Taylor Swift is the epitome of a contemporary pop star — her music has made her one of America’s most influential artists and she’s also an accomplished actress, model and activist. A member of the Millennial generation, she has become an icon for young girls, women and people who want to make their own mark in the world.
She is a Grammy Award-winning musician who has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Her chart-topping albums and iconic songs have shaped the musical landscape, establishing her as one of the most popular and successful recording artists in history.
Born in December 1989, Swift has been in the spotlight since she was a child. She has earned numerous accolades, including the CMA and Grammy Awards’ Entertainer of the Year, and has been named Billboard’s Woman of the Year. Her story is one of the most enduring in modern music and the book traces her rise to superstardom, shedding light on her professional and personal journey and exploring the evolution of her unique brand of artistry.
At a showcase at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, Swift caught the attention of industry veteran Scott Borchetta. Borchetta was starting his own independent record label, Big Machine, and Swift became one of the first signings.
Swift’s second album, Speak Now, marked a stylistic departure from her country roots. The record incorporated bold pop and rock elements, as well as electronica and hip hop influences. Its lead single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” established her as a pop music force to be reckoned with. The album debuted at number 1 on the US charts and spawned three other top-five hits.
One of the most sexy and fun songs in Swift’s repertoire, this track is a slinky dance tune that boasts a guest saxophone solo. The song is a reminder that she can be just as playful and sultry as the men she sings about, even when her lyrics are as biting as this one about a guy who she’d just broken up with.
While sex isn’t always an explicit theme in many of her tracks, this one stands out for its unapologetic embrace of a sexually charged atmosphere. It’s also an example of Swift’s knack for characterization, painting her narrator as a self-conscious but savvy teenager who knows how to handle herself in any situation.
