You need to be living under a rock to ask who Taylor Swift is! She is one of the most successful singers in the 21st century and it will go down on record that she has influenced more than a hundred million people in her day and age. Swiftie is that rarest of pop phenomena who managed to completely cross over from country to the mainstream. In this article, we shall dive deep into the songs, facts and life of Taylor Swift, so stick around.
Who Is Taylor Swift?
Born on 13th December 1989 Taylor Swift is an American singer songwriter whose discography spans multiple genres. She is currently estimated at 1.1 billionUSD net worth. She is the first musician in the world to become a billionaire without a business.
West Reading, Pennsylvania, is where Swift was birthed, but moved to Nashville at age 14. This is where she grows up to become a country artist. She signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2004 and a recording contract with Big Machine Records in 2005. In 2006, her self-titled (Taylor Swift) debut album made her the first female country singer to write or co-write a U.S. platinum-certified album entirely. By the time of writing this article, Taylor is dating English actor Joe Alwyn who she wrote about in the London Boy song.
How did Taylor Swift become a Billionaire?
Taylor Swift has solidified her status as a musical powerhouse, earning accolades such as 14 Grammy awards. Over the past year, her global tour has made history by surpassing the $1 billion mark in revenue. The overwhelming demand for tickets led to technical difficulties with Ticketmaster, resulting in the cancellation of a public sale.
Fans from around the world flocked to witness the 34-year-old singer’s performances, contributing significantly to the U.S. economy through expenditures on dining, merchandise, and accommodations, totaling an estimated $4.6 billion, according to research firm QuestionPro.
In addition to her successful tours, Swift’s extensive music catalog has been a significant source of income. Bloomberg estimates its value at $400 million since 2019, boosted by the re-releases of albums like Fearless and 1989, which she recorded following the sale of her masters to Scooter Braun.
When did Taylor Swift become a Billionaire?
According to Bloomberg, Taylor has been a billionaire since 2023 after the success of her Eras Tour film, which pushed her to a net worth of $1.1 billion. Then in April 2024 the ‘Bad Blood’ singer was officially added to Forbes’ World Billionaires List. Swift’s revenue streams extend beyond live performances and music sales. She earns approximately $120 million from streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube, while royalties from music sales generate an additional $80 million.
The singer-songwriter and actress also boasts substantial real estate assets, including properties worth a reported $110 million. Her portfolio includes a Tribeca townhouse with added security, a mansion in Rhode Island, a penthouse in Nashville, a Nashville complex with a guest house, and a seven-bedroom home in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift is one of the influential women on Forbes’s list of wealthy individuals.
How Many Albums Has She Ever Released?
By the time of writing this article, the American singer-songwriter has 10 original studio albums and 2 re-recorded studio albums. She also has 4 extended plays, 3 live albums, and 19 other minor works. Taylor Swift is notably one of the best-selling music artists, she has sold an estimated 114 million album units worldwide.
Why Is Taylor Swift So Famous And Popular?
#1. Taylor is so popular because she is the best female songwriter in the world and third best songwriter overall globally. One phrase the star is known for in her various GRAMMY appearances is, “I’m intimidated by the fear of being average”.
#2. She plays several instruments and writes her own material. She often says that she writes on piano or guitar. Taylor has the ability to strip download any of her songs and play them acoustically on stage.
#3. She is an advocate for other artists. She stood up to Apple Music with the famous Apple Letter. Dr. Swift took all her music down, and demanded that artists be paid fairly for streaming. The next day Apple changed their policy. She notoriously refused to put her music on Spotify due to pending payment for other artists. This battle made such an impact on the future of streaming rights and revenue, that it would be included in the Netflix documentary on Spotify.
Other Reasons She Is Famous
#4. She has ventured into 4 different genres of music and nailed each one. Country, country pop, pop, pop with RnB and rap, bubblegum pop, indie/folk, and she even did a little jazz on Lover album. She can do any genre of music because she is a lover of music, she likes all music. I don’t know any other artist who is as versatile.
#5. Taylor is a very intelligent person who puts out everything deliberately with a smart plan. She puts out easter eggs and clues, puzzles, and keeps the fan base engaged in trying to figure out these clues. It is fun, can be frustrating, but I can see how this has been a huge way to keep her fans engaged and adds another level to the musical experience.
Biggest Taylor Swift Moments
#1. In 2009 during MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift was on stage. She was accepting the Moonman for best female video for “You Belong With Me”. She had contended the likes of Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. However, before she could enjoy the moment, Kanye West crashed the stage! He grabbed the mic, and said, “Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’mma let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time!” A shocked Taylor simply stood by and watched as Kanye epically ruined her moment. Later that night, when Beyonce won video of the year, Bey called Taylor up and let her make her speech. “Maybe we can try this again,” Taylor said. Since then, she and Kanye haven’t gotten so much close.
#2. In 2004, 14-year-old Taylor signed a record deal with Sony/ATV, becoming the youngest signing in the company’s history.
#3. In 2010, Taylor Swift won her first well-deserved Grammy, during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. She won Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her song ‘White Horse’. She won three other Grammy awards on that date, Best Country Song, Best Country Album for ‘Fearless’ and finally, the coveted Album of the Year award.
Other Big Taylor Moments
#4. In 2017, Taylor released her fifth Number 1 album ‘Reputation”Reputation’ launched after an iconic Instagram deletion and subsequent revamp ahead of its release. ‘Reputation’ become the super-talented singer’s fifth Number 1 album on the Billboard 200 and her third UK Number 1 album. With 1.2 million copies sold in its first week, Taylor became the first artist in Nielsen Music History to do so.
#5. In 2022, Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorateTaylor Swift received an honorary doctorate in fine arts at New York University. She also gave the commencement speech at the ceremony which was held at the Yankee Stadium.
#6. In December 2022, it was announced that Taylor was writing a film script. Taylor has actually penned a film script which is being put into production! Presidents of Searchlight Pictures David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield confirmed.
20 Best Taylor Swift Songs
#20. Bad Blood Ft. Kendrick Lamar
#19. The Best Day
#18. Cardigan
#17. The Man
#16. State Of Grace
#15. Willow
#14. Mean
#13. Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)
#12. Ours
#11. … Ready For It?
#10. Anti-Hero
#9. This is me trying
#8. Teardrops On My Guitar
#7. Wildest Dreams
#6. All Too Well
#5. Never Ever Getting Back Together
#4. Everything Has Changed Ft. Ed Sheeran
#3. Love Story
#2. You Belong With Me
#1. ME!
13 Facts About Taylor Swift
#1. She wrote every song on her third album, “Speak Now.”
#2. She wrote a book when she was a teenager.
#3. Taylor wrote a film script in 2022.
#4. Some of her lyrics are things she’s wanted to text people in real life.
#5. She wrote the song All Too Well for several months.
This has been our cornerstone review of the contemporary musician. We have to agree that she has done a lot more things than we have mentioned. However, these are the most notable ones to us that we had to reveal to you. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
