10 Defining Moments in the Life of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting. She has won numerous awards, including 11 Grammys, and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

2005-06-15

2005-06-15

Signed with Big Machine Records

Taylor Swift signed with Big Machine Records in 2005, launching her professional music career.

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Career

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Release of Debut Album

Her self-titled debut album 'Taylor Swift', which included hits like 'Tim McGraw', was released.

16

Album Release

2008-11-11

2008-11-11

Fearless Album Release

'Fearless', her second studio album, established her as a prominent country-pop artist.

18

Album Release

2010-01-31

2010-01-31

First Grammy Award Win

Taylor Swift won her first Grammy Award for Album of the Year for 'Fearless'.

20

Award

2012-10-22

2012-10-22

Release of 'Red'

'Red', Taylor's fourth studio album, signified her transition from country to pop music.

22

Album Release

2014-10-27

2014-10-27

Release of '1989'

'1989' was released as her fifth studio album, marking her full transition to pop and achieving critical and commercial success.

24

Album Release

2017-11-10

2017-11-10

Release of 'Reputation'

'Reputation', her sixth studio album, was released, exploring themes of media perception.

27

Album Release

2017-12-15

2017-12-15

Launch of 'The Swift Life' App

Taylor Swift launched 'The Swift Life', a social media app for fans, which was later discontinued.

28

App Launch

2019-08-23

2019-08-23

Release of 'Lover'

'Lover', her seventh studio album, highlighted themes of love and acceptance.

29

Album Release

2021-04-09

2021-04-09

Re-recorded 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)'

Taylor Swift released 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' as part of re-recording her initial albums due to a dispute over their ownership.

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Album Release

Photos

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Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour

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