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.
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Album Release
2008-11-11
2008-11-11
Fearless Album Release
'Fearless', her second studio album, established her as a prominent country-pop artist.
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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'.
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Award
2012-10-22
2012-10-22
Release of 'Red'
'Red', Taylor's fourth studio album, signified her transition from country to pop music.
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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.
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Album Release
2017-11-10
2017-11-10
Release of 'Reputation'
'Reputation', her sixth studio album, was released, exploring themes of media perception.
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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.
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App Launch
2019-08-23
2019-08-23
Release of 'Lover'
'Lover', her seventh studio album, highlighted themes of love and acceptance.
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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