regarded as one of the best-selling artists of all time. She also released documentaries Folklore and Miss Americana in 2020. Throughout her career, the 31-year-old musician won countless accolades and credits, such as 11 Grammy Awards and 32 American Music Awards. Swift also landed Rolling Stone’s list of the Greatest Songwriters of All Time.